Heroin rings of Roanoke || The Roanoke Times

Three intertwined heroin cases went through the Roanoke court system recently. This graphic aimed to explain the tangled web.

Crime statistics at housing projects || The Roanoke Times

This graphic examines various crime statistics at the eight Roanoke housing projects.

Dress up the Red Sox player || The Roanoke Times

This graphic was launched to generate excitement on opening day of the Salem Red Sox. Also, it shows the new Red Sox uniforms. (Uniforms by Rob Lunsford)

May wildflowers || The Roanoke Times

This project was part of a three-part series showcasing the different types of wildflowers around Roanoke. This graphic also featured a video of a local azalea garden.

Saying goodbye || The Roanoke Times

After a combined 88 years of operation, two Roanoke City Schools closed their doors. This graphic highlights two videos about the closing of the schools.

More than a meetng || The Roanoke Times

Virginia Rep. Rick Boucher had a townhall meeting on health reform recently. This graphic seeks to put a face on those who attended.

Tucked away treasures || The Roanoke Times

This map was designed with Google Maps API as a way to plot all 10 locations highlighted by our outdoors editor as part of his "Tucked away treasures" series.

Clam Bayou || The Poynter Institute

This graphic highlights those people affected by pollution in the St. Petersburg, Fla., Clam Bayou, a little known nature preserve on the Gulf Coast.

Academic challenge quiz || The Roanoke Times

A high school tennis tandem is just as good in academic challenge as on the tennis court. Here's an example of their academic challenge quiz.

Ridin' Harleys || The Roanoke Times

The Virginia Harley Owners Group (HOGS) came to Roanoke recently. This was produced with photos from John W. Adkisson.