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Newcomer Delights
It's no secret Roanoke has plenty to offer, so it's no surprise how visitors can fall quickly in love with the region. Meet a few newcomers as they share their experiences and affection for their new home. Read more
Roanoke Rec: The Beat Goes On, The Bounty Builds
New trails and greenways, new events, more participation in them and a community that is increasingly aware of its amazing inventory have gotten more people active and built national awareness of the Roanoke Valley as an outdoor destination. Read more
Neighborhoods as Friendly as Their Residents
From waterside to mountainside, from urban to rural, from sidewalked to trailside, the inventory of Roanoke area neighborhoods is equipped to meet any need and whim. Read more
David Hungate
Why They Come to Retire: Life Quality, Downtowns, Health Care & More
A list of reasons to retire in the Roanoke Valley would certainly include its quality of life, its beautiful setting between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains and the access to arts and cultural events and abundant health care. Read more
Shopping in the Roanoke Region
Splendid local shops and well-anchored malls form the outer edges of a market that continues to build and to surprise with its bounty and variety of shopping. Read more
Dan Smith
The Developing Art of Funding: How To Do More with, Yes, Less
Many arts organizations across the Commonwealth and the nation have been in a bad way since about 2008. Roanoke, however, seems to be living a fairly healthy life and is using some of its cumulative creativity to make its position even more solid. Read more
Medicine: A Stronger Focus on Patients
New technology and evolving standardization is transforming the healthcare industry, but the Roanoke Valley's regional providers continue to work on improving the patient experience, too. Read more
David Hungate
Made in Roanoke, Shipped to the World
From cow feed additives and a device for distracted drivers to giant displays and, well a different kind of giant displays, these Roanoke-area companies are making their way far beyond the immediate market. Read more
