Ralph Berrier Jr.

Ralph Berrier was a reporter at The Roanoke Times from 1993 until 2021, working in the news, features and sports departments. He is the author of "If Trouble Don't Kill Me" (Crown, 2010).

Roanoke, Va

Climate Crisis

Roanoke Becomes Home To a New Kind of Refugee: Those Fleeing Climate Change

One-third of Americans cited climate change as a reason to move, per a recent survey. Some who do are choosing Roanoke.

Arts

Daisy Art Parade Float Bringing Mardi Gras Whimsy Through Downtown Roanoke

The parade seeks to demonstrate the ability of art and artistic expression to unite disparate people, communities and neighborhoods.

Feature

When Jimmy Carter Came To Roanoke

The Carter family recently revealed that the former president, now 98 years old, is receiving hospice care at his home in Georgia.

Feature

Meet The Man Behind The Uplifting Roanoke Museum You've Probably Never Heard Of

Andrew Reams runs what he calls the International Elevator Museum, perhaps Roanoke’s most unusual tourist destination.