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Two local favorites are coming together for a new restaurant at Tanglewood! 🍖☕ The Perk & Pit will bring Big Daddy's BBQ...
10/23/2026

Two local favorites are coming together for a new restaurant at Tanglewood! 🍖☕ The Perk & Pit will bring Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack and Bean Bliss Coffee Bar together under one roof in an exciting new dining concept in Roanoke County, Virginia.

The Perk & Pit will offer craft coffee and breakfast, authentic Texas-style BBQ, outdoor patio seating, and more. We’re excited to see this local concept take shape and add another great dining destination to the Tanglewood area!

10/22/2026

The Board of Supervisors is excited to see the new Roanoke County Career and Technology Center complete. Students and teachers will transition to the building in January and have a state-of-the-art facility to train for the vital jobs needed in the Roanoke Valley.

Funding for the new career and technology center, as well as renovations to W.E. Cundiff and Glen Cove Elementary, represent a $130 million investment in Roanoke County Public Schools.

We can’t wait for students to get into the facility and gain the skills they need to be opportunity ready.

The School of Southwest Virginia Ballet is now open in Cave Spring! 🎉🩰 Southwest Virginia Ballet has been contributing t...
10/19/2026

The School of Southwest Virginia Ballet is now open in Cave Spring! 🎉🩰 Southwest Virginia Ballet has been contributing to our community for 35 years, and has now opened a school offering immersive ballet classes for all levels, from pre-ballet for students ages 4 and up through advanced levels.

📍 3719 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke

Learn more about the School of Southwest Virginia Ballet at: https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/09/16/southwest-virginia-ballet-opens-pre-professional-ballet-school/

Our new sign is up, and our doors are open! 🩰

We would love to welcome you to the School of Southwest Virginia Ballet! Stop by and visit us at 3719 Brambleton Avenue to take a look around and learn all about our exciting ballet classes for every skill level. While you are there, find out about opportunities to connect with the community and volunteer for our upcoming Nutcracker performance by Southwest Virginia Ballet!

For more information, visit our website at: https://svballet.org/2026/08/school-of-southwest-virginia-ballet-opens/

Head to Explore Park and Downtown Roanoke for a weekend of outdoor community and adventure! 🚴 The Roanoke GO Outside Fes...
10/17/2026

Head to Explore Park and Downtown Roanoke for a weekend of outdoor community and adventure! 🚴 The Roanoke GO Outside Festival is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outside recreation. By combining the things outdoor enthusiasts love – camping, music, gear, races, and demos all in a beautiful outdoor setting – GO Fest is a celebration of everything outdoors!

Learn more about this year's GO Outside Festival at: https://roanokegofest.com/

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism | Roanoke Outside | Roanoke Region of Virginia

Adventure Outpost returns this weekend to Explore Park for the third year at Roanoke GO Outside Festival!

Experience hands-on adventures, camping, disc golf, outdoor vendors and more Saturday, October 17 and Sunday October 18, along with the Ultimate Air Dogs, live music at Twin Creeks Brewpub, Ninja Nation Obstacle Course and The Wild Way Geocache Hunt!

Check out the event map to check out the event layout in the Visitor Center Zone and Journey’s End Zone. Shuttles are available from the Festival Basecamp to Explore Park each day from 10:30 AM to 5 PM for attendees to experience the most of GO Fest!

Visit https://roanokegofest.com/schedule/ for the entire festival schedule!

10/16/2026

What does a future in manufacturing look like? It could be closer to home than you think. ⚙️ From engineering and technology to skilled trades and production, manufacturing offers a wide range of career opportunities right here in Roanoke County, Virginia and the Roanoke Region.

🎥 In celebration of Manufacturing Day and Manufacturing Month, hear from local manufacturers and students as they share their perspectives on the opportunities available in this industry!

Cardinal Glass Industries | Mack Trucks | Marvin | Medeco | New Millennium | Novonesis

One month left to apply for the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority’s Business Equipment Acquisition Program (...
10/15/2026

One month left to apply for the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority’s Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) Grant! 💰 This reimbursement program helps eligible businesses purchase qualifying capital equipment that improves productivity, efficiency, capacity, safety, and competitiveness. For-profit businesses in Roanoke County, Virginia or the Town of Vinton, Virginia with at least two full-time employees may qualify for up to 50% of equipment costs, capped at $15,000 or $20,000. Applications close Sunday, November 15.

Learn more about the BEAP Grant and apply at: https://www.chooseroanokecounty.com/492/Roanoke-County-EDA-BEAP-Grant

📸: Previous BEAP Grant recipients Creative Occasions Flowers & Events and Wilson Dental Associates

10/09/2026

Needle in the Noke is celebrating their grand opening this Saturday, October 10, at The Shoppes at West Village in Cave Spring! 🎉 Find modern needlepoint, hand-painted canvases, fibers, classes, finishing services, and more in this new local shop. 🧵🧶 We’re glad that they choose to do business in Roanoke County, Virginia!

📍 3555 Electric Road, Suite J, Roanoke

09/30/2026

ABoone Real Estate has announced the tenant lineup for the first phase of Tanglewood Crossing, a new mixed-use center-style development at 4502 Starkey Road in Southwest Roanoke County. Opening in March 2027, the 13,270-square-foot retail center will feature Bubbakoo's Burritos, Dave's Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly, European Wax Center, and Mattress Warehouse.

Developed by ABoone Real Estate and the Boxley Family on 3.74 acres at the intersection of Route 419/Electric Road and Starkey Road, Tanglewood Crossing will also include a four-story mixed-use building with 42 residential units and 10,410 square feet of retail and restaurant space, plus a third building with 56 residential units.

TANGLEWOOD CROSSING ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT, RETAIL AND SERVICE LINEUPBubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Bell...
09/30/2026

TANGLEWOOD CROSSING ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT, RETAIL AND SERVICE LINEUP
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly and European Wax Center will enter the Roanoke market, joining Mattress Warehouse at Tanglewood Crossing.

ABoone Real Estate has announced the tenant lineup for the first phase of Tanglewood Crossing, a new mixed-use town center-style development at 4502 Starkey Road in Southwest Roanoke County, Virginia. Scheduled to open in March 2027, the first phase of the development will feature Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly, European Wax Center and Mattress Warehouse.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly and European Wax Center will make their Roanoke-market debuts at Tanglewood Crossing. Mattress Warehouse, which already operates in the region, will round out the first phase of Tanglewood Crossing.

Located at the intersection of Route 419/Electric Road and Starkey Road, Tanglewood Crossing is being developed by a partnership between ABoone Real Estate and the Boxley Family on 3.74 acres near Tanglewood Mall, with Segall Group serving as the project’s leasing representative.

The development will include a 13,270-square-foot retail center fronting Electric Road; a four-story mixed-use building featuring 10,410 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 42 residential units; and a third building with 56 residential units. Approximately 3,000 square feet of the mixed-use building’s commercial space has been pre-leased, leaving roughly 7,200 square feet available that can be divided to accommodate tenant needs. The mixed-use building is expected to open in late 2027.

“Tanglewood Crossing represents an exciting investment in the Cave Spring community and the continued transformation of the Route 419 corridor consistent with the 419 Town Center Plan,” said Paul Mahoney, Cave Spring District representative on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. “These new businesses and residences will bring additional energy, business opportunities, and activity to the area while offering residents and visitors even more reasons to spend time in Roanoke County.”

“We are excited to introduce a diverse mix of restaurants, retailers and services to Roanoke County at Tanglewood Crossing,” said Alexander Boone, President of ABoone Real Estate, the project’s developer. “These restaurants and retailers will complement the development’s residences to create an active destination throughout the day. Our residents will walk to restaurants, retailers and Carilion Wellness and create a vibrant community not found in Roanoke County. Tanglewood Crossing is the town center that Roanoke County envisioned in 2019 when it created the Reimagine 419 district. With only a few commercial spaces remaining, we look forward to completing a lineup that serves both the surrounding neighborhood and the broader Roanoke region.”

“Bringing Bubbakoo’s to Virginia for the first time is an important milestone for our continued growth, and we’re proud to make our debut in Roanoke,” said Chris Ives, CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos. “Tanglewood Crossing gives us the opportunity to introduce a new community to our bold, customizable menu and ‘Create Something Different’ experience, and we look forward to becoming part of all the growth happening in the area.”

TENANT LINEUP

Bubbakoo's Burritos: A fast-casual Mexican-fusion restaurant offering made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and signature creations. The Tanglewood Crossing location will be the brand’s first in the Roanoke market.

Dave's Hot Chicken: A fast-casual concept specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, including tenders, sliders and bites with a range of spice levels.

Biscuit Belly: A breakfast and brunch concept known for Southern-inspired biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, specialty drinks and creative twists on comfort-food favorites.

European Wax Center: A personal-care brand providing professional waxing services and related beauty products.

Mattress Warehouse: A specialty bedding retailer offering mattresses, bed bases and sleep accessories.

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5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, VA
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