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When it comes to Valentine’s Day the color red is everywhere, symbolizing joy, passion, and love. In honor of that, this week’s recipes are two takes on red velvet. Red Velvet Cake has long been a Southern classic, but these recipes take a slightly different spin on them. Red Velvet Cupcakes This recipe... »
Red Velvet delights for Valentine’s Day
When it comes to Valentine’s Day the color red is everywhere, symbolizing joy, passion, and love. In honor of that, this week’s recipes are two takes on red velvet. Red Velvet Cake has long been a Southern classic, but these recipes take a slightly different spin on them. Red Velvet Cupcakes This recipe... »
Cave Spring Connection, Mama Taney's Kitchen 
Super Bowl is quickly approaching. Not only is it the biggest game of the year, but it is also one of the biggest food and eating days. One of the things that makes Super Bowl so much fun when it comes to cooking is the variety that each year brings. Sure, you have your... »
It’s game time
Super Bowl is quickly approaching. Not only is it the biggest game of the year, but it is also one of the biggest food and eating days. One of the things that makes Super Bowl so much fun when it comes to cooking is the variety that each year brings. Sure, you have your... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES 
ROANOKE - Multi-tasking is something women were simply born to do. It is something at which Charlotte Moore is very good. Moore is not only on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, but she is also a realtor, owner of the landscaping company Dream Scapes, as well as a single mother to two now-grown children,... »
Mastering multi-tasking a rewarding experience for Charlotte Moore
ROANOKE - Multi-tasking is something women were simply born to do. It is something at which Charlotte Moore is very good. Moore is not only on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, but she is also a realtor, owner of the landscaping company Dream Scapes, as well as a single mother to two now-grown children,... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
ROANOKE - While doctors recognize the importance of cognitive therapy, and educators talk about it, it is often a subject that is simply discussed. The value of it is always acknowledged but, if you’re trying to seek out someone who offers cognitive learning skills, you can find yourself on a seemingly wild-goose hunt. That was... »
Cognitive therapy sessions provide ‘mental boot camp’ for brain-injured youth
ROANOKE - While doctors recognize the importance of cognitive therapy, and educators talk about it, it is often a subject that is simply discussed. The value of it is always acknowledged but, if you’re trying to seek out someone who offers cognitive learning skills, you can find yourself on a seemingly wild-goose hunt. That was... »
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Trash Collection to Resume Following Act of Vandalism
ROANOKE COUNTY - Trash collection will resume on Wednesday, January 11 – one day after someone vandalized 15 of Roanoke County’s trash trucks. The windshields on the trucks were smashed with what appears to have been a baseball bat. Side mirrors on some of the trash trucks were also destroyed. The damage was discovered Tuesday morning, January... »
Breaking News, Cave Spring Connection
No Trash Collection Today in Roanoke County Due to Vandalism
ROANOKE COUNTY - There will be no trash collection today (Tues. Jan 10) in Roanoke County due to vandalism. Police are investigating after someone smashed the windshields on the County’s trash trucks. The damage was discovered this morning. The trucks are kept behind a secure gate at Roanoke County’s Public Service Center on Kessler Mill... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES 
"We've been very impressed with the response we've gotten." - Penny Lloyd, South County Marketing Manager »
New library wows patrons of all ages
"We've been very impressed with the response we've gotten." - Penny Lloyd, South County Marketing Manager »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES 
ROANOKE - Before Halloween has even arrived the stores begin filling with decorations and gifts for the upcoming Christmas season. Americans spent $15.8 billion dollars on new decorations in 2005 alone. Since that time more and more yards have become decorated with a variety of blow-up decorations. Items which range from motorcycle riding Santas, scenes... »
Christmas tree on Bridle Lane is more than a yard ornament
ROANOKE - Before Halloween has even arrived the stores begin filling with decorations and gifts for the upcoming Christmas season. Americans spent $15.8 billion dollars on new decorations in 2005 alone. Since that time more and more yards have become decorated with a variety of blow-up decorations. Items which range from motorcycle riding Santas, scenes... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, Uncategorized 
ROANOKE COUNTY - If you believe the movie ‘Elf’ then there are only three jobs available for elves: making cookies inside a giant oak tree (dangerous in the dry season), working in Santa’s workshop (also known as “the big show”), and making shoes at night while the old cobbler sleeps. Michael Ruth, who owns the... »
No elves help this cobbler
ROANOKE COUNTY - If you believe the movie ‘Elf’ then there are only three jobs available for elves: making cookies inside a giant oak tree (dangerous in the dry season), working in Santa’s workshop (also known as “the big show”), and making shoes at night while the old cobbler sleeps. Michael Ruth, who owns the... »
Cave Spring Connection, FEATURES, Uncategorized 
ROANOKE - We have all seen the movies and know how the story goes if you want to become a writer. First you get a big grant so that you may quit your job and either travel the world or move to the country where you can immerse yourself in the writing of your novel. ... »
Local author forges her own way and keeps her own voice
ROANOKE - We have all seen the movies and know how the story goes if you want to become a writer. First you get a big grant so that you may quit your job and either travel the world or move to the country where you can immerse yourself in the writing of your novel. ... » COMMENTS
a great feature story.
1 Comment »river December 16, 2011