Articles From Sept/Oct 2017

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Then & Now: Towers Shopping Center

The 56-year-old strip center, unique in the valley when it opened in 1961, has remained a strong location for local, regional and national retail.
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Little Town Comeback: Clifton Forge’s Masonic Theatre

The venerable showplace has come back from near-oblivion to become a destination.
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BFF: The Real Thing

What does "best friends" really mean? These pairs embody the answer.
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Roanoke 1917: Echoes of Today?

The Roanoke region was undergoing changes 100 years ago.
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A Baker’s Gourmet Kitchen

When it came to her new kitchen, Lisa Link set out with a goal of convenience and a place for everything.
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Finding Community in Food

Our dining writer reflects on her hopes and goals in covering the regional restaurant scene.
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‘Upscaled’ Bar Food

The "upscaled bar food" offerings are enhanced by a welcome atmosphere.
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2018 Dining Awards

Our readers weigh in on the best places, meals and more.
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Fresh Baked Goods Await

Grandin Village welcomes Willow Pond Bakery to the neighborhood.
Doloris Vest: “When I walked in here, so much fell into place.”

New Bookstore Coming to Town

Book No Further opens at 16 West Marketplace in downtown Roanoke.

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