Roanoke Casino Proceeding on 'Different Path,' Strip Club Gets Building Permit, Corner Booth Details Hot Stuff, Café Openings Roanoke's state legislative wish list process takes a turn; a Franklin Road 'gentleman's club' is on a path to reopen; our monthly food column returns with Mama Jean's take.
Market on Melrose's First Year Includes Challenges, Runway Plan Still Up in the Air, Mahuron Takes on Southeast Perceptions An extensive plan remains in place to try to ensure a Northwest grocery's survival; city, airport negotiate over land sale; I Heart SE's Jessica Mahuron offers candid thoughts.
Judge Sides with Rambler Over Data Center Info, Roanoke's Beth Macy Enters Politics, School Money Scrutiny Evolves A judge says data center details should be public, appeal is expected; author Beth Macy next story will be on the campaign; Roanoke schools brace for less money.
Roanoke Financial Skies Cloudy, Urban Renewal Apology Moves Ahead, Commission Says No to Valley View Treatment Clinic A money consultant gives a reality check on Roanoke's future; city council to receive planned urban renewal apology; a substance abuse clinic gets a planning commission no.
It's Lust or Bust for Strip Club, Hash Wins Saying He Didn't Need to 'Sling Mud,' Corner Booth Dishes Promissory News There's a plan to reopen a Roanoke strip club on Franklin Road; Rasoul and McNamara re-elected along with Hash; Layla Khoury-Hanold's food column returns.
Eventful Roanoke Sheriff Race Closing Like It Began, Big Change for Valley Metro at 50? Carolina Smales Talks Unity Concerns over candidate's address, issues with incumbent's operations mark end of sheriff race; Valley Metro plans 50th bash; Rambler series features Latino voice
Is a Roanoke House Upset Possible? Vice Mayor: No Dice on Casino, Ramblings Feature SoRo Bench Removal Update Two challengers in Roanoke-related House races face steep odds; Roanoke's odds for a casino appear steep, too; Ramblings also include City Hall job, downtown parking news.
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.
Maps Show How Segregation Shapes Roanoke, Vigilante Act in South Roanoke?, Roanoke Bets on Casino at Civic Center Click on our interactive map to learn about Roanoke's racial lines over 50 years; a bench disappeared and ignites homelessness debate; can Roanoke casino project succeed?
Virginia Tech Plans Hotel Roanoke Sale, Durham Is Bullish, Private Meetings Will Hash Out Roanoke School Funding Future Virginia Tech will test the market to see if there's a buyer for a Roanoke landmark; a trip to Durham can offer plenty to do; a task force's decision awaits on school money.
Goat Patrol Adds to Roanoke's Toolbox, Corner Booth Serves Up New Restaurant Openings, Equity Board Faces Low Turnout In a first, goats are clearing Roanoke park land; Layla Khoury-Hanold reports on new downtown restaurants; Equity Board faces challenge with turnout on proposed apology.
Roanoke Leaders Decry Youth Rec Issues, Quadrant Series Eyes Evans Spring, Washington Park Cottage Grant Bid Fails Recent city parks and rec issues prompt discussion of needed change; Quadrant series features activist; Washington Park cottage's fate back in question.
Roanoke Councilwoman Settles Slip-And-Fall Lawsuit, Berglund Center Under Review, Audit Finds City Fleet Needs Tune-Up Roanoke Councilwoman Vivian Sanchez-Jones sued a downtown restaurant over a 2022 incident; a new civic center naming rights contract is on pause; an audit finds city fleet uses a tankful of borrowed debt.
Ramblings Ramblings: Audit Shows City Fleet Needs Tune-Up; Roanoke Tree-Cutting Case Settled; Suit Refiled in Toxic City Hall Claim What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Changing the Narrative of 11th St. NW, Water Authority Board Preps Data Center Vote, Urban Renewal Apology Advances Roanoke's 11th St. NW among areas for city Main Street program; water authority slated to vote on key data center vote; equity board sends urban renewal apology to city council.
Councilman To Ask for Evans Spring Redo, Corner Booth Bakes with Sourdough, Volunteer Sues Roanoke Habitat Phazhon Nash will seek to restart city council's discussion of Evans Spring's future, Layla Khoury-Hanold's Corner Booth column returns, Habitat for Humanity faces lawsuit.
Jury Finds Former State Sen. Bell Defamed Student, Buddhist Temple Breaks Ground, Our New Q&A Series Tackles Segregation A Roanoke County jury sends a resonating defamation ruling; Buddhists celebrate a week-long ceremony for goal of new temple; E.B. Smith debuts in "Four Quadrants, One City" series.
Malfeasance Issue Resolved Per School Chair, No Texting Just Textbooks, Lawsuits Drop Like Flies: Zoning, Cowell, Volosin City leaders will soon delve back into the school funding formula; high schoolers will learn with no cell phones around; three lawsuits involving city officials are dropped.
