2012 Insiders & Newcomers Guide to Roanoke: Table of Contents

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Categories: Newcomers

A Place to Pick

Aimee Maier, the owner of Virginia Beach furniture company Benny Robert Designs, had a spring in her step.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Butch Maier

Ask The Home Experts

Building a new house, tackling a renovation, or just looking to keep your current home in tip-top shape? Local experts answer common questions and share practical advice to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Aug 31, 2026
By: RKR

Roanoke’s Art Scene

While Roanoke's gems and restaurants get the most press, it has a vibrant art scene and artist community worth celebrating and supporting.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Christy Rippel

A Painter, a Poet…& A Partnership

She’s a painter. He’s a poet. Together, they create children’s books full of whimsy and wonder. But decades before all that, they were two high school sweethearts, falling in love over postcards scribbled with poetry.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Ashley Wilson Fellers

Virginia College Guide 2026

A comprehensive look into higher education throughout the Commonwealth.

Jun 29, 2026
By: RKR

Free Career Support for Job Seekers in the Roanoke Valley

The Roanoke Higher Education Center’s (RHEC) Career and Workforce Development Center is a “one-stop shop” for career support that assists students in their member institutions, as well as members of the general public.

Jan 5, 2026
By: RKR

The Power of Education

Hands-on learning equips residents with skills that translate directly into meaningful careers.

Jan 1, 2026
By: Kay Dunkley

Arts & Energy: The Creative Vision of Vibrant Communities

Festivals, galleries, theaters and pop-up performances create spaces where neighbors connect, explore and celebrate the region’s unique culture.

Jan 1, 2026
By: Douglas Jackson

Three New Artists To Watch

Meet three Roanoke artists redefining what it means to create — with bold murals, renewed purpose and strong community ties.

Sep 1, 2025
By: Ashley Wilson Fellers

Arts & Culture in Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Roanoke thrives with creativity, from galleries to live performances. Local artists and musicians shape the city’s soul, bringing bold ideas to life across the valley.