The 14th annual Go Fest is just around the corner, and this weekend, thousands of people are expected to flock to Roanoke to experience what the Go Outside Festival has to offer.

All season long, a few local parks will be hosting a lineup of food trucks; perfect for your lunch break or an afternoon sweet treat.

A new study says just a 10-day strike could cause more than four billion dollars in losses for customers and small businesses.

On January 1, the minimum wage will increase from $11 to $12.

The series takes a deeper look into local businesses in southwest Virginia and the stories behind them.