Articles From Jan/Feb 2017

Concrete steps with metal handrails lead down a rocky bank into a river, where a person in waders stands in the water.

Carilion’s Long Shadow…or is it Light?

Nowhere in the Roanoke Valley is change more apparent than within the sightlines from the 14th floor of Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
An older man with gray hair smiles while leaning against a red brick wall, wearing a white button-down shirt.

Still Low-Profile

Dick Robers has always been a man with ideas.
Four-panel collage of fondue: cheese being dipped from a pot, plus plates of fruit, sweets, meats and seafood.

Melted & Sauced: The Distinct Pleasures of La Petite Fondue

The owners at La Petite Fondue have precise ideas about perfection.
Four-panel collage of a salmon dish, a smiling couple, an set dining room, and a burger with fries.

Restaurant Review: The Winning Blue Apron Restaurant & Red Rooster Bar Formula

The owners at Blue Apron Restaurant & Red Rooster Bar have precise ideas about perfection.
Four-panel collage of a smiling couple with wine in their kitchen, plus a dining room, fireplace and living room.

Built From Scratch

Carolyn and David Bullington have gotten great help from designers, architects and builders.
Four men posing in busy factory settings, including machine shops, a wire-spool production floor, and a storage area.

Making It In Roanoke

Manufacturing is not dead; here are five local examples.
Black-and-white 1950s photo of a Kroger grocery store with a "Free Parking" sign and classic cars in the lot.

Streets of Roanoke: Grandin Road

Let's take a look back at Grandin Road and its growth over the years.
Smiling man in a blue gingham button-up shirt seated indoors near a restaurant table and a striped wall.

Empowering the People

Why Sam Rasoul believes even just one person can make a difference in our city.
A smiling toddler in a white bonnet, face smeared with red jam, sits behind a white plate on a red gingham cloth.

Because All Meals Come with a Story

Whether you're looking for family stories that make you nostalgic, or a delicious, easy recipe, Roanoke native Joy Smith has just the cookbook for you.
A smiling woman with long auburn hair in a lace top, seated in an ornate wooden chair against a black background.

Theatre 3: The Newest Act in Town

Get a look at the newest theatre in Roanoke, thanks to Creative Director Ami Trowell.
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