About us

The Roanoke Rambler (est. 2021) is a hyper-local, independent online and investigative news site whose mission is to inform the public of important issues affecting their lives, expose government wrongdoings, uncover societal ills, and hold the powerful accountable. Our journalism is unbiased, factual and unauthorized. We are fearless in our pursuit of truth and are free from influence and agendas.

With 11,000+ subscribers and growing, The Rambler is positioning itself as the go-to source for local news in the Roanoke Valley, focused on local government, business, education, the environment, racial and social justice issues, and more — at a time when traditional media outlets are contracting and struggling to provide news coverage. We focus on stories you won’t find elsewhere.

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