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Articles From May/June 2025

Karen chose the tile, flooring, paint colors, etc., by looking at examples online, watching HGTV for inspiration and picking what appealed to her.

Eco-Friendly Updates for Year-Round Comfort

A thoughtful addition and small-but-smart storage tweaks helped this Southwest Roanoke couple turn a once-cramped house into a cozy, future-friendly retreat.
The powder room features textured wallpaper, which creates a multidimensional look, and handmade concrete floating vanity. The light fixture is handmade in Australia.

Top-to-Bottom Pretty

A dated home becomes a stunning showpiece through thoughtful renovation.
WFXR’s Jermaine Ferrell

Sports Media Fame

WFXR’s Jermaine Ferrell was recently named Sportscaster of the Year.
Owner Tim Young on the large, putting green as you enter the venue.

Swinging for Success

Roanoke’s new premium indoor golf venue fills a unique gap for lovers of the sport.
After firefighters contained the three-alarm fire on April 5, the building that housed Noke Van Co. was reduced to rubble. Owners promise this is not the end of their business and their dreams.

Building Campers and Community

After Noke Van Co. suffered a devastating fire last month, owners vow to return to their business of helping people experience outdoor adventures.
E.B. Smith

Harrison Museum Welcomes New Director

E.B. Smith relishes the opportunity to serve as the Harrison Museum’s executive director.
Heather Alto

Growing Together

A small organization with a big mission to serve, the Central Virginia Business Coalition spreads its reach regionally to help businesses soar.
Glenvar Girls Varsity Soccer Coach Kyleigh Drew and Assistant Coach Brooke Layman before a pre-season scrimmage

Do You Know… Kyleigh Drew?

The former standout player from Salem now coaches Glenvar High to state championships while instilling family, discipline and dedication.
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Turning the Page at City Hall

Valmarie Turner steps into leadership with vision and experience.
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Then and Now: Lucy Addison High School

Roanoke’s first Black high school, Lucy Addison High, is now being reinvented as a Community Empowerment Center.
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