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Julianne Rainone / Archival image courtesy of the Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then and Now: College Avenue in Salem
This street is still as busy as it was nearly 100 years ago, though with a bit of a facelift since its early 1900s beginning. Read more
Ashley Cuoco
Southern Spoonful: Summer, Italian Style
Don’t let the summer slip by without trying these Italian-inspired recipes. Each recipe takes only minutes to prepare, allowing you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the “Tuscan sun” right in your own backyard. Read more
Britt Ghiroli
Female Baseball Broadcasters Slide Into History Books
Local Salem Red Sox boast first all-female announcing team in pro baseball. Read more
Jennifer Riales
“Grandin’s Cool Little Sister”
The Wasena neighborhood is growing fast, with retail and restaurants offering a new spot for Roanokers to spend time. Read more
Christina Nifong
Making a Difference
Woodworking studio uses tools to teach skills — and a sense of self-worth. Read more
Courtesy of the Virginia Room
Roanoke’s First Working Airport
Why were bomber planes based along Williamson Road in 1921? Over 1,000 Roanokers went to find out! Read more
A Journalist No More, Continued
Our list of former local journalists who are now in new careers (paired with our "A Journalist No More" article found in the July/August 2019 issue). Read more
Courtesy of Laura Wade and The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Succeed
An array of resources exists to help local entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. The Gauntlet coordinates efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read more
Julianne Rainone / Archival image courtesy of the Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then and Now: Leggett’s Department Store
Department stores had a huge downtown presence in the 1950s and 1960s, but over the years, many left downtown for suburban malls. Read more
Southern Spoonful Online Extra: Strawberry Honey
Love our summer recipes in the latest Southern Spoonful column? Get the extra recipes for strawberry honey and a dessert of strawberries and chocolate balsamic vinegar! Read more
Dan Smith
The Coming Hemp Wave
LilyHemp, a new Vinton store, is on a mission to help create a hemp economy. Read more
Olivia Body
New Garden Director Cultivating Community
Anna Copplestone wants neighbors to feel connected to their land. Read more
Dan Smith
Green Wave: Scooters for Roanoke
Roanoke City recently announced the impending arrival of scooters as an additional mode of public transportation for citizens. Read more
Courtesy of the Virginia Room
Roanoke’s First Flight
Roanokers had heard of aeroplanes but had never seen one fly. That changed with the Great Roanoke Fair of 1910 and the half-mile flight of a Curtiss Aeroplane. Read more
Ashley Cuoco
Southern Spoonful: Sizzlin' Summer Fun
Get our recipes for spicy chili shrimp tacos, watermelon feta salad, BLT tart and more summer flavors! Read more
