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Julianna Stephenson

This portfolio features samples of my work that have been published in the Roanoke Times, the Rockbridge Report, The Scout Guide Roanoke,and the Ring-tum Phi, Washington & Lee University's independent student newspaper. You can also find live broadcasts I have produced for WDBJ7 and the Rockbridge Report.

Featured Articles

The Scout Guide •

Black Business Month Spotlight: E.B. Smith on Entrepreneurship in Roanoke

Photo: E.B. Smith, Executive Director, Harrison Museum of African American Culture


August is National Black Business Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the country, but also right here in the Roanoke Valley. The Scout Guide Roanoke had the privilege to speak with E.B. Smith, Executive Director at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture about the contributions, challenges, and future of Black-owned businesses in our region....
The Roanoke Times •

Pulaski County's water park to reopen for summer of 2025 after fire last year

“It was heartbreaking that this carelessness has cost the community so much, but it’s also a teachable moment,” Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet said. “It teaches us to value and appreciate the things that are important to us that we may take for granted.”

The county plans to build the facility back even better, Sweet said. The shelter will double in size and be extended to the pool deck. Previously, the shelter had been outside of the pool and disconnected from the deck.