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Ashley Cuoco
Southern Spoonful: Big Easy Bites
Jazz up your winter dinner menus with these New Orleans-inspired recipes.
Jan 2, 2025
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Courtesy of Nelson Harris
Be Our Valentine!
In February 1962, Roanoke’s quirky, 600-pound valentine made global headlines when it was delivered to astronaut John Glenn’s front yard, signed by over 3,000 locals.
Jan 2, 2025
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Ana Morales / Archival Image Courtesy of The Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Mount Regis Sanitorium
Mount Regis, once a tuberculosis sanitorium starting in 1914, became an addiction treatment center before the original building was destroyed by fire in 2016.
Feb 25, 2025
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Ashley Cuoco
Southern Spoonful: Brunch Season in Full Bloom
With warmer days and fresh flavors in bloom, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful springtime brunch!
Feb 25, 2025
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Courtesy of the Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Strange Days of Roanoke: The Liberty Bell in Roanoke
In 1895, America’s sacred relic went on a national tour to reconcile the nation.
Feb 25, 2025
