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Julianne Rainone
Then & Now: The Grandin Theatre
Times were happy in 1946, when people flocked to see movies on the big screen. more
Aug 28, 2017 2:21 PM Departments
Chuck Almarez
The Grandin: History with a Future
Director Ian Fortier has grand plans. more
Aug 28, 2017 2:10 PM Features
Dan Smith
Great Marriages
Good marriages are difficult to come by, so we asked some Roanoke Valley couples who’ve found success with each other to talk about how they do it. more
Aug 28, 2017 2:02 PM Features
The Birds and the Bees, and a Wagon
A look at a different kind of "marriage." more
Aug 28, 2017 1:55 PM Features
5 Tips on Selling Your Home
Curb appeal, plus more tips for selling your home. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:52 PM Features
Dan Smith
Keeping the Homeplace Clean
These veteran cleaners tell how to find the ultimate housecleaner. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:46 PM Features
How A House Becomes A Home
Part of the key is a warm welcome to a set of unexpected strangers. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:43 PM Features
Photos courtesy Elaine Stephenson
Interior Design Tips & Trends
Long-time designer Elaine Stephenson has the answers. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:40 PM Features
Julianne Rainone
A Little Sanctuary
Whether you're remodeling or building, your kitchen is the key area. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:35 PM Features
Julianne Rainone
Historically Charming
Bobbie and Mitch Bowman didn't plan to turn their home into a B&B... more
Aug 28, 2017 1:31 PM Features
Pedro Vega, Jr.
A Chocolate Experience
Described as a lounge, Altus Chocolate invites customers to come for the chocolate and stay for the learning experience. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:18 PM Departments
Molly Koon
Streets of Roanoke: U.S. 221/Bent Mountain Road
A main artery of southwest Roanoke County began as an agricultural necessity. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:16 PM Departments
Liz Long
A Big Fish in a Small Pond
As a Long & Foster real estate agent and Rookie of the Year, Chris “Kidd” Carter is excited about opportunities for prospective buyers in Roanoke. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:13 PM Departments
Julianne Rainone
The Picnic Table
Here in this issue celebrating home and marriage, an inexpensive old table may represent the best of both. more
Aug 28, 2017 1:10 PM Departments
Julianne Rainone/Archival Image Courtesy of the Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then and Now: Roanoke City Market
It’s been 135 years since Roanoke’s downtown farmers market, a city symbol, opened with 25 hucksters, otherwise known as vendors. more
Jul 7, 2017 10:39 AM Features
Dan Smith
Game of Throwns: Roanoke’s Obsession with Softball
Fields are full of people holding to the magic of play. more
Jul 7, 2017 10:23 AM Features
Julianne Rainone
Traditional with a Twist
Interior designer Emily Mangus puts her home and talents on display. more
Jul 7, 2017 10:16 AM Features
John Park
The Two-Wheeled Shepherd
Craig Rogers used a bicycle to change his life. more
Jul 6, 2017 4:59 PM Features
