Legal Google Strives To Keep Data Center Water Use Secret After Judge Orders Records Released A Roanoke judge has ordered the Western Virginia Water Authority to release information related to a potential Google data center.
Politics Beth Macy Enters Race for Congress Blasting Ben Cline and Saying Enough is Enough Democratic candidates are lining up to get a chance to run against incumbent Republican Ben Cline.
Education Roanoke School Funding Percentage to Drop If Draft Policy Is Approved by Council A task force is meeting as a debate revolves around a consultant's report and how much money the school system deserves.
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Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/19 to 11/26. With the holidays coming up, see what's planned in Happenings.
City Hall 'Some Tough Decisions' Ahead as Consultant Gives Reality Check on Roanoke Finances The city paid PFM Group to take an independent look at what the next five years may bring.
Racial justice Urban Renewal Apology Moves Closer to City Council Decision After three community meetings, Roanoke's Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will take its recommendations to city council.
Business Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic at Valley View Gets a No From Roanoke Commission The opposition included the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/12 to 11/19. As the holidays approach, find something to do in our Happenings.
Business Lust or Bust: Roanoke Strip Club Planned But Questions Abound City officials are evaluating whether the project needs to go to the board of zoning appeals to get permission to open.
Politics Hash Wins Roanoke Sheriff Race Handily, Rasoul and McNamara Reelected to State House After an eventful race with Republican James Creasy, Sheriff Antonio Hash said his campaign didn't need to "sling mud."
Food Corner Booth: Spanish Eatery Coming to Promissory, Papa's Box Opens, Layla's Takes on Brood and Places for Brunch There's also news about Canvas & Coffee Art Cafe on Grandin Road.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/5 to 11/12. Looking for something to do? Find numerous options in our Happenings calendar.
Politics Concerns Raised About Creasy Address, Hash-led Operations as Roanoke Sheriff Race Closes Voters will elect incumbent Sheriff Antonio Hash, a Democrat, or Republican James Creasy next week.
Transportation Leaders Celebrate, Evaluate Valley Metro at 50-year Mark, as New RFP Issued Is the city about to hire a new manager for its bus system?
Interview Four Quadrants, One City: Q&A with Carolina Smales, Venezuelan American Author In this new Q&A series, we invite the community to reflect on living in a divided city. We sit down with Carolina Smales, a Venezuelan American health analyst and children's author.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/29 to 11/5. Find something to do in our comprehensive Happenings.
Politics In Blue and Red Roanoke Valley Districts, Challengers Seek to Disrupt the Expected Candidates in the Roanoke-related contests are competing amid the attention-seeking blitz of statewide races.
Business Roanoke Vice Mayor Says No Dice on Casino, Vinton Officials Say They're Good with Rosie's Where Roanoke's pursuit of a casino license goes from here remains to be seen.
Ramblings Ramblings: Mayor Confirms Bench Removal Consent; $500,000 of City Hall Jobs Added; Parking Study Opens What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
