Articles From Sept/Oct 2017

A hand holds a black-and-white vintage photo of a shopping strip over the same street today.

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.
Collage of Masonic Theatre views: a full auditorium, a renovated interior, a couple at a door, and the facade.

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.
Four vintage Roanoke photos: a horse-drawn firehouse, an aerial view of a factory, a Tudor building, and soldiers.

Roanoke 1917: Echoes of Today?

The Roanoke region was undergoing changes 100 years ago.
A three-panel kitchen photo showing white cabinets, a granite island with a carved deer decoration, a floral chandelier, and a rooster figurine.

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.
A smiling woman with short brown hair in a cream floral blouse, in front of a blurred bookshelf.

Finding Community in Food

Our dining writer reflects on her hopes and goals in covering the regional restaurant scene.
Four-panel collage: charcuterie board, plated fish with green beans, burger with fries, and two smiling staff.

‘Upscaled’ Bar Food

The "upscaled bar food" offerings are enhanced by a welcome atmosphere.
2018 Dining Awards logo with a crossed fork and spoon above red and white lettering.

2018 Dining Awards

Our readers weigh in on the best places, meals and more.
Collage showing a blue bakery with BAKERY and CAFE signs, a decor corner with fall flowers, and caramel tarts.

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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