Articles From Jan/Feb 2014

Sweet Potato Nachos

The Recipe: Two Birds – One Stone

A new year has rolled around again – quickly, I might add – which means two things. It’s time for the old “eat healthier” resolution…and the Super Bowl. So, I sought out a recipe that would work for both: Sweet Potato Nachos.
North Roanoke city and county residents have access to arts and other events at Hollins University

The Gist: 7th Annual Writers Conference

Novelist Sheri Reynolds of Cape Charles is the keynote speaker for the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference, 7th Edition at Hollins University Jan. 24-25.
Accepting the award – (pictured from left to right)  From the City of Salem, City Manager Kevin Boggess and Mayor Randy Foley, Roanoke County Vice-Chair Charlotte Moore, Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers and Landon Howard, President of the Roanoke Valley CVB.

The Gist: Triumph for Tourism

Local Governments Earn Leadership Award
Runners in the Street

Set Your New Personal Best!

Hoping to pick up an age group medal or just enjoy the fellowship that comes with racing on a regular basis? The Roanoke Valley and surrounding environs are just the ticket.
Ernie Zulia and Todd Ristau, founders of the Hollins Playwright's Lab.

Hollins Theatre Breaks a Leg

Learn how 613-student Hollins ranked in the Top 20 nationally among college theater departments.
The Taubman Museum in downtown Roanoke looks like a scene from a classic monster movie as King Kong stands on the upper balcony.

State of the Arts is a Mixed Bag: $66 Million to Struggling Along

Click here for a look at the health of Roanoke’s Arts & Culture scene.

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