In our eighth episode, we’re learning how EducateVA’s Career Switcher program is helping school districts in the face of a national teacher shortage; next, we sit down with Ferrum College President Martin and discuss the incredible educational opportunities in our region; and finally, we share the many ways teachers learn from others as they grow into their important roles — a must-listen for every teacher, new and experienced! Step back onto your beloved high school and college campuses with us as we learn more about Career Switchers, Ferrum College, teachers becoming mentor masters and so much more! 

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Thanks so much to our friends, Kimberly Ogden, Clara Holland, Dr. Martin and Jimmy Yager for sharing their knowledge in all things education, and for all they do to help our region’s students, faculty and staff across multiple districts. We hope you have a great school year! Special thanks to our sponsor, Ferrum College, for sharing more about their Panther Promise program, campus life and more. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we share more from the September/October homes issue, and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. Thanks again for listening, and see you on campus as we relive our schooldays and guide our kids through their journeys too!

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.

In this special bonus episode of From Print to Podcast, we’re sharing more about the Women Impact Virginia Summit, hosted by Outreach and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, and taking place at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on October 4th. We sit down with Scott Weimer - Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Initiatives, and Sarah Wray - Community Engagement, Partnership & Program Manager at Reynolds Homestead & Regional Outreach Coordinator, as we share more about this event and the women in leadership who will speak, inspire and so much more! 

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Special thanks to Sarah Wray and Scott Weimer for their time!

Learn more about Virginia Tech Higher Education Center, located right here in Roanoke. And you don’t want to miss the Women Impact Virginia Summit, hosted by Outreach and International Affairs at Virginia Tech and taking place at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on October 4th! This full day of programming will strengthen your skills, build new friendships and so much more! Registration is open through September 20th, and you can sign yourself up and learn more about the impact YOU’LL make on our community!

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.

In this special bonus episode of From Print to Podcast, we’re highlighting the Town of Vinton and their new 7th edition of the Vinton Magazine. We sit down with Vinton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Chewning and Chasity Barbour, Community Programs Director for the Town of Vinton and Vinton War Memorial Creator of events and programs, as we talk about how Vinton is really IN the middle of it all! Learn more about the magazine, including the cover stars' death-defying ladder climb in heels, plus so much more about what's inside, from public safety and transportation to all the ways to eat, play and celebrate the beloved, close-knit Town. 

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Special thanks to Angie Chewning and Chasity Barbour for their time!

We also want to thank our friends at RVTV, Civic Media for the Roanoke Valley, who showed off the fun we had in the studio. You can check out their fun, informative videos and much more over at RVTV.org. Catch episodes of "All Things Vinton" (including our episode where Angie takes over the mic!) by RVTV over on their YouTube page.

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.

In our seventh episode, we’re chatting all about good health, thanks to our jam-packed July/August TOP DOCS issue! We show off the 2023 Top Docs winners as voted on by local health care professionals, as well as deeper looks at Chronic Illness, Primary Care Options, the State of Nursing, Exotic Procedures, Brain Health and so much more. Let’s welcome today’s guests, Dr. Christy Arthur, RevIVe Hydration Roanoke business owner and nurse Aimee Dickenson and cover doc and award-winning surgeon Dr. Al Hagy, Jr., to today’s episode! So sit back, relax and learn more about our region’s health care professionals, technology advancements and so much more! (And remember: Never lie to an X-ray technician — they can see right through you!)

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Living with Chronic Illness, The Roanoker July/Aug '23

Learn more about our sponsor RevIVe Hydration Therapy.
Jason Long Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/514RnWsMn0Nx0aaY7FEcrY
The Roanoker: https://theroanoker.com

In this special bonus episode, host Liz Long gets her nerd on with Ben & J Carlin, aka the Super Carlin Brothers. In our previous segment with them, we talked about their award wins, giving back to the community and much more. Today we're chatting about how they became content creators, how exciting it is to be involved with major international brands and acclaim, our Hogwarts houses and so much more. Grab your lightsabers and wands and enjoy this fun chat with the famous hometown locals, the Super Carlin Brothers!

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Special thanks to Ben & J Carlin for their time— there's at least 120 more hours of nerd fun to be had with them! Be sure to catch learn our other podcast segment with them HERE as we chat about their 2023 Best of Roanoke Awards win as well as their business, community outreach and more.

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.

In this special bonus episode, host Liz Long drinks coffee with local business owner Quincy Randolph. He shares his fine dining chef background, the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship, the intricate details of menu creations, the importance of community and so much more. Grab your cup of freshly brewed coffee and sit back and relax as we learn more from this established young champion of business and community!

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Special thanks to Quincy Randolph for his time — we could chat all day about coffee, donuts, desserts and more! Be sure to catch learn more about RND Coffee, Crème Fresh and more from this young entrepreneur.

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.

In this special bonus episode, host Liz Long sits back down with John Park aka @HungryAsianRke. In our very first episode, we talked about great spots in Virginia's Blue Ridge to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now we get into great cocktails and happy hours, plus the best spots for pizza, how to make the ultimate smashburger and so much more. You better make dinner plans after this episode, because it will no doubt make you hungry for yet another great meal in Roanoke, Virginia!

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Special thanks to John Park for his time — we could talk about food all day! Be sure to catch him in our very first episode HERE as we discuss all things dining, including favorite spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.

In our sixth episode, we’re taking a more serious look at one of the anchor features in our May/June 2023 Best of Roanoke issue, “The Fight to End Homelessness in Roanoke.” Writer Aila Boyd showed an extraordinary look into the homelessness issues found in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, and the stats are startling, especially after, or perhaps even because of, the COVID-19 pandemic. Today we’ll speak with city council member and Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb, as well as Melissa Woodson, Executive Director of Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House) and Lee Clark, CEO of Rescue Mission of Roanoke. Let’s learn more about what it means to be homeless in Roanoke, and how you can help with this important local issue. Thanks so much for our guests for sharing their insights — you can find the resources listed in this episode over on our podcast page.

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The Fight Against Homeless Feature, The Roanoker, May/June 2023
Joe Cobb, Roanoke City Council Vice-Mayor: [email protected]
Melissa Woodson of RAM House: http://raminc.org
Lee Clark of the Rescue Mission: http://rescuemission.net
Jason Long Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/514RnWsMn0Nx0aaY7FEcrY
The Roanoker: https://theroanoker.com

Our fifth episode shows off our incredible May/June issue, highlighting our 37th Annual Best of Roanoke reader awards by first sharing your new category platinum winner “Best Local Artist to Watch” Bryce Cobbs; next, we learn more about the important work from a local nonprofit, The Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia and how they’re improving the lives of local youth; and finally, we’re having a party with Town of Vinton’s Chasity Barbour, your 2023 “Female Star of the Star City” platinum winner. You told us all about your favorite people, businesses, events and more, and now it’s time to sit back, relax and get to know more about your winners from the Valley’s original Best of Roanoke Awards Reader Poll!
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Bryce Cobbs, Artist and your 2023 Best of Roanoke Platinum winner for “Best Local Artist to Watch”: https://www.artbybryce.com/
Jenkins & Associates Real Estate Group with MKB REALTORS®: https://jenkinsandassociatesre.com
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia: https://bgcswva.org/
Chasity Barbour, your 2023 Best of Roanoke Platinum winner for “Female Star of the Star City”: https://theroanoker.com/magazine/departments/a-dedicated-and-valuable-asset-chasity-barbour/
Jason Long Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/514RnWsMn0Nx0aaY7FEcrY
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Our fourth episode shows off even more of our March/April issue, with this episode’s focus on one of our favorite topics—PETS! First you’ll meet our handsome cover star Ragnar, a grief therapy dog at Oakey’s Funeral Services—oh, and his owner and local businessman Sam Oakey!; next, we sit down with our friends and realtors Hal and Kris Cone, who will help us understand finding the perfect pet-friendly home and even the best dog-friendly neighborhoods; and finally, we’ll hang out with Hope Cogen, owner of the award-winning High Hopes Dog Training, who shares a few things about our pets’ behaviors and introduces us to her deaf tripod rescue, Mooshi. Today’s episode will definitely make you smile if you’re having a ruff day! Ok, ok, enough with the dog puns - but we do hope you have a ball with us!
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Therapy Dogs (ft. Ragnar of Oakey’s Funeral Services): https://theroanoker.com/magazine/features/a-helping-paw/
Cone Realty Group brokered by eXp Realty: https://www.conerealtygroup.com
High Hopes Dog Training: https://www.high-hopes.net/
Jason Long Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/514RnWsMn0Nx0aaY7FEcrY
The Roanoker: https://theroanoker.com