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Ana Morales / Archival Image Courtesy of The Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then and Now: Roanoker Motor Lodge
In the 1950s, the Roanoker Motor Lodge was a popular Williamson Road motel.
Jan 2, 2026
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Sara Schober
Southern Spoonful: Get Cozy
The perfect fireside supper should always include garlic bread and a winter cocktail.
Jan 2, 2026
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Courtesy of the Historical Society of Western Virginia
Strange Days of Roanoke: The Man Who Launched a Movement
At only 9 years old, Julian Stanley Wise watched two men drown in the Roanoke River, a scene he never forgot.
Jan 2, 2026
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A Homecoming and a New Chapter
The Roanoker welcomes our new publisher, who has significant roots in our community.
Jan 2, 2026
