From a non-descript, standard issue, rectangular, red brick ranch on recently developed farm property [in 1972] with views for miles in nearly every direction to an idyllic sanctuary amidst towering white pines and hemlocks [2016], Phil and Carole Pappas have transformed a once-drab property into a charming sanctuary. During the first decade, the family developed its own master plan for the yard. It would include measures for privacy, summer shade, winter sun and wind protection. And water. Lots of water. …
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Even if you don’t consider yourself a college football fan, you’ve probably heard that Virginia Tech will play the University of Tennessee this fall in a game that has been years in …
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Helpful. Loyal. Brave. These are three of the twelve core values that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) strive to possess. If you ever get the chance to check out the BSA …
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If you’re a traveler, you know the feeling of eventually wanting to land somewhere different. Nothing gets old about the beauty of the Caribbean, the adventures of Central America, or the history …
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All The World’s a Stage . . . and your house is a scene in the “For Sale” act
by Aaron WilsonBy Joanne M. Anderson Photos courtesy of Debbie Campbell, CSE Gone are the days of dusting cobwebs off the front porch, mowing the lawn, cleaning the house, listing it for sale and …
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Text by Joanne M. Anderson Photos by April Amodeo You’ll find them in the Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building, the Mall of America, the Pentagon and Philip and April Amodeo’s …
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No matter the season, outdoor living in the New River Valley is in vogue. As spring approaches, here are some top trends that can influence the look, feel and function of your …
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Text by Karl H. Kazaks Photos by Tom Wallace “Instantly, instinctively, you know.” So says the narrator of a 1959 television ad for Ford’s new top-of-the-line, full-size car, the Galaxie. As …
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This April, the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech will showcase student designs and local boutique fashion at their annual spring fashion show, Into the Wild. Each year the show …
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Text by Jennifer Poff Cooper Photos by Always and Forever Photography From their first meeting at a Hokie football game to their wedding at the German Club Manor, Chrissy Story and …