Feature

For Roanoke's Forgotten Dead, City Makes Final Arrangements

When a person dies in Roanoke and officials can’t find the person’s family, it becomes the city's responsibility to arrange for a cremation.

Interview

Roanoke City Council Candidate Joe Cobb on Reducing Gun Violence, Improving Public Transit, and Healing Our Community

Councilman Joe Cobb is one of four candidates running as Democrats in the June 21, 2022 primary.

Interview

Roanoke City Council Candidate Terry McGuire on Sustainability, Our Climate Future, and Voters' 'Anti-Incumbency Sentiments'

Terry McGuire is one of four candidates running as Democrats in the June 21, 2022 primary.

Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke's Second Amtrak Slated for July; Walk Along Pipeline's Route To Stop in City; Dems Squabble Over Nomination

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

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Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/25 to 6/1.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

Neighborhoods

Survey of Gainsboro Residents Marks Roanoke's First Step Exploring Neighborhood Centers

The effort marks a shift in city thinking from a focus on downtown to revitalizing neighborhood centers across Roanoke.

Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Inks Deal for Economic Strategic Plan; Election Set for Starbucks Union Vote; Early Voting Slow Going in Primaries

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/18 to 5/25.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

Abortion

Roanoke Valley Republicans Stay Mum on Abortion As Democrats Warn of Civil Rights Rollbacks

“Virginian women should be glad that the Democrats are still in charge of the General Assembly,” Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke, said.

Development

For Brandon Avenue Residents, Possible Fralin Project Emerges As Key Issue in City Council Election

Southwest Roanoke residents have rallied around fears that developer Robert Fralin will pitch again before City Council a twice-rejected proposal.