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day, and while your husband was talking to
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across a giant hole - say 150 feet across, 100
feet wide and more than 100 feet deep.
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014
Contents
The 360
The Network
The Flavor
The Gossip
The Look
The Gist
The Calendar
Saluting First Responders
The Best of Roanoke 2014
Downtown Roanoke: On the Grow From Within and Beyond
What’s New at Smith Mountain Lake?
Small Spaces: How to Make the Most of a Little Room
Dining Downtown: Visits to Cafe Habana and Firefly Fare
The Dish
The Perfect Weekend
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - Contents
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The 360
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Network
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Flavor
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Gossip
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Look
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Gist
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Calendar
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - Downtown Roanoke: On the Grow From Within and Beyond
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - What’s New at Smith Mountain Lake?
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - Small Spaces: How to Make the Most of a Little Room
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