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40 UNDER 40

Celebrate the Class of 2020!

ON THE COVER:
VALLEYLIFE:
LIFE:INSIDERS
INSIDERS AND
AND NEWCOMERS
GUIDE
VALLEY
NEWCOMERS
GUIDE

33. Meet the next generation of our region's leaders in health care,
education, nonprofit, outdoor recreation and more, thanks to our
readers' nominations. Written by Liz Long

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

UNDER 40
40
THE CLASS OF 2020

MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS

"40 Under 40" nominee
TYLER GODSEY
and family in
Five Points
Music Sanctuary

See the
full list on
PAGE 33

+

Remarkable
Roanoke
What Makes Us
So Special?

Hemp

A Growing
Success

Vote

for the Best
Of Roanoke
See page 65

REMARKABLE ROANOKE
IN EVERY ISSUE
8

EDITOR'S LETTER

10

STRANGE DAYS OF ROANOKE

12

THE HOME FRONT

14

THE GIST

18

SOUTHERN SPOONFUL

30. The growth (and success) of the hemp
industry continues to surprise.
by Christina Nifong

20

EVENTS CALENDAR

TIMELESS STYLE

64

THE DISH

66

THEN & NOW

STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12,
1970, SECTION 3685, TITLE 39, UNITED STATES
CODE SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT
AND CIRCULATION OF: The Roanoker, published
bi-monthly at 3424 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke,
VA 24018. Number of issues published annually, 6.
Subscription price: $14.95 (6 issues). The general
business offices of the publisher are located at 3424
Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
The names and addresses of the Publisher and
Editor-in-Chief are: Publisher, Richard Wells, P.O. Box
21535, Roanoke, VA 24018, 3424 Brambleton Avenue,

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26. Why is our city so special? Where do we
even begin? Let us count the ways.
by Christina Nifong

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

HEMP, HEMP HOORAY

44. A historic home's kitchen renovation
provides a calming space for family.
by Christy Rippel

Roanoke, VA 24018; Editor-in-Chief, Kurt Rheinheimer,
P.O. Box 21535, Roanoke, VA 24018, 3424 Brambleton
Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
The owner is LeisureMedia360, Richard Wells, P.O.
Box 21535, Roanoke, VA 24018, 3424 Brambleton
Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
The average number of copies of each issue during
the preceding 12 months:
A) Total of copies printed: Net press run: 8034
B) Paid circulation:
1) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors
and counter sales: 736

A PLACE FOR GATHERING

52. Roanoke's newest restaurant, Bloom,
provides a full-service experience.
by Shari Dragovich

TAKE A TOUR

55. Get to know the local food scene (and
its history) like never before, thanks to Tour
Roanoke.
by Shari Dragovich

SOUP DU JOUR

Jess Sorenson of Bone and Sol
Photography photographed 40
Under 40 nominee Tyler Godsey
with his family at Five Points
Music Sanctuary. Learn more
about Godsey and his foundation
starting on page 33.

SPECIAL SECTIONS:

VALLEY LIFE 2019
AFTER PAGE 50. The Insiders
and Newcomers Guide
showcases the best of the
region, including business,
education and more.
FOODIE PROFILES
62. Learn more about these
award-winning establishments.

94. These unusual, flavorful soups are sure to
warm you up during the cold winter months.
by Layla Khoury-Hanold

2) Mail subscriptions: 3767
C) Total paid circulation: 4503
D) Free distribution by mail, carrier or other means,
samples, complimentary, and other free copies:
2377
E) Total distribution: 6880
F) Copies not distributed: Office use, left over,
unaccounted, spoiled after printing, returns from news
agents: 1154
G) Total: 8034
The actual number of copies of single issue published
nearest to filing date:
A) Total of copies printed: Net press run: 7200

B) Paid circulation:
1) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors
and counter sales: 1476
2) Mail subscriptions: 3523
C) Total paid circulation: 4999
D) Free distribution by mail, carrier or other means,
samples, complimentary, and other free copies:
2111
E) Total distribution: 7110
F) Copies not distributed: Office use, left over,
unaccounted, spoiled after printing, returns from
news agents: 90
G) Total: 7200

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