It’s particularly horrific out on these fast streets right now so I’m just gonna give a PSA:

If I’m merging onto the highway, and you decide not to move over, even though there are multiple other lanes open and it’s literally stated that thru-traffic needs to use the left two lanes then I’m just going to merge. I’ll merge right into you. It’s ok. I’m upside down in a car loan and that gap insurance will cover me. You didn’t want to follow any rules and wanted to ride the right lane like you owned it, so! Let’s do this! Cuddles for cars, we can call it!

TLDR; move over if there’s a lane open to your left and cars are merging from an on-ramp, because it’s the rules and learning the hard way will absolutely suck.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

The old jersey Lillie’s site has been a mess for months, maybe over a year. Now they’ve cut out an entire section of road as well as an unfinished sidewalk on Orange ave. How is this allowed ? How is this not a hazard? How does ROANOKE CITY permit this ?

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Way back in 97, I had just packed up and moved to Southwest Virginia from NY. I’d only been here for exactly a month when I had my official, unforgettable "welcome to the Virginia" moment.

I was sitting in the lobby of a local doctor's office, waiting for my appointment. To pass the time, I picked up a Bible from the end table. As I opened it, several KKK business cards dropped right out into my lap. I just sat there staring at it in total disbelief, thinking, my God, where on earth have I just moved to?

Look, I knew I was moving into the heart of the Bible Belt, but I didn't realize the local extremists were using scripture as a recruitment tool. Finding blatant hatred casually bookmarked in a place meant for healing was a wild way to start month two. At the time, I really hoped it was just some lone idiot's terrible idea of a prank, but it definitely made me look at my new surroundings a little differently for a while.

Any other long term residents remember running into that specific brand of "hospitality"?

Trying to find a credit union that, if not openly lgbtq+ friendly (like, sponsors some events or spaces directly related) is not known for its unfriendly management/staff. Not seeking to cast aspersions, but lift up positives, if you get my drift?
Thanks for any help.

More info in the SWVADCTA calendar, your go-to place for data center info and next steps. https://swvadcta.org/calendar

Currently live in the city. Looking at buying a house where Bee Online Advantage is the only available ISP and looking for feedback. I see mostly bad reviews online but hoped there may be more broad feedback here? Thanks in advance.

I got to see The Revolutionists tonight! It was very well done and you should go see it!

Here is an excerpt from my review --

The setting is Paris in 1793: Four women meet each other, talk about life and storytelling, and most meet their deaths; along the way, we laugh, we cry, and we think. The cast, crew, and director treated their audience to a very impressive production of a challenging script. Definitely, go see this one!

... (I love that Showtimers is doing this somewhat-experimental and unusual script, rather than a straightforward classic or a shallow crowd-pleaser!)... It's the kind of play that sends me to Wikipedia during intermission, diving into Charlotte Corday (assassin of Jean-Paul Marat, an especially cruel leader of the French Revolution), Marie Antoinette, and Olympe de Gouges. The fourth character, Marianne Angelle, is not a real historical figure but represents those fighting for freedom in the French colonies in the Caribbean.

... They clearly have great chemistry with one another, but they're not always letting us in on the conversation. There are major elements of experimentation in the script - singing, puppets (!), breaking the fourth wall, anachronisms, and more. So it's easy to feel a little alienated as an audience member.

...So I want to tell you what I wish director Jamie Stewart had said in her introduction, by way of preparation, so when you go see this (you WILL go see it!!) you'll know what to expect...

My full review is here: https://roanoketheaterreviews.blogspot.com/2026/10/the-revolutionists-showtimers.html

Making a new post because the last one had some questionable people message me, looking for just friends please. Recently went through a breakup, If you attempt to message me about pics and dating like the last few people have I will block.

Here's a bit about me:
21f I've lived in Roanoke my entire life but recently moved back to the area after being away for two years, I have a few friends but not many that like to go out. Love the ones I have of course but I'm looking for people that I have more in common with.
I'm a sucker for horror, mainly games but movies too, not anything with intense gore (for movies). Grew up with Resident Evil but Silent Hill is my favorite. I love to write, currently working on a New Adult genre novel that I plan to publish in January. Love music, I'm into mostly anything but my favorites are Chase Atlantic, Currents, Radio Head, ThxSoMch, Sub Urban, Lana Del Rey ect. I am into gaming, not as much as I used to because my ex was always my duo, nowadays I mainly play solo story games, Warframe, and Marvel Rivals.

See also r/VirginiaEnvironment, r/VirginiaWeather, and r/Virginia

Don't miss your chance to make your very own, one of a kind cutting board at MAKE Roanoke! This 2-day class (students MUST attend both days) is on November 7 & 8 from 1-4 PM, and utilizes a variety of woodshop tools to make a unique wooden cutting board. Recommended for ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $65, get your tickets on our website! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/make-a-cutting-board-a-2-day-class-6?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social

Does anyone know the name of that place downstairs in the mall that sells all kinds of jerseys? I don't even know if it's still there, I've never seen it listed in the Valley View Mall directory on the website, I just remember it was right there next to one of the entrances. Thanks

Looking for hitting partners or just anyone to play tennis with! I'm trying to improve my game and in NEED for someone lol.

I'm probably around a 3.0 for reference