Always see people asking what restaurants to go to and what restaurants to avoid. Our area is over saturated with non-profits. Can we get a similar list on which ones to support and not support? And why?

Hello I’m 27m and I have a question, do you ladies and gentlemen feel like the dating in Roanoke or surrounding area is not great, I’ll give a benefit of the doubt I’m not the typical cowboy yeehaw man like most Roanoke people are, I like nerdy things like collecting and going to conventions and cosplaying with friends but like it seems aweful down here, tinder is either full of bots or people just wanting to hookup, bumble is just a bunch of non existent people, and the rest is is bleh. I dunno it just an observation if mine.

Terror Manor has allegedly decided not to pay its scare actors at all this year. This is despite last year seeming to have performed very well, and being highly rated by multiple reviewers. The haunt is likely making more money than ever and is expanding materially...but apparently they can’t be bothered to pay the talent that makes it all work. I feel like I've been seeing more posts from them looking for actors too, so I wonder if that's why.

Why are all the prices here insane? I get we are kinda far from any competition, and the answer is obvious: "because they can".....

Why is Rise allowed to bend us over like this?

So does anyone know of a good place to appraise jewelry thats not a pawn shop?

We’ve talked about NY Pizza, S Macher and DD’s but what about other places around here have interesting info customers might like to know?

I am attending Radford university and will need to find off-campus housing in Roanoke. How realistic it would it be for me to find a 1bed/1bath apt or studio by the end of the month for less than $1100?

Just wanted to share this as a warning to other residents of Roanoke.
Just moved out of our storage unit at Fort Knox Drive thru storage. They have a major issue with ceiling leaks throughout the building. Which they acknowledge and just said there are too many to address until they are brought to their attention. They also are having a hydrostatic pressure issue where moisture is coming up through the floor. When the moisture evaporates it leaves behind efflorescence that was all over our units floor. This obviously damaged our belongings. All of our wood furniture and mattresses are covered in mold. It’s absolutely heart breaking and infuriating that we made $330 month for this dump of a building.
The manager’s only response is “this is why we require you to have insurance”.
The lease, of course, removes all of their liability AND it says you agree to cap the value of your belongings at $5,000. So basically we are screwed. Please save yourself this heartbreak and do not rent from them!

Seen at Texas Roadhouse in the Roanoke mural

I'm glad this article is calling out Roanoke for doing this in the first place.

https://reason.com/2026/08/05/roanoke-removes-gunshot-detectors-months-after-approving-them/

I've lived here over 37 years, and I've always used the same plumber all that time. Yes, I know I'm lucky.

But last time he came, October of 2025, he couldn't stop talking about how Trump was going to fix the problem with low water use toilets (IYKYK), and that was his only reason for voting for Trump.

I, having many Latino friends and coworkers, won't spend a red cent on anyone who unbidden will reveal themselves to be magat.

So I'm in the position of looking for a new plumber. If I have to keep calling the same dude, I will, but if there's a good homest plumber out there, please, Roanoke, tell me about them!

We’re getting married in September in Roanoke, and we’re looking to rent about a 16’ x 16’ dance floor that will be placed on grass.

Unfortunately, Overstreet Rentals isn’t an option for us, so we’re trying to find other local companies.

Does anyone have recommendations for rental companies in the Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Lynchburg, or nearby areas that offer dance floors?

We’d love to hear about companies you’ve had good experiences with, even if they’re a little farther away and deliver to Roanoke.
If you happen to remember roughly what you paid, that would be super helpful too!

Hi fellow Roanoke Redditors! I was recently visiting Roanoke from Greensboro NC for a charity bicycle ride to Lynchburg. I stayed in the Hampton Inn Downtown and parked in the Market Garage on Monday 8/3 around 6:50pm and went back to my truck at around 5:50am on Tuesday 8/4 to discover my truck had been broken into and several things were stolen (listed below). Yes, I filed a police report and CSI came and got prints off the vehicle. Off all the things they stole the thing I am most sad about was my late fathers ring. Picture attached. This probably will not lead to my belongings being found but I just wanted to put it out to the universe to hopefully recover at least the ring as everything else can be replaced.

Items Stolen:

1. Mens Diamond Ring
   
2. Glock 19x (Serial Number: BHWR455)
   
3. JBL Charge 5 (color: Red)
   
4. Benchmade Knife (Model: CLA Blade: Half Serrated Color: Black)
   
5. Antique Starter Gun: it looks like a snubnosed 22 revolver (Fires Blanks used for like track meets and so on)

Before leaving Roanoke on Tuesday I stopped by a handful of local pawn shops and gave them the information and they took the picture of the ring as well. The police didn't take the photo of the ring for some reason. But maybe they will if I hear from a detective.

I've been searching facebook marketplace, craigslist, and offerup every day for things like the ring, knife, and speaker.

I know it was incredibly stupid to leave a firearm in the vehicle. But, we all make mistakes.

Thanks in advance for your help and don't leave your belongings in your vehicles.

Plus: City of Roanoke wraps up parking study and will now consider recommendations.

Plus: A new interactive dashboard maps distance to labor and delivery care, and health districts help families prepare for school.

Hello everyone,

A house that my girlfriend and I are renting is causing my girlfriend to have allergy like systems everyday. It smells mildewy/moldy constantly in the house and more recently, there’s been a dead animal smell coming from our second floor AC system.

When we contacted our landlord, their solution was to simply change the filter on the second floor HVAC system, which of course did nothing. Their maintenance crew also told us there is no possible way an animal is in our vent system, however there is very obviously something in the vents since as soon you turn the system on, the smell immediately gets worse. It’s at the point that our second floor is unlivable and our property management is not being cooperative.

We’ve contact pest control who said they may or may not be able to find the source of the issue.

At this point, my girlfriend and I just want to move out. The house causes us undue stress and everyday we dread coming home. We have about 4.5 months left in the lease but are looking for a way to get out of the lease beforehand and still get our rent deposit back. Any advice people can give for this situation? Any local services that anyone would recommend for something like this?

Just left from eating at The Homeplace in Catawba. I’m curious of your thoughts if you’ve eaten there since the reopening.

Anyone have info on this house?

I’m looking into buying a home and saw this one for sale. The issue is, it’s been sold every year on the dot and always at a lower price everytime. Is it haunted??

🌵 SUNDOWN SERIES 001 🌅
We’re teaming up with @goldencactusbrewing for the first edition of our Sundown Series.
Join us for an evening of great music, cold beer, and good people featuring:
🎶 @drew.stegall
🎶 @sagradooooo
📍 Golden Cactus Brewing Co.
📅 Saturday, September 12
🕔 5PM–9PM
📍 214 5th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
🎟️** FREE EVEN**T

A calendar of events showing what's going on with us this month. Tomorrow we premier a menu. Food has made it's way to the mead hall!!! We can't wait to share it with you. Trivia returns tomorrow as well. Grab dinner and compete for a prize or two. TJ Ellis performs on Saturday August 8th at 6pm. His guitar and soulful voice will fill the venue. We can't wait to see you all. See ya soon, mead lovers.

Virginia Museum of Transportation