The Roanoker MARCH/APRIL 2017 I VOLUME XLIV NUMBER 3/4 FEATURES 21 Women Making Waves These seven women, all under 40, are creating strong and positive change in the Roanoke Valley. by Liz Long 32 The Next Chapter These women are realizing their dreams at middle age. by Dan Smith 73 47 JOHN PARK Hollins University and Roanoke College Turn 175 These venerable valley institutions are both on stronger ground than ever. DEPARTMENTS by Dan Smith 21 7 52 Mall Wonder: Are Roanoke Shopping Centers Beating the National Trend? Worth a Click 8 From the Editor 10 Valley View and Towers are Lunch With healthy, and there's new hope 12 for Tanglewood. by Mason Adams Events 58 16 Streets of Roanoke Gardens, Gardens, Gardens 18 The Gist Here's a look at the homes 81 for both the 2016 and 2017 JULIANE RAINONE The Dish 82 Where are They Now? SPECIAL SECTION ON THE COVER Roanoke Hall of Femme Julianne Rainone photographed WSLS anchor Sponsored Profiles of Brie Jackson at the Channel 10 studios. See page Roanoke Women. 21 for Liz Long's profile of Jackson and six other Page 38 young women making a mark in Roanoke. 4 | MARCH/APRIL 2017 editions of Roanoke Garden Week. by Liz Long 73 Delightful Dining Niches Scratch Biscuit and White Oak Tea Tavern have both created a passionate following. by Shari Dragovich THEROANOKER.COMhttp://www.THEROANOKER.COM