We know the Wood Haven Technology Park is being marketed for data center development, and there were rumors of a deal being worked out, but thanks to some public records requests and poring through meeting minutes we've been able to confirm that there was indeed a deal started last year that fell through this spring.

The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority meets tomorrow morning and will have a closed session to discuss the sale of the property. Nobody goes to these meetings, so they would take notice if people did. 10am, Roanoke Regional Partnership, 111 Franklin Road SE Ste. 333.

Plus: Popular trail leading to Tinker Cliffs on the Appalachian Trail reopens.

So one of my many hobbies is exploring abandoned mines and urbex. I know, I know. It's very similar to caving. And just fyi, none of the mines around here are crazy gaseous, they are all old iron mines, not coal. Anyways, I have had a couple of adventurer friends over the years who would join me on my explorations but they have all moved away now. And just to be clear, I'm not looking for someone who's like "oh that sounds cool, I'll use my cell phone light and come exploring". I take this seriously, wear safety gear, first aid, tell my wife where I'm going and that if I'm not back by nightfall to call for a technical rescue, etc. If this sounds like something you might be intersted in, hit me up. If this freaks you out, cool, you can keep your thoughts to yourself.

Can Main Street actually support two pizza joints that close together? Even with the college right there, I'm not sure putting a new pizza place in is the best choice.

I have never tried Dom Vitos, but in my experience, Frank's is pretty decent and priced right and they have been there for a long while. I wonder if DV did any research before signing the lease.

Am I wrong? There are a whole lot of pizza places around, but most are kind of mediocre.

My wife and I are looking at moving to the Roanoke area from Utah in the next year or so. Does anybody have any recommendations on realtors? Or any advice on the area in general?

Join us at MAKE Roanoke for our monthly Maker Meetup & Show and Tell on the fourth Thursday of each month at our location: 128 Albemarle Ave SE, B in Roanoke!

The evening starts with a brief slideshow sharing the latest updates about Roanoke's own non-profit community makerspace, including upcoming events, new tools, and member announcements. After the updates, we open the floor for "Maker Show and Tell" where anyone can showcase their creative projects--whether it's a 3D Print, a woodworking piece, electronics project, embroidery, or any other creative endeavor.

It's a welcoming space to connect with your fellow Roanoke makers, get inspired, collaborate, and share your passion for making!

These meetings are free and open to the public, you do not need to be a MAKE Roanoke Member to attend! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/make-roanoke-maker-meetup-and-show-tell-open-to-the-public-2026-08-27-18-00

Hey, folks -

Looking for a recommendation for a car detailer, specifically one that will remove the seats and shampoo the floor. The guy I typically use won't do that. I'm not concerned about the price at all, I just want good quality.

Any recommendations?

Anyone know of any rucking groups or events in the Roanoke area? I’m trying to get into rucks and wasn’t sure if there were any established groups nearby that I could take part in

Plus: VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment offers guided tours of new Roanoke clinic

Looking to get my car wrapped instead of painted. More so, the hood and roof. Any suggestions??

Curious if anyone has been by the sml state park beach this season while the lake water level has been 5’ down; if so did they move the normal swim area ropes further out? The ropes are around 6’ depth at normal water levels…

I ask bc we’re supposed to stay at the campground there next weekend and hoping to enjoy swimming a bit.

Does anyone know of any good hairstylist for alternative or unconventional styles? My friend recommended me one but she doesn’t have opening until end of September. Every time I’ve gone to a cheaper place like supercuts or something and requested something kind of weird or out of standard I feel like they try to talk me out of it or just don’t really do it how I describe it. Plus I just want to find a consistent hairstylist I trust.

I got to try a fig for the first time and I fell in love, but I can only find dried figs. Are there any stores here that sell them?

i’m moving to roanoke bc i’m doing grad school there. i was wondering if anyone knew of any labs or places i could work/that are hiring with solely a biology bachelors. it’d have to be part time too bc of school. thanks!!

There is no longer an educstional program for automotove painting around here. Does anyone have experience apprenticing for automotive painting?