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New cameras on I-81 will soon ticket speeders

Roanoke, VA Author: Roanoke Rambler Staff Published: 5:05 AM EST May 20, 2026 Edited: 5:05 AM EST May 20, 2026 For Roanoke drivers, the newest hazard on Interstate 81 may not be the orange barrels, narrowed ramps or concrete barriers. It may be the envelope that arrives later.

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Paying Too Much for Gas? 5 Simple Fixes Most Drivers Overlook

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This Fall, Get Bullish on Durham

A short drive from Roanoke, Durham offers travelers cosmopolitan vibes and a community that celebrates an authentic sense of self.

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Wise Up: Southwest Virginia County Banks on Music and Nature in a Post-Coal Future

Wise County is building an economy on things that can’t be outsourced: natural beauty and traditional mountain music.

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For a Retro Road Trip, Get Your Kicks on Route 11, Where Monumental Kitsch Abounds

An hour north of Roanoke, you’ll find larger-than-life attractions along U.S. 11 — the Route 66 of Virginia's Blue Ridge.

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36 Hours in Blacksburg

There's more to this New River Valley college town than hikes and higher ed.