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The Strup Home at Smith Mountain Lake
The couple has created a haven at a pretty spot on the lake. more »
Feb 11, 2016 2:31 PM Samantha Hoback Features
Boomer Challenge: Caring for Aging Parents
The heartbreaks are often balanced with new closeness. more »
Feb 11, 2016 2:26 PM Dan Smith Features
John Park
Is Fortunato Changing the Face of Roanoke Dining?
Our reviewer believes that to be the case, and gloriously so. more »
Feb 9, 2016 11:09 AM Jes Gearing Features
Young Professionals Are Making a Difference in Roanoke
Plus recommendations from old-pro business people on getting started. more »
Feb 9, 2016 11:05 AM Alexia Stone Features
57 Reasons We Love Roanoke
It's not just the Star and downtown...it's history, rec and much more too. more »
Feb 9, 2016 10:58 AM Mason Adams Features
John Park
Holiday Entertaining Made Easy
Tips, recipes and more to assure a great season of food and gatherings. more »
Nov 3, 2015 4:52 PM Samantha Hoback Features
Holiday Warning
How one man's driving experience can save you a life-changing experience. more »
Nov 3, 2015 4:20 PM Scott Sagnette Features
A Day Downtown
How the Goldilocks principle is alive and well in downtown Roanoke. more »
Nov 3, 2015 4:16 PM Shari Dragovich Features
David Hungate
A Church Reborn...into a Family Home
A Fincastle landmark takes on a new life. more »
Nov 3, 2015 3:54 PM Samantha Hoback Features
Thirty Years of Great Restaurants
Miss a dining room from 1986? There are great new restaurants out there. more »
Nov 3, 2015 3:40 PM Jes Gearing Features
30th Annual Readers' Choice Awards
Our readers vote in record numbers in saluting 118 different restaurants. more »
Nov 3, 2015 3:23 PM Features
Dan Smith
Virtual Dating: The Real Thing
The new way to meet people has completely changed over the years. more »
Sep 10, 2015 11:14 AM Dan Smith Features
Great Renovations
A South Roanoke beauty and a historic downtown building are transformed. more »
Sep 10, 2015 10:42 AM Samantha Hoback Features
David Hungate
On the Rise
The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated. more »
Sep 10, 2015 10:30 AM Samantha Hoback Features
Outdoors! What's New?
The new outfitter at the River House is just the tip. more »
Sep 10, 2015 9:58 AM Jes Gearing Features