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Southern Spoonful Online Extra: Peanut Butter Pancakes
Love our fall recipes in the latest Southern Spoonful column? Get the extra recipe for peanut butter pancakes, plus learn how to clean your beloved cast-iron pan! Read more
Courtesy of the Virginia Room
The Worst Flood in Roanoke History
Today, much of the Virginia Museum of Transportation’s original collection is mired somewhere in the muddy bottom of the Roanoke River. Read more
Courtesy of the Jefferson Center
Online Extra: Arts and Culture Continued
Long known as the cultural hub of Southwest Virginia, Roanoke continues to live up to its reputation as a prominent destination for the arts within the Blue Ridge Mountains. Read more
Julianne Rainone / Archival image courtesy of the Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries
Then and Now: Raleigh Court Library
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
Dan Smith
Recycling Wood as an Art Form
When you cut down trees for a living, you see a lot of fascinating wood tossed away. Carrie and James Poff decided to put that wood to good use with an unusual business. Read more
Dan Smith
A Cow College for the Roanoke Valley
The STEM Building will be equipped with the latest machinery and technology, as Amy White demonstrates. Read more
Dan Smith
A Little Help at a Difficult Time
Care Concierge has your back if you’re old, sick and in need of interpretation. Read more
FireBreather Media
Meet One of the Strongest Women in the World
Shanice Hairston of Salem is achieving national and international goals as an amateur strong (wo)man athlete. Read more
Ashley Cuoco
Cast Iron: The “Little Black Dress” of the Kitchen
What’s the best thing to cook in a cast iron pan? Everything! Read more
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
