The Roanoker Magazine

12/25/2025

Wishing you and loved ones a wonderful holiday season — we are so grateful for this community!

12/24/2025

ICYMI: The Shoppes at West Village is now home to a family-friendly coffee and tea house complete with its own gift store. Welcome to the community, Kind Brew Coffee Co.!

The Shoppes at West Village is now home to a family-friendly coffee and tea house complete with its own gift store.

12/23/2025

REMINDER- Registration for the Best of Roanoke is officially open! 📣

The Roanoker’s iconic Reader’s Poll celebrates 40 incredible years in 2026, and this milestone year is shaping up to be our biggest—and most competitive—ever.

To mark the anniversary, we’re shaking things up and giving YOU a powerful head start.

Here’s what you need to know to get yourself in the running. Good luck! 👇

https://theroanoker.com/best/best-of-2026-registration/

12/23/2025

It’s now easier than ever for visitors and locals alike to stumble upon work from nearly 200 Appalachian craftspeople. Crafteria, rebranded as Woodshed: Appalachian Crafts and Coffee Cafe, is now next door to Mast General Store in a space designed by its co-owner Mark Lynn Ferguson.

Just in time for the holidays, this large year-round craft shop has hundreds of new products from dozens of new craftspeople.

12/21/2025

A good estate plan ensures your assets go where you want, with professional guidance and updates.

Estate planning is rarely easy, full of variables and most often in need of professional help.

12/20/2025

Calling all local businesses! Registration for the Best of Roanoke is officially open! 📣

The Roanoker’s iconic Reader’s Poll celebrates 40 incredible years in 2026, and this milestone year is shaping up to be our biggest—and most competitive—ever.

To mark the anniversary, we’re shaking things up and giving YOU a powerful head start. Here’s what you need to know to get yourself in the running. Good luck! 👇

https://theroanoker.com/best/best-of-2026-registration/

12/20/2025

Happening today! Angels of Assisi returns for its biggest adoption event of the year. The 7th Annual Mega Adoption Event is TODAY, December 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Berglund Center. This community favorite brings together pets, people and shelters from across the region for a joyful day of holiday hope and new beginnings.

Angels of Assisi hosts the 7th annual mega adoption event on December 20, 2025.

12/18/2025

After an extensive search, the Western Virginia EMS Council (WVEMS) Board of Directors has appointed the next Executive Director, Debbie Akers.

With a career spanning 45 years in EMS, Debbie Akers takes the helm at Western Virginia EMS Council.

12/17/2025

ICYMI: Your 2026 Dining Awards winners can’t wait to serve up your next amazing meal!

Your 2026 Dining Awards winners can’t wait to serve up your next amazing meal.

12/16/2025

Roanoke’s independent coffee shops serve up craft drinks, community vibes and learning experiences.

Roanoke Valley coffee aficionados are brewing up big flavors.