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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/19 to 6/26.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/19 to 6/26.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 18, 2024 • 13 min read
Roanoke Council Names Former Portsmouth City Manager As Interim After Cowell's Departure
City Hall

Roanoke Council Names Former Portsmouth City Manager As Interim After Cowell's Departure

Lydia Pettis Patton will succeed Bob Cowell in an interim capacity over the next four months, Roanoke leaders announced

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jun 11, 2024 • 4 min read
Roanoke To Pay Departed City Manager Cowell One Year’s Salary, Benefits, Per Contract
City Hall

Roanoke To Pay Departed City Manager Cowell One Year’s Salary, Benefits, Per Contract

Bob Cowell's contract says the city must pay him a year's salary and benefits under a "no cause termination" clause.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jun 11, 2024 • 4 min read
Embattled Roanoke Council Candidate Could Still Be Elected As Democratic Nominee
Politics

Embattled Roanoke Council Candidate Could Still Be Elected As Democratic Nominee

Despite last week announcing his withdrawal from the race, Jamaal Jackson has not given formal notice to elections officials about the June 18 contest.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jun 11, 2024 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/12 to 6/19.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/12 to 6/19.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 11, 2024 • 13 min read
Letter from the Editor: We Need Help from Local Businesses and Residents. Will You Join Us?
Letter

Letter from the Editor: We Need Help from Local Businesses and Residents. Will You Join Us?

We need financial support from businesses and residents so that we can continue to publish hyper-local and investigative news.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jun 11, 2024 • 1 min read
Roanoke Council Candidate Drops Out Weeks Before Primary Amid Review of 'Questionable' Voter Signatures
Politics

Roanoke Council Candidate Drops Out Weeks Before Primary Amid Review of 'Questionable' Voter Signatures

A week after city officials received a complaint alleging an illegal campaign act, Jamaal Jackson said he is dropping out.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jun 4, 2024 • 4 min read
Who Are the Democratic Candidates for Roanoke City Council? We Asked Them 4 Questions.
Interview

Who Are the Democratic Candidates for Roanoke City Council? We Asked Them 4 Questions.

Following Jamaal Jackson’s sudden departure from the City Council race, we introduce you to Democratic candidates Terry McGuire, Phazhon Nash and Benjamin Woods.

  • Mason Adams
  • Henri Gendreau
Mason Adams, Henri Gendreau Jun 4, 2024 • 12 min read
Ramblings: Homelessness Ticks Up in Roanoke Valley; School Board Members Chosen; Applicants Seek Council Seat
Ramblings

Ramblings: Homelessness Ticks Up in Roanoke Valley; School Board Members Chosen; Applicants Seek Council Seat

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Jun 4, 2024 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/5 to 6/12.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/5 to 6/12.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 4, 2024 • 14 min read
Future Roanoke City Manager Becomes Flash Point in Campaign for City Council
Politics

Future Roanoke City Manager Becomes Flash Point in Campaign for City Council

Democrats and Republicans running for City Council are encouraging incumbents to hold off on picking Bob Cowell’s permanent successor.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau May 28, 2024 • 4 min read
Late School Bus Issue Prompts Roanoke School Board To Change Schedule, Again
Education

Late School Bus Issue Prompts Roanoke School Board To Change Schedule, Again

Despite hiring a new company to operate buses, the district says more changes are needed to prevent hundreds of students from arriving late to class each day.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau May 28, 2024 • 4 min read
Ramblings: City Eyes Gainsboro Road for Makeover; School Board Approves Student IDs; Police Use of Force Increases
Ramblings

Ramblings: City Eyes Gainsboro Road for Makeover; School Board Approves Student IDs; Police Use of Force Increases

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler May 28, 2024 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/29 to 6/5.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/29 to 6/5.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull May 28, 2024 • 13 min read
Roanoke City Manager Cowell Resigns. Here's What Led Up To It.
City Hall

Roanoke City Manager Cowell Resigns. Here's What Led Up To It.

In the wake of toxic workplace claims, City Manager Bob Cowell resigned and Council installed Mayor Sherman Lea as an acting city manager.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau May 21, 2024 • 7 min read
Feline Fine? Not One but Two Cat Cafés Compete for Cuddles and Adoptions in Roanoke
Business

Feline Fine? Not One but Two Cat Cafés Compete for Cuddles and Adoptions in Roanoke

Two different visions — both combining cats and cafés — are competing for the attention of Roanoke cat lovers.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau May 21, 2024 • 4 min read
Goodwill
Poetry

Goodwill

Why would anyone buy a pair of used underwear? / I ask myself as I search through a bin / of miscellaneous clothing at Goodwill.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler May 21, 2024 • 1 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/22 to 5/29.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/22 to 5/29.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull May 21, 2024 • 11 min read
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