By Rob Johnson rob.johnson@roanoke.com 981-3234 Several building renovations, redevelopment projects and the setting aside of land for recreation received awards from the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation on Tuesday. The recognitions ranged from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Jay Conley, The Roanoke Times, Va. Jan. 25--What had the makings of a contentious face-off among residents over locating a new restaurant on Mill Mountain turned into more of a plea for understanding by both sides on Thursday.

By John Lugar Several months ago, Valley Forward presented a vision for the Rockledge Inn.

By Mason Adams, The Roanoke Times, Va. Dec. 1--Valley Forward unveiled a proposal Friday to build a pair of restaurants and community room in a 10,000-square-foot building atop Roanoke's Mill Mountain.

By Mason Adams, The Roanoke Times, Va. Nov. 29--Roanokers will finally get their first glimpse of Valley Forward's proposal for a new building atop Mill Mountain on Friday, when members of the advocacy group hold a news conference to unveil their plans.