Ayr Mount, a Federal-era plantation house, sits just outside town with beautiful grounds for exploring. The Poet’s Walk trail there offers a peaceful stroll through woods and fields. Perched where the ...

“See how they spelled it up here,” cracked Wooddy, referring to the way his name was misspelled on the Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame Super Senior division scoreboard Monday.

Cave Spring-based developer Alexander Boone has removed the town homes from his plans but still aims to build 110 single-family homes on the property.