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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. more

Feb 4, 2015 3:18 PM Gene Marrano Newcomers

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. more

Jan 27, 2015 4:23 PM Sandra Brown Kelly Newcomers

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. more

Jan 26, 2015 10:05 AM Sandra Brown Kelly Newcomers

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. more

Jan 26, 2015 9:50 AM Sandra Brown Kelly Newcomers

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. more

Jan 26, 2015 9:33 AM Dan Smith Newcomers

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. more

Jan 26, 2015 9:09 AM Mason Adams Newcomers

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. more

Jan 22, 2015 11:41 AM Beth Jones Newcomers

David Hungate

Achievements in Education

From special programs to distinguished awards, the area’s school systems are paving the way for students to be successful both in the classroom and in the real world. more

Jan 14, 2015 4:35 PM Jessica Wright Newcomers

David Hungate

Coming Home

It’s that strong sense of families together – perhaps intensified in a context of the impassioned competition of just moments earlier – that makes Roanoke feel like home to so many. more

Jan 14, 2015 4:25 PM Shari Dragovich Newcomers