Monday, October 16, 2006
Shanna Flowers column archive
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Recent columns
Glimpsing the dream - 1/21/2009
There's merit to teachers' pay plan - 1/20/2009
Readers became focus of column - 1/18/2009
Soup's on! Couple share food with neighbors - 1/15/2009
Ban on phone use more than just talk - 1/13/2009
Barber did more than give haircuts - 1/11/2009
Legal or not, plan stinks - 1/8/2009
Governor must still play for our team - 1/6/2009
Awards benefit students, society - 1/4/2009
Lea's decision is right for him - 1/1/2009
Working together, inspiring partnership - 12/30/2008
At year's end, a mixed mailbag - 12/28/2008
Finding Christmas joy during lean times - 12/25/2008
Let kids stay on the road - 12/21/2008
Vendors, officials need to listen - 12/18/2008
It's time to ring alarm again - 12/16/2008
U.S. guys quick to say they are sexy - 12/14/2008
Wishes sprout on Angel Tree - 12/11/2008
It's time for suitor to get off his duff - 12/9/2008
Neo-Nazi must now lie in bed he made - 12/7/2008
Roanoke piled high in public scandals - 12/4/2008
A celestial tribute to native Roanoker Beth Brown - 11/30/2008
Standout residents deserve thanks - 11/27/2008
Girls get new role model in Obama - 11/25/2008
Blacksburg money-from-the-sky stunt bucks common sense - 11/23/2008
Pregnancies ensnare teens - 11/20/2008
Nobody wins when schools close - 11/18/2008
Churches need to educate our youth - 11/16/2008
Youthful spirit - 11/13/2008
A hero's due rest - 11/11/2008
Black middle class is in spotlight - 11/9/2008
Election brought out best in many - 11/6/2008
Finally, political ads will be over - 11/4/2008
It seems we still haven't learned - 11/2/2008
For some Roanoke seniors,the soup's on - 10/30/2008
Palin's backers united - 10/28/2008
Palin's fans are eager for her visit - 10/26/2008
Center is healthy source of hope - 10/23/2008
DVD recipient gets the message - 10/21/2008
Obama prompts 'skip day' in region - 10/18/2008
NAACP is like a rope in siblings' tug of war - 10/16/2008
Lowell's Restaurant: Time for change - 10/14/2008
Center provides alternate viewpoint - 10/12/2008
Shining star was dimmed too soon - 10/9/2008
Mama's right again: Vote - 10/7/2008
Get help, use faith to heal the mind - 10/5/2008
Tough times of '30s recalled - 10/2/2008
Answer the call - 9/30/2008
Building deserves undivided attention - 9/28/2008
Goodwill expands building, outreach - 9/25/2008
Methinks I smell a rat - 9/23/2008
Schools need to prepare students - 9/16/2008
Blog has allowed gloves-off writing - 9/14/2008
YMCA renovation is a good fit - 9/11/2008
School's success belongs to everyone - 9/9/2008
Finding my inner gadget wizard - 9/7/2008
Teenage mothers need our empathy - 9/4/2008
Overnight gives new respect for parents - 9/2/2008
Call takes former Patrick Henry player to NBA - 8/31/2008
Delegate places hope in Obama - 8/28/2008
Violence: When is enough, enough? - 8/26/2008
Hope: the wisdom against violence - 8/17/2008
Policy blurs focus on learning - 8/14/2008
Efforts to help youths increase - 8/12/2008
Urban 'renewal' program must end - 8/10/2008
Farewell ad touts a bargain of a staff - 8/7/2008
Salem owes renters 2nd look - 8/5/2008
Woody's suit is a pile of...dirt - 8/3/2008
Kaine's shortfalls counter benefits - 7/31/2008
Roanoke mechanic is more than Everyman - 7/29/2008
Pining for a classic 'cool' - 7/27/2008
Let 'Joe Smith' slink off, not PAC - 7/24/2008
Va. would do well to revisit FOIA - 7/22/2008
Credit union promotes Economy - 7/20/2008
Troubled history still rings of truth - 7/17/2008
One voice doesn't speak for all blacks - 7/15/2008
Was justice already served? - 7/13/2008
Interns taking politics to the streets - 7/10/2008
TAP group guides kids to school - 7/8/2008
Vinton, keep the park open - 7/6/2008
Roanoke needs to think like business - 7/3/2008
Wet workouts - 7/1/2008
Dowe doesn't deserve a free pass - 6/29/2008
Groups should combine Juneteenth - 6/26/2008
Board's decision on rent sensible - 6/24/2008
Camp to help with life's hoops - 6/15/2008
You can't celebrate freedom enough - 6/12/2008
Fans of Clinton accept defeat - 6/10/2008
Obama can reach all walks of life - 6/6/2008
Family Center gets its makeover - 6/5/2008
Let's not forget Gilmore's great folly - 6/3/2008
Athletes' GPA rule should be slam dunk - 6/1/2008
Pitts has captured America's attention - 5/29/2008
This community's legacy of generosity - 5/27/2008
We must discuss market openly - 5/25/2008
Blacks guided to bright futures - 5/22/2008
Assembly has to get its wheels moving - 5/20/2008
Brutality crops up in silence at home - 5/18/2008
Lea hopes to elevate influence on council - 5/15/2008
Gift of life - 5/13/2008
Loving court case took laws off love - 5/11/2008
It's unclear if Bowers can walk the walk - 5/8/2008
Mailbag is full of kudos, criticisms - 5/6/2008
Kids need help when they move schools - 5/4/2008
Relish the prom; just don't regret it - 5/1/2008
Tennis players court council - 4/29/2008
Complex tension sad, but not new - 4/27/2008
Changes at schools demand resources - 4/24/2008
It's all about the view - 4/22/2008
Mod, not mode, is choice for real girls - 4/20/2008
Walk to help cast public eye on MS - 4/17/2008
A working chance - 4/15/2008
Town, university welcome 'normal' - 4/13/2008
Boones Mill slate needs to grow up - 4/6/2008
Parents hold key to child's education - 4/3/2008
Temporary green space a bargain for Roanoke - 4/1/2008
Heroes are often people we know - 3/27/2008
Grave duty at Springwood cemetery - 3/25/2008
Furor over sermons needs more context - 3/23/2008
It's what they don't say that's a concern - 3/20/2008
Bank's decision deserves thanks - 3/16/2008
Home plan crumbles amid public ignorance - 3/13/2008
Not as simple as black and white - 3/11/2008
Radford professor shares in limelight - 3/9/2008
Teen clinic is a good way to talk about sex - 3/6/2008
Scouts, genealogist spruce up derelict cemetery - 3/4/2008
Tragedy leads city to set up safe haven - 3/2/2008
Clinton is down but not yet out - 2/28/2008
Credit card fiasco is a matter of oversight - 2/26/2008
Dowe failed to fulfill promise - 2/24/2008
Workshop to involve parents in kids' lives - 2/21/2008
King gala an appetizer for today's main course - 2/19/2008
A history buff faces a historic dilemma - 2/12/2008
City's memorial finally fit for King - 2/10/2008
Today, get smart, get tested - 2/7/2008
Virginia may get primary action - 2/5/2008
Satire succeeded in getting reaction - 2/3/2008
Rotary's free trips can be a tough sell - 1/31/2008
School board needs to act now - 1/29/2008
Roanoke outstrips Minn. city every way - 1/27/2008
Don't we have a duty to close gun loopholes? - 1/24/2008
Bad boy gets props for being a good man - 1/22/2008
Senator takes best route with driver fees - 1/20/2008
Courage can spark change in workplace - 1/17/2008
Picture perfect - 1/15/2008
West End Center's benefits unsung - 1/13/2008
Sixth-graders can be asked about drugs but not sex - 1/10/2008
Everything ready for King's memorial - except King himself - 1/8/2008
Obama's win in Iowa lifts hearts in Roanoke - 1/6/2008
'Mudcat' on trail today in Iowa - 1/3/2008
Another new year, but still no new home - 1/1/2008
2007 -- The year we all prevailed - 12/30/2007
Same field, new job - 12/27/2007
Creative details - 12/25/2007
YMCA branch to get a makeover - 12/23/2007
Homeless debate requires empathy - 12/20/2007
Give, and give where it's needed - 12/18/2007
Bowers hasn't called it quits - 12/16/2007
Democrats show why party lacks any unity - 12/13/2007
Market building requires investment - 12/9/2007
Speaker refines the perception of giving - 12/6/2007
Give gift of child support at holidays - 12/4/2007
Rotary donates lifeline to project - 12/2/2007
English class studies a tragedy - 11/29/2007
School's newest classroom is a bank - 11/27/2007
Spotlight finally falls on black women - 11/25/2007
Around all corners, impacts were made - 11/22/2007
Mothers' hearts can be blind to danger - 11/20/2007
Roanoke must keep the lead on lead - 11/18/2007
Kaine's take on teens and sex is practical - 11/15/2007
Dropped out? You can drop back in - 11/13/2007
No room at inn for more homeless - 11/11/2007
Medical privacy rules taken to extremes - 11/8/2007
Hillary doesn't need your sympathy - 11/6/2007
Column evokes speedy responses - 11/4/2007
Needs satisfied for shoe repair business - 11/1/2007
Hurt Park is a lesson in success for region - 10/30/2007
Drivers take need for speed way too far - 10/28/2007
Wilder still provides drama for Virginians - 10/25/2007
Parents must have responsible discussions - 10/23/2007
Salem council bypasses taxpayers - 10/21/2007
Will street's old name bring new progress? - 10/18/2007
Soup drive runs over - 10/16/2007
Pointing fingers fall flat in Bristol - 10/14/2007
Legitimate request? Or is she milking it? - 10/11/2007
Verdict was what brother expected - 10/9/2007
A vivid plea not to drink and drive - 10/7/2007
Black men don't get to insult women - 10/4/2007
The gift of a meal - 10/2/2007
It's time for Vick to start thinking - 9/30/2007
U.S. health system has pair bound for Italy - 9/27/2007
Smith gives ex-athletes chance at good press - 9/25/2007
Scolding by Cosby rings true 3 years on - 9/23/2007
Get on the Web; get In the Flow - 9/20/2007
Courage as an answer to savage cruelty - 9/18/2007
Readers abloom with blog names - 9/16/2007
Stop cycle of payday lending - 9/13/2007
Schools' rat race was slow to get going - 9/11/2007
Name my blog and join me for lunch - 9/9/2007
Name my blog and join me for lunch - 9/9/2007
Forum set so issues can be debated - 9/6/2007
Vick case unworthy of all the public hype - 8/26/2007
Virginia gives up its heart to a gang - 8/23/2007
Fathers make an indelible impact - 8/21/2007
Mailbag showers responses to Flowers - 8/19/2007
Back to healing - 8/16/2007
41 years of giving kids a head start - 8/14/2007
Strive for a balanced life, says older self - 8/12/2007
Global hip-hop calls on Roanoke - 8/9/2007
Roanoke has a chance to ensure Hill's legacy - 8/7/2007
Academic stars show minds are not wasted - 8/5/2007
Reunions celebrate struggles of others - 8/2/2007
You have a chance to fight cancer - 7/31/2007
State wants to know if you might be a dad - 7/29/2007
'Street cred' no substitute for future - 7/26/2007
Bonds isn't hero material - 7/24/2007
Worldly name may bring more business - 7/22/2007
Golden boy loses much of his luster - 7/19/2007
Proposal for honor lands city in rough - 7/17/2007
Onerous fines drive Virginians to protest - 7/15/2007
A role model - 7/12/2007
Like it or not, mall curfew is coming - 7/10/2007
America's health care ills hit close to home - 7/8/2007
Dick Cheney 'is the devil' - 6/28/2007
Now, more than ever, schools need leader - 6/26/2007
Hip, hip, hooray for high school graduates - 6/24/2007
Is another Victory Stadium looming? - 6/21/2007
Getting the skinny on being overweight - 6/19/2007
In honor of fathers, be sure to set bar high - 6/17/2007
Troubled youths deserve attention - 6/14/2007
Tech panel must seek sad facts impartially - 6/12/2007
Girls gone wild are no role models - 6/10/2007
Students recognize champs among us - 6/7/2007
Discipline debated in buzz over prom - 5/31/2007
NFL coach champions health of black men - 5/29/2007
Teens see mall as only place to hang - 5/27/2007
Qualified candidate slips away - 5/24/2007
Getting the word out about VWCC - 5/20/2007
The light and dark of Jerry Falwell - 5/17/2007
Elderly drivers is touchy subject - 5/15/2007
Blacks not buying the civic center show lineup - 5/13/2007
Come on, do what you are paid for - 5/10/2007
Combative Wishneff gets taken to school - 5/8/2007
Girls report growing pressure - 5/6/2007
Classic's return to valley is class act - 5/3/2007
Thompson: A good fit gone wrong - 5/1/2007
Roanoke must regain its focus on education - 4/29/2007
Pretty John Edwards: A cut above the rest - 4/26/2007
Integrity of Thompson comes into question - 4/24/2007
Questions dog us in our efforts to make sense of 'why' - 4/22/2007
NBC walks fine line - 4/20/2007
They were our best, brightest - 4/19/2007
Shooting stirs up horrifying memories - 4/18/2007
Justice prevailed, but it had its detours - 4/15/2007
Chance to recruit blacks is missed - 4/12/2007
Don Imus' apology doesn't ring true - 4/10/2007
A coach for life as well as sports - 4/8/2007
Loyal to a fault - 4/5/2007
Outsiders can extend residents' horizons - 4/3/2007
Griffith grasping for any argument - 4/1/2007
Everyone's still just wild about Wilder - 3/29/2007
Roanoke needs chef to mind the kitchen - 3/27/2007
Finally, models who look like us - 3/25/2007
Daddies needed - 3/22/2007
Many twists and turns on road to Oval Office - 3/20/2007
Who can justify this entrance by police? - 3/18/2007
Blame game is city's favorite - 2/8/2007
YWCA looking to build its muscle - 2/6/2007
Faith's role in politics transcends party lines - 2/4/2007
City needs to see this promise through - 2/1/2007
Romance could lend extra sting to election - 1/30/2007
Giving free cover to nation's criminals - 1/28/2007
Sisters, I have seen the enemy, and I'm it - 1/25/2007
2 stories: 1 happy ending, and 1 joke - 1/23/2007
Is slavery apology what Va. needs? - 1/21/2007
50 Cent, give up feud with Oprah - 1/4/2007
Getting to know Ford, Brown in hindsight - 1/2/2007
Beyonce's movie will get here in due time - 12/31/2006
Muslims are Americans, too - 12/28/2006
Let city decide towing contract - 12/26/2006
The joy of giving is a gift in itself - 12/24/2006
Students initiate open talk about sex - 12/21/2006
We should champion Roanoke education - 12/17/2006
Democrats' squabble turns off the voters - 12/14/2006
Man hopes to preserve crumbling cemetery - 12/12/2006
Will he or won't he? Warner mulls '08 - 12/10/2006
Residents in need of authority's attention - 12/7/2006
Webb may want to work on his timing - 12/5/2006
Readers must help diversify newspapers - 12/3/2006
Kids show business IQ beyond their years - 11/30/2006
'Borat' holds up a dreary mirror - 11/28/2006
November a month to appreciate hospices - 11/26/2006
Thanks to family, friends, strangers - 11/23/2006
'Unsung heroes' are given their due - 11/21/2006
Another man's slip may reveal Allen's lot - 11/19/2006
We need your help to change our image - 11/16/2006
'Z' filled a void ignored by others - 11/14/2006
Obama for president -- just not in 2008 - 11/12/2006
Roanoke, unsafe? Maybe, maybe not - 11/9/2006
Roanoke should speak up to AirTran - 11/7/2006
Expert emboldens sex in the city - 11/5/2006
Marriage proposal affects all of us - 11/2/2006
MTV-style campaigns drown out real news - 10/31/2006
Series loss didn't make Tigers' run a lost cause - 10/29/2006
Roanoke better for Russell's hard work - 10/26/2006
Tag gets tossed; fun goes with it - 10/24/2006
Housing board deserves scrutiny - 10/22/2006
A spark of reason needed in lawsuit - 10/19/2006
A revealing peek under an agency's doormat - 10/17/2006
'Lysistrata' backs up sex strike by women - 10/15/2006
Our first allegiance is to our children - 10/12/2006
If boys need a push in life, let's see they get it - 10/10/2006
Former page defends program - 10/8/2006
Schools need to build on fairness - 10/3/2006
Museum has a plan; now it must act - 10/1/2006
Libraries in malls are a novel idea - 9/28/2006
From plans, meetings to action for youth - 9/26/2006
The costly effects of teacher exodus - 9/24/2006
Law office location puts words into practice - 9/7/2006
A column dedicated entirely to the critics - 9/5/2006
Classic is a big success for TAP, Liberty U. - 9/3/2006
Library is always a wise priority - 8/31/2006
Lessons on values must start at home - 8/29/2006
Scripture lessons transcend gender - 8/27/2006
Roanoke must not skimp on Fleming - 8/24/2006
Bigotry still too common in America - 8/22/2006
McCadden works for progress, not parties - 8/20/2006
Yet again, Sen. Allen explains himself - 8/17/2006
Beauty 'ideals' should be rethought - 8/15/2006
Does war on drugs treat all equally? - 8/13/2006
Schools' positive change is poorly communicated - 8/10/2006
Decide to help a child, black men - 8/8/2006
Diplomat oversees evacuation of civilians - 8/6/2006
Let's chill like the weather experts - 8/3/2006
What are teens to do? - 8/1/2006
Purses can hold nasty surprises - 7/30/2006
Museum seeking a higher profile - 7/27/2006
What I did on my summer vacation - 7/25/2006
Singer takes a stand for respect - 7/13/2006
A dead infant, and no answers - 7/11/2006
Workplace meetings don't have to be a drag - 7/9/2006
Lea wants something big to rise from ruins - 7/6/2006
You don't have to be filthy rich to enrich - 6/29/2006
Here he is, Roanoke, a man of distinction - 6/27/2006
Area with rich past now has a future - 6/25/2006
Needed: Black men's wisdom - 6/22/2006
Fair a good first step for homebuyers - 6/20/2006
'Odd marriage' may keep rally alive - 6/18/2006
Director shapes up body and soul of Y - 6/15/2006
Dropout problem is indeed our problem - 6/13/2006
2nd term could be breakout for Dowe - 6/11/2006
Gravely's latest rant gets city's attention - 6/8/2006
Saluting the young who do good stuff - 6/6/2006
Timeless message for class of 2006 - 6/4/2006
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines - 6/1/2006
Teach-in gives kids food for thought - 5/30/2006
Tribute to honor victims of 9/11 - 5/28/2006
Shooting must generate action - 5/25/2006
Police chief should be seen -- and heard - 5/23/2006
Just keep it under your hat, Pat - 5/21/2006
Safety codes exist to protect the public - 5/18/2006
Happy Mother's Day -- and thanks - 5/14/2006
Love of reading fuels a diplomat's career - 5/11/2006
Merchants stage a much-needed fundraiser - 5/9/2006
Attack was the work of a friend - 5/7/2006
Electorate chooses future, not past - 5/4/2006
Tunnel vision bogs down vital city election - 4/30/2006
Salem exalts exultant students - 4/27/2006
Reed's plea offers little solace to community - 4/25/2006
Candidates need to hear younger voters' voices, too - 4/23/2006
It's time to show our stuff to Toyota - 4/20/2006
GED spelled redemption for one high school dropout - 4/18/2006
Symbols not core of our beliefs - 4/16/2006
Hispanics energize so voices are heard - 4/13/2006
Chasing the story has its hazards - 4/11/2006
Roanoke residents weigh projects - 4/9/2006
New advisers help promote exhibit - 4/6/2006
We need to expect more of black men - 4/4/2006
First lady of Va. speaks for youth - 4/2/2006
Baseball has changed - 3/30/2006
Applying to college takes ink, research - 3/28/2006
This fight should be about the students - 3/26/2006
It's time to bring roads up to speed - 3/23/2006
Boosters' full clout rallied for Meck - 3/21/2006
Dialogue on library a positive change - 3/19/2006
Mailbag always full of lively responses - 3/16/2006
Deadbeat dads don't need more excuses - 3/14/2006
Issue is what's best for museum - 3/12/2006
Programs for kids need help from volunteers - 3/9/2006
Her letter started museum hubbub - 3/7/2006
It's time to come out from our CAVE - 3/5/2006
Myriad voices surpass 1 leader - 2/23/2006
Voters need to do some legwork - 2/21/2006
Spouse's health can drain caregiver - 2/19/2006
Domestic violence message rings true - 2/16/2006
One gets support; most cope alone - 2/14/2006
Women's liberation a personal definition - 2/12/2006
A carefree evening - 2/9/2006
Newest residents now have resources - 2/7/2006
Black History Month can educate all of us - 2/5/2006
King never came to Roanoke, but her influence did - 2/1/2006
Women's Expo becomes Super Bowl of window shopping - 1/31/2006
Youngsters must learn common courtesy - 1/29/2006
Bikers turn onto parkway, byways - 1/26/2006
Styles do matter in corporate America - 1/24/2006
Roanoke's scofflaws may soon be singing the Big Blue blues - 1/22/2006
Will we heed call to educate blacks? - 1/19/2006
Achieving King's aim takes all year long - 1/15/2006
Pigskin no substitute for that sheepskin - 1/10/2006
Canvas captures artist's inner conflict - 1/8/2006
2 very different men share a worthwhile common goal - 1/5/2006
Feb. 14 ups the holiday gift ante - 1/3/2006
Struggles can help us grow - 1/1/2006
Young, gifted and black - 12/29/2005
United effort can confront hunger - 12/27/2005
Gifts can come in unexpected packages any time of the year - 12/25/2005
A little help from Friends - 12/15/2005
The seeds of our destruction - 12/13/2005
Roanoke should pay to correct injustice - 12/11/2005
Volunteers brighten holidays - 12/8/2005
Season could use a bit more good will - 12/6/2005
Bridge would be fitting tribute - 12/4/2005
Road rage column hit home for readers - 12/1/2005
I prefer Roanoke's easy state of mind - 11/29/2005
Johnson keeps her cards close to the vest - 11/27/2005
Grandma helps hold things together - 11/22/2005
Staying vigilant behind the counter - 11/20/2005
Memo to Dems: this day should be seized - 11/17/2005
Single? Expect to be picked over like a turkey carcass - 11/13/2005
Council meeting lit up the airwaves - 11/10/2005
Program illustrates value of art for children - 11/8/2005
Literacy gives man new read on life - 11/6/2005
For most, Halloween is about having fun - 11/3/2005
Please -- settle the stadium issue soon - 11/1/2005
Bravo to the NBA for setting example - 10/30/2005
Black fans say car racing isn't just a 'white' sport - 10/25/2005
Honk if lack of ramp etiquette annoys you - 10/23/2005
A mother's advice is painfully earned - 10/20/2005
Lawyer has insight on high court nominee - 10/18/2005
Opportunity is knocking in many ways; will the city open the door? - 10/13/2005
Bargain shopping, with a purpose - 10/11/2005
Motor City gal ditches the wheels for a day - 10/9/2005
Deadbeat parents need to do right thing - 10/4/2005
Workplace reeks with lack of privacy - 10/2/2005
Stopping domestic violence starts by teaching children it's wrong - 9/29/2005
Why all the mystery around Explore? - 9/27/2005
Sustain support for victims of abuse - 9/25/2005
Can you imagine life for the less fortunate without these groups? - 9/22/2005
Sex with a minor? There's no excuse - 9/20/2005
Workshop topics include cyberbullying - 9/18/2005
Court needs another woman - 9/15/2005
Black men, take message to heart - 9/13/2005
Council's dawdling is evident yet again - 9/8/2005
Let city's youth do the talking - 9/6/2005
Race, class disparity torn open by Katrina - 9/4/2005
Video's images could be a cry against anonymity - 9/1/2005
City must rise from stadium fatigue - 8/28/2005
Women indulge in football fantasies - 8/25/2005
City plans should include renters - 8/23/2005
Poet fulfills 'obligation' to mother, sister in touching obituaries - 8/21/2005
Educating kids takes more than teachers - 8/18/2005
The poor are always with you, Roanoke County - 8/14/2005
Best students in science, math come to Roanoke - 8/4/2005
A proper use of public comment - 8/2/2005
She doesn't want pity; she wants you to listen - 7/31/2005
Better parents in future is the aim - 7/28/2005
Just how sorry should one feel for a savvy author who robbed the cradle? - 7/26/2005
Roanoke's police chief Gaskins finds his career hanging in the balance - 7/24/2005
Reunion time's upon us - 7/21/2005
Diversity 'oversight' excuse falls flat - 7/19/2005
Deadbeat parents include moms, too - 7/17/2005
Summer fun will give way to reality - 7/12/2005
Finding a spark is fine, but fire needs to be at home - 7/10/2005
Plan for firehouses benefits residents - 7/7/2005
Touching a nerve brings reaction - 7/5/2005
Roanoke welcomes its new refugees - 7/3/2005
Families of those lost in Iraq need straight talk - 6/30/2005
Hardee's crosses the line with ad - 6/28/2005
Ex-Klansman defiled his title of 'preacher' - 6/26/2005
Possible cuts put execs at public stations in a tight spot - 6/23/2005
Nursing moms can avoid jury service - 6/21/2005
A tribute to all the good men out there - 6/19/2005
Supervisors' decision good news for taxpayers - 6/16/2005
Jackson, fans lost a bond long ago - 6/14/2005
Airport security: Safer but frustrating - 6/12/2005
For single women, numbers a negative - 6/9/2005
College shirks its duties as motel owner - 6/7/2005
Admission brings back memories - 6/5/2005
Becoming a teenage mom is nothing to sing about - 6/2/2005
Who are the future leaders of Roanoke? - 5/31/2005
Teen channels her grief into reaching out - 5/29/2005
Parking legitimate concern for Social Security patrons - 5/26/2005
Schiavo taught us to get it in writing - 5/24/2005
Court salvages lives, budget - 5/22/2005
Hamilton 'a voice for the people' - 5/17/2005
Harrison must make key changes before it can succeed - 5/15/2005
Technical education must stay an option - 5/12/2005
White lies put strain on race relations - 5/10/2005
Diversity may instill a dose of reality - 5/3/2005
Shanna Flowers - 4/2/2005
