Text by Emily Kathleen Alberts | Photos by Kristie Lea Photography Just shy of a couple years ago, a Christiansburg couple who did not consider themselves artists started crafting one-of-a-kind glass artwork that defies the limits of traditional stained glass. “It’s strange to hear our pieces and ourselves called art and artists, but it’s something we are proud of,” states Rick Durrett, who started Looking Glass Designs with his wife, Debby. They have always had a penchant for beautiful …
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By Jennifer Poff Cooper During the past 143 years, the YMCA at Virginia Tech has served the New River Valley with diverse programs to enhance the area’s quality of life. The …
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Yield: 1 cake For cake: 2 1/2 cups peeled apple slices (about 2 apples) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 Tbl. butter, softened 1 14.5 oz. package gingerbread mix …
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Text by Sheila D. Nelson Photos by Always and Forever Photography Dixon and Julie Williams, having lived in Pulaski County since 1982, built their “empty nester home” near Pulaski Country Club …
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As busy working parents, Adam Harman and Nicole Haskins wanted their time with son Hudson, now 7, to be valuable and memorable. Spending time teaching fundamentals like tying his shoes, doing simple …
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Aw, the foolhardiness of being young. “My dad bought my first car when I turned 16,” says Rob Fain. “It was a Pontiac GTO, and I thought it was big and ugly. …
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Text by Krisha Chachra Photos courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics There is no question that Justin Fuente feels right at home coaching a winning college football team. As a kid …
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The Team in Black ‘n White Stripes . . . ACC refs walk, run, jog 5 miles in one game
by Aaron WilsonBy Mike Wade | Photo courtesy of David Epperley They are the Rodney Dangerfields of the sports world, constantly criticized and scorned by coaches, spectators and broadcasters alike – even when they’re …
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Text by Jennifer Poff Cooper | Photos by Kristie Lea Photography Windy Hill GuitarWorks began in 1992 after Mike Mears took a trip on a whim to the Martin Guitar factory …
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Text by Joanne M. Anderson | Photos by Kristie Lea Photography The average dorm room at Virginia Tech is 168 square feet, which is about the same size as George Wills’ …