Articles From Jan/Feb 2025

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VBR Life 2025: Neighborhoods

Learn more about the vibrant neighborhoods throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Foot of the Mountain Cafe

VBR Life 2025: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival

VBR Life 2025: Arts and Culture

Learn more about the phenomenal arts and culture throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
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VBR Life 2025: Education

Learn more about top-notch education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Botetourt County hikes are plentiful — and beautiful!

VBR Life 2025: Recreation

Learn more about the exciting recreation opportunities throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
Jessica Fintel

40 Under 40: Jessica Fintel

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
Halee Simmons Evans

40 Under 40: Halee Simmons Evans

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
Roanoke Mayor Wick Anderson stands at the microphones as he presents Roanoke’s valentine to Annie Glenn (third from left).

Be Our Valentine!

In February 1962, Roanoke’s quirky, 600-pound valentine made global headlines when it was delivered to astronaut John Glenn’s front yard, signed by over 3,000 locals.
Jeremy Eubank

40 Under 40: Jeremy Eubank

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
Michael Davis

40 Under 40: Michael Davis

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

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