Articles From Sept/Oct 2026

Black Dog Salvage company

A Place to Pick

Aimee Maier, the owner of Virginia Beach furniture company Benny Robert Designs, had a spring in her step.
New residential construction home framing against a blue sky.

Ask The Home Experts

Building a new house, tackling a renovation, or just looking to keep your current home in tip-top shape? Local experts answer common questions and share practical advice to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
The Vegabonds

The Vagabonds

Heads turned in August 1918 when Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone arrived unexpectedly for lunch at Hotel Roanoke.
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Give the Gift of End-of-Life Planning

Ducks in a Row classes provide a blueprint for getting organized.
It’s Soup Season!

It’s Soup Season!

Time to cuddle up and enjoy some comforting soup.
Cindy Petersen

Do You Know…Cindy Petersen?

Cindy Petersen is the longest tenured executive director of Roanoke’s flagship museum, the Taubman Museum of Art.
Retirement as It Should Be

Retirement as It Should Be

If you’re facing retirement, here are some tips from those who have been there.
The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir

The Sound of a Legacy

The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir celebrates 40 years.
The Second Act: Back to Work

The Second Act: Back to Work

This coffee klatch group of mostly-retired men meets weekly at Montano’s in Roanoke.
man sitting on couch reading with he dog by his side

Caring for Your Pet Through Every Stage of Retirement

Pets bring routine, connection, and purpose, but they also need a plan for when life changes.

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