The Rescue Mission of Roanoke has become a fixture in the region. It began as one couple’s mission to help others. The beginnings were humble, a small store front in downtown Roanoke.... Read more »
From the Archives–This episode of Inside the Outside tackles the history of the region. The Booker T. Washington National Monument in Franklin County, Virginia, offers visitors a glimpse into the past. Trails... Read more »
From the Archives: We reached way back and pulled this one off one of our archive CDs. This is from 2003 commissioned by Cox Communications, it follows Roanoke’s history from a time... Read more »
The Mill Mountain Star has become the symbol of the Roanoke Region. It began as a Christmas decoration in the 1940s to inspire holiday shopping. The idea went from inception to fruition... Read more »
Roanoke’s Historic Gainsboro dates back to the founding of the Star City. The neighborhood became a city within the city as its African American residents built a thriving community. It was self-sustaining,... Read more »
