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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/2 to 7/9.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/2 to 7/9.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jul 1, 2025 • 8 min read
The $64-Million Question: How Will Roanoke End Up Spending Its Pandemic Relief Money?
City Hall

The $64-Million Question: How Will Roanoke End Up Spending Its Pandemic Relief Money?

Roanoke steered the biggest chunks of its pandemic relief money to food, fun and affordable housing.

  • Henri Gendreau
  • Michael Sparks
Henri Gendreau, Michael Sparks Jun 24, 2025 • 3 min read
'We're Not Going to Tolerate It': Incidents at Pools, Short Staffing Lead To Conundrum
City Hall

'We're Not Going to Tolerate It': Incidents at Pools, Short Staffing Lead To Conundrum

Vandalism and violence in the days after the joyful June 6 opening of the new Washington Park pool frustrate city leaders and may prompt added security at taxpayer cost. City Parks and Recreation workers walked and searched the water and floor of the new Washington Park pool for hours looking

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jun 24, 2025 • 4 min read
Hundreds Could Lose Roanoke Housing As Authority Director Lobbies Cline
Federal Effects

Hundreds Could Lose Roanoke Housing As Authority Director Lobbies Cline

The largest subsidized housing provider in western Virginia can’t afford air conditioning for all of its tenants. And there’s a new federal program that requires that the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority find American-made products for many of its rehab and new construction projects. That’s requiring more

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jun 24, 2025 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/25 to 7/2.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/25 to 7/2.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 24, 2025 • 12 min read
Roanoke Board Denied Volosin's Request To Host an Airbnb. Here's an Inside Look.
Housing

Roanoke Board Denied Volosin's Request To Host an Airbnb. Here's an Inside Look.

There’s a four-poster bed, De’Longhi coffee maker and ensuite bathroom — but nobody to stay at Councilman Peter Volosin’s house. Most people find it pretty easy to get a city license to run an Airbnb out of their home. But not for Volosin and his husband, Malcolm Quigley.

  • Henri Gendreau
  • Todd Jackson
Henri Gendreau, Todd Jackson Jun 17, 2025 • 5 min read
Roanoke Sheriff's Race Off To Lively Start
Politics

Roanoke Sheriff's Race Off To Lively Start

Three men who know each other well are running for the office.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jun 17, 2025 • 6 min read
Ramblings: Bob Cowell Blasts Lawsuits As 'Smear Campaign'; Littlepage Wins House Primary; Next City Audit Likely Late, Too
Ramblings

Ramblings: Bob Cowell Blasts Lawsuits As 'Smear Campaign'; Littlepage Wins House Primary; Next City Audit Likely Late, Too

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 17, 2025 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/18 to 6/25.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/18 to 6/25.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 17, 2025 • 14 min read
A Tale of Two Cottages: In White and Black Roanoke, Efforts To Save History Take Distinct Paths
Feature

A Tale of Two Cottages: In White and Black Roanoke, Efforts To Save History Take Distinct Paths

Determination to save the Washington Park cottage was spurred by historic renovation of another dilapidated house in Fishburn Park.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jun 10, 2025 • 11 min read
Despite Spending Errors, Roanoke Ended '24 Budget Year with Extra Cash
City Hall

Despite Spending Errors, Roanoke Ended '24 Budget Year with Extra Cash

There remain dueling narratives about who’s to blame for some of the recent spending and accounting lapses that auditors flagged.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jun 10, 2025 • 4 min read
Who Will Face McNamara?: Roanoke's Littlepage, Preston Vie For Democratic Nomination
Politics

Who Will Face McNamara?: Roanoke's Littlepage, Preston Vie For Democratic Nomination

Next Tuesday's Democratic primary will determine whether Donna Littlepage or Kiesha Preston face Del. Joe McNamara, R-Roanoke County.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jun 10, 2025 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/11 to 6/18.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/11 to 6/18.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 10, 2025 • 10 min read
Carilion Decision To End School Nurse Program Catches Roanoke Leaders By Surprise
Healthcare

Carilion Decision To End School Nurse Program Catches Roanoke Leaders By Surprise

The partnership between Carilion and Roanoke City Public Schools started in 2011.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jun 3, 2025 • 3 min read
Corner Booth: Star City Bodega Brings 'Cheeseburger on Steroids,' Roots & Rhythms Set, Atheling Taproom To Open
Food

Corner Booth: Star City Bodega Brings 'Cheeseburger on Steroids,' Roots & Rhythms Set, Atheling Taproom To Open

In our monthly Corner Booth food column, we feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review and more.

  • Layla Khoury-Hanold
Layla Khoury-Hanold Jun 3, 2025 • 8 min read
Ramblings: Protesters Stake Out Cline Book Reading; Cobb Leads Launch of Homelessness Task Force; City Lags in Hotel Rooms
Ramblings

Ramblings: Protesters Stake Out Cline Book Reading; Cobb Leads Launch of Homelessness Task Force; City Lags in Hotel Rooms

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 3, 2025 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/4 to 6/11.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/4 to 6/11.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jun 3, 2025 • 14 min read
Roanoke Spent $5 Million More in '24 Than Council Authorized, Violating State Law, Audit Says
City Hall

Roanoke Spent $5 Million More in '24 Than Council Authorized, Violating State Law, Audit Says

The finding underscored accounting issues that have plagued the government and which emerged during a belt-tightening budget year.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau May 27, 2025 • 5 min read
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