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Liz Long
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s ... a Nurse!
For thrill-seeker Stephanie McKinney, the career of flight nurse is near-perfect with its challenges. more
Courtesy of Nelson Harris
An Explosion in Roanoke
Two weeks before the Fourth of July in 1946, a TNT-laced fireworks display ignited. more
Anne Sampson
A Day in Smith Mountain Lake
Bridgewater Plaza delivers big SML fun with one small stop. more
Melissa Mesko
Health at the Haven
This new wellness center offers more than just sweet pampering sessions. more
On the Cutting Edge of Medicine
A local business is changing lives through low-risk stem cell therapy. more
Julianne Rainone/The Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then & Now: Roanoke Hospital
Before Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke Hospital housed the exquisite Flickwir Memorial Unit. more
Julianne Rainone/The Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then and Now: Hotel Roanoke
The Tudor-style hotel has long been one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. more
Dan Smith
Brain Games at Cave Spring High
The Knights’ Scholastic Bowl team won its third straight state title this past spring and is gearing up for a “quadrapeat” next year. more
RAYSAC’s War on Drugs
Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Council is doing all they can to bring the community together in the fight against drugs. more
The Trend of Opioids
Bestselling author Beth Macy gives new details on her upcoming release, as well as tips on reversing the trend of opioid and heroin abuse. more
Herbs and Honey
Beautify your life with a subscription service of local herbs, flowers, infused oils and teas. more
Courtesy of the History Museum of Western Virginia
Streets of Roanoke: Mill Mountain
The Loop Road on Mill Mountain, so named for its loop, is nearly unchanged from its 1891 beginnings. more
