Amazon Plans Praised By Roanoke Leaders, Bus Service on Sundays, Late Nights To Launch, Gun Panelists Resign Amazon eyes land once tapped for Deschutes Brewery; Valley Metro extending bus service in pilot; gun violence panelists resign.
Roanoke Churches Are Being Converted To Housing, New Poetry, Council's Wish List to State Lawmakers, and More Plans call for historic Roanoke churches to become housing; new poetry; Council's wish list to state lawmakers
Evans Spring Plan Says Bridge Is Crucial, Deputy Roanoke Police Chief Resigned Amid Scrutiny, City Aces LGBTQ Score Evans Spring master plan says Valley View connector is key; deputy Roanoke police chief left amid scrutiny, city earns highest LGBTQ equality score.
Roanoke Valley Eyes Tree Canopy Coverage in New Study, Washington Park Pool Opening Pushed Back, and More Roanoke Valley studies tree canopy coverage; Washington Park pool opening pushed back; Goodwill 'breaks ground' on Melrose Plaza.
Ramblings Ramblings: Goodwill's Melrose Plaza 'Breaks Ground'; Master Planner Picked for Riverdale; Vote Data Offers Senate Insights What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Suetterlein Beats White-Boyd in State Senate Race, City Eyes Historic District for Norwich, Gun Violence Panelist Resigns Suetterlein beats White-Boyd; city eyes Norwich historic district; gun violence panelist resigns
Ramblings Ramblings: Republicans Take Regional Races, Gun Violence Panelist Resigns, Homelessness Group Plans Motel Conversion What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Roanoke City Lags in Early Vote Turnout, New Police Chief Vows Crime Reduction, Judge Rules City Can Evict Boxing Gym Roanoke City lags region in early voting; Roanoke police chief sworn in; judge rules city can evict boxing gym.
Roanoke Rejects Claytor Pitch on Gainsboro Property, State Senate Candidates Answer Questions, and More Roanoke Council rejects Claytor family proposal to sell Gainsboro property; Trish White-Boyd and David Suetterlein talk policies, politics.
Interview David Suetterlein, Roanoke Area State Senate Candidate, on Tax Relief, Abortion Limits, and Working with Democrats Suetterlein was elected to the Virginia Senate in 2015 and previously served as legislative director for former state senator Ralph Smith.
Interview Trish White-Boyd, Roanoke Area State Senate Candidate, on Car Taxes, Electric Vehicles, and Protecting Abortion Access White-Boyd was elected to Roanoke City Council in 2020 and has served as vice mayor.
Roanoke Brewery Cancels State Senate Candidate Event Over Claims of Transphobia, Carilion Moves Cancer Center, and More Why a Roanoke brewery said it canceled a state Senate candidate's event; Carilion moves cancer center; city seeks Valley View Mall revitalization.
Ramblings Ramblings: City Seeks To Spur Valley View Mall Development; Flood Resilience Plan Adopted; Discount Parking Idea Approved What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Crossing Railroad Tracks Will Cost Roanoke City, Council Sets Sights on Gun Violence Panel, Late School Bus Issue Persists City intends to pay to cross railroad tracks; Council and gun violence panel at odds; late school bus issue persists.
Hotel Roanoke Eyes Expanding Conference Center, Roanoke Police Department Creates LGBTQ Liaison, and More Hotel Roanoke explores expanding conference center; police create LGBTQ liaison; city eyes discount parking for service workers.
Ramblings Ramblings: Discount Parking Eyed for Service Workers; Lacks Statue To Be Unveiled; Fishburn Mansion Gets Restoration Grant What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Roanoke City Law Could Impact Panhandling, Police Department Reported Leadership Discord, Wells Fargo Announces Jobs Roanoke law could affect panhandlers; police department has had leadership discord, report says; Wells Fargo makes major jobs announcement.