Articles From March/April 2025

A Selection of Men's Watches from Henebry's and Fink's

Timeless Style

A great men’s watch isn’t just about telling time — it’s about making a statement.
Purple block lettering reads "Furry Friends Welcome" on a pale yellow background, with a small black cat peeking from the left.

Furry Friends Welcome

Our region offers plenty of places where your furry friends are always welcome.
A hand holds a vintage postcard of Mt. Regis Sanitorium, Salem, Va., over a modern gravel lot.

Mount Regis Sanitorium

Mount Regis, once a tuberculosis sanitorium starting in 1914, became an addiction treatment center before the original building was destroyed by fire in 2016.
At seven months old, Colette Butto enjoys feeding herself. Colette likes meats over veggies while twin sister Scarlett prefers fruits and vegetables over meats.

I’ll Have What They’re Having!

Baby-led weaning is transforming mealtime, letting babies explore real foods while fostering healthier family habits.
Martha Stilwell was “hyper focused” on making sure the kitchen renovation didn’t look like an add-on. She is pleased that the white oak floors, additional island and cabinets all match the other part of the home.

Home of Glamour and Gathering

Once owned by Sissy Spacek, this home blends Hollywood charm with space for an expanding family.
Smiling man in glasses and dark suit with red tie, before a Department of Justice se

Do You Know… John Fishwick?

In the Roanoke Valley, the name Fishwick opens a lot of doors.
Green room with vintage radio, green lamp and cane-front dresser; text reads "Small Home Design Projects for Big Impact.

Small Home Design Projects for Big Impact

Embrace the season with easy, budget-friendly upgrades that enhance both function and style.
A black-and-white tuxedo cat with yellow-green eyes sprawls on a pink damask Victorian sofa with an ornate carved wooden back.

Purr-fect Pairings

The Toebean Cat Café serves as a homey haven for cats in search of their forever homes and humans in need of a pick-me-up.
The tubes hold new seedlings.

A Second Chance for Chestnuts

A farm in Stewartsville will become a sanctuary for native trees, including the American Chestnut.
Left: J Bohn Bishop, Center: Alyce Carlin, Right: Lanita Porterfield

The Best Fashion Investments They Ever Made

Local boutique owners share their favorite fashion investments they’ll wear forever.

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