PetSmart gets back on feet after fire

The Roanoke store will reopen in time for some holiday shopping.

U.S. v. William A. White

Live coverage: Read today's court proceedings
Bios: Meet the people involved in the case
Timeline: Catch up on the backstory

Make it 5 straight

The Division III title game has been dominated by Mount Union and Wisconsin-Whitewater.

VarsityCast: Check out highlights from the Vikings' state championship win

Photo gallery: See more photos from the game

From the PressBox: Miss the game? Recap the action with Aaron McFarlings live blog from Lane Stadium

Aaron McFarling column: Northside creates a classic

Group A state championship: Radford falls 30-0 to Essex

Oh, fuuudge

Don't let those mishaps in the kitchen discourage you. December is a good time to make the leap into candymaking.

Cut'n'Scratch blog: The latest from the local music scene with music writer Tad Dickens

The Roanoke Times Music Poll: Let's have another music poll party. Tell us about the best local musicians as well as the best and worst of the national scene.

Holitweet: What would you say with 140 characters?

Plan your holidays:
Inside Out's event guide | Dickens of a Christmas

Run for it: Check out our preview of the inaugural Blue Ridge Marathon happening April 24 (PDF)

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