For readers in Roanoke, this page covers culture, family life, hobbies, relationships and everyday choices. Reporting examines the habits and trends that shape how people spend their time and manage their daily affairs.
The Board of Visitors approved a resolution naming the Roanoke facility after Jim and Augustine Smith, whose $20 million gift established the university's largest scholarship endowment.
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Do you think big donor gifts meaningfully expand college access for local students?
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Would you stop leaving food out for wildlife in your yard?
Wildlife rescuers in Virginia found a red-shouldered hawk too heavy to fly after it repeatedly fed on free-roaming chickens.
Secure Solar Futures will build the system at no capital cost to Roanoke City Schools through a 25-year agreement.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is caring for two bobcat kittens rescued after land clearing disrupted their den in Chatham.
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Are local small businesses in your area struggling to survive due to rising costs and inflation?
Multiple local eateries in Roanoke have shuttered as rising operating expenses and inflation weigh on small business owners.
The local organization recently recognized three community members for overcoming career challenges at their annual event.
This section follows cultural shifts, family dynamics, hobby trends and the everyday adjustments people make to their routines. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Regional housing costs and demographic changes frequently influence which lifestyle trends take hold and how long they persist. Local events and seasonal traditions remain the primary drivers of collective activity throughout the year.
