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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Ink with a personal touch: Bad Wave Tattoo offers custom tattoo work alongside cosmetic services like microblading, making it a handy Roanoke spot whether you’re dreaming up a design or hoping your brows can take a little less of your morning routine.
Thoughtful gifting, solved: Two & A Half Sisters is that Roanoke go-to when you need a great present fast, from Scout Bags and Lilly Pulitzer accents to fair trade jewelry, baby goodies, and VT/UVA finds.
Find deals fast: Roanoke folks know Valley Pawn for no-credit-check loans when you need cash, fair market appraisals, and a constantly changing spread of electronics, tools, and jewelry priced up to 25% less.
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The five stories Roanoke readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
These aren’t to be missed for gorgeous scenery all year-round, but especially fall foliage.
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Outside Vinton, near Roanoke, a cabin of hand-hewn pine logs comes with a hot tub, a deck and a fire pit under the stars.
Full story at onlyinyourstate.com ↗
Mysterious booms have rattled homes across Virginia for decades.
Full story at onlyinyourstate.com ↗
Mike Herwald gives a tour of the Munters plant located in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield.
Full story at wsls.com ↗
Roanoke wins the Large Towns category in the 2026 Blue Ridge Outdoors Top Adventure Towns contest.
Full story at visitroanokeva.com ↗
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