Married couples share what it takes to make a marriage work In the opening line of Stevie Wonder’s 1982 adroit song “Ribbon in the Sky,” the 25-time Grammy winner penned, “Oh, so long...
Approximately 19,200 people die every single year in the United States from homicide. More specifically, the homicide death per 100,000 population is 5.8, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Macklyn Mosley is fully aware of just how blessed he is. A native of Roanoke, Mosley grew up in the inner-city with his mother, brother and sister. To get to where he is today, Mosley had to overcome...
By Aila Boyd There’s no denying that the past year has been difficult for local businesses. Many business leaders are starting to take a breath now that COVID-19 infection rates are leveling out and vaccination...
by Mike Stevens In this age of unusual unrest and uncertainty, Salem’s 2020 Police Officer of the Year offers a welcome antidote. “I was taught to be kind, respectful of adults and to treat...
It’s going to be another fabulous holiday season for all you fashionistas out there! Whether you'll be hosting or attending the many holiday parties and events this season, we're sharing the looks that...
“It was the school year of 1962-1963, third grade... I attended the Monacan Indian School (schools) were still segregated in Amherst County, so we weren’t allowed to attend the public schools. ...
Chef Colin Ivan Lloyd, Chef de Cuisine of Hotel Roanoke’s 4-diamond Regency Room, enters the Virginia Room. He is tall, handsome, and speaks authoritatively in a deep English accent. Idris Elba comes...
As winter winds continue to blow there is hope on the horizon as spring 2019 promises to deliver an abundance of choices that sure to brighten and refresh anyone’s closet. These looks you can find at three...
The rising star power of minority people in media since the 1960s reflects corporations’ realization of an untapped market. Pressure from audiences and sponsors to present faces and voices more representative...
