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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/19 to 11/26.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/19 to 11/26.

With the holidays coming up, see what's planned in Happenings.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Nov 18, 2025 • 11 min read
'Some Tough Decisions' Ahead as Consultant Gives Reality Check on Roanoke Finances
City Hall

'Some Tough Decisions' Ahead as Consultant Gives Reality Check on Roanoke Finances

The city paid PFM Group to take an independent look at what the next five years may bring.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Nov 11, 2025 • 7 min read
Urban Renewal Apology Moves Closer to City Council Decision
Racial justice

Urban Renewal Apology Moves Closer to City Council Decision

After three community meetings, Roanoke's Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will take its recommendations to city council.

  • Sinclair Holian - Report for America
Sinclair Holian - Report for America Nov 11, 2025 • 4 min read
Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic at Valley View Gets a No From Roanoke Commission
Business

Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic at Valley View Gets a No From Roanoke Commission

The opposition included the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Nov 11, 2025 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/12 to 11/19.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/12 to 11/19.

As the holidays approach, find something to do in our Happenings.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Nov 11, 2025 • 10 min read
Lust or Bust: Roanoke Strip Club Planned But Questions Abound
Business

Lust or Bust: Roanoke Strip Club Planned But Questions Abound

City officials are evaluating whether the project needs to go to the board of zoning appeals to get permission to open.

  • Jeff Sturgeon
Jeff Sturgeon Nov 4, 2025 • 5 min read
Hash Wins Roanoke Sheriff Race Handily, Rasoul and McNamara Reelected to State House
Politics

Hash Wins Roanoke Sheriff Race Handily, Rasoul and McNamara Reelected to State House

After an eventful race with Republican James Creasy, Sheriff Antonio Hash said his campaign didn't need to "sling mud."

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Nov 4, 2025 • 3 min read
Corner Booth: Spanish Eatery Coming to Promissory, Papa's Box Opens, Layla's Takes on Brood and Places for Brunch
Food

Corner Booth: Spanish Eatery Coming to Promissory, Papa's Box Opens, Layla's Takes on Brood and Places for Brunch

There's also news about Canvas & Coffee Art Cafe on Grandin Road.

  • Layla Khoury-Hanold
Layla Khoury-Hanold Nov 4, 2025 • 9 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/5 to 11/12.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/5 to 11/12.

Looking for something to do? Find numerous options in our Happenings calendar.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Nov 4, 2025 • 12 min read
Concerns Raised About Creasy Address, Hash-led Operations as Roanoke Sheriff Race Closes
Politics

Concerns Raised About Creasy Address, Hash-led Operations as Roanoke Sheriff Race Closes

Voters will elect incumbent Sheriff Antonio Hash, a Democrat, or Republican James Creasy next week.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Oct 28, 2025 • 6 min read
Leaders Celebrate, Evaluate Valley Metro at 50-year Mark, as New RFP Issued
Transportation

Leaders Celebrate, Evaluate Valley Metro at 50-year Mark, as New RFP Issued

Is the city about to hire a new manager for its bus system?

  • Jeff Sturgeon
Jeff Sturgeon Oct 28, 2025 • 3 min read
Four Quadrants, One City: Q&A with Carolina Smales, Venezuelan American Author
Interview

Four Quadrants, One City: Q&A with Carolina Smales, Venezuelan American Author

In this new Q&A series, we invite the community to reflect on living in a divided city. We sit down with Carolina Smales, a Venezuelan American health analyst and children's author.

  • Sinclair Holian - Report for America
Sinclair Holian - Report for America Oct 28, 2025 • 11 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/29 to 11/5.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/29 to 11/5.

Find something to do in our comprehensive Happenings.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Oct 28, 2025 • 11 min read
In Blue and Red Roanoke Valley Districts, Challengers Seek to Disrupt the Expected
Politics

In Blue and Red Roanoke Valley Districts, Challengers Seek to Disrupt the Expected

Candidates in the Roanoke-related contests are competing amid the attention-seeking blitz of statewide races.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Oct 21, 2025 • 10 min read
Roanoke Vice Mayor Says No Dice on Casino, Vinton Officials Say They're Good with Rosie's
Business

Roanoke Vice Mayor Says No Dice on Casino, Vinton Officials Say They're Good with Rosie's

Where Roanoke's pursuit of a casino license goes from here remains to be seen.

  • Todd Jackson
  • Jeff Sturgeon
Todd Jackson, Jeff Sturgeon Oct 21, 2025 • 4 min read
Ramblings: Mayor Confirms Bench Removal Consent; $500,000 of City Hall Jobs Added; Parking Study Opens
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.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Oct 21, 2025 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/22 to 10/29.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/22 to 10/29.

Looking for something to do? Check out our comprehensive Happenings.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Oct 21, 2025 • 16 min read
These Interactive Maps Show How Segregation in Roanoke Has Evolved Over 50 Years
Segregation

These Interactive Maps Show How Segregation in Roanoke Has Evolved Over 50 Years

Explore how lines of residential segregation have proved difficult to erase in Roanoke.

  • Sinclair Holian - Report for America
Sinclair Holian - Report for America Oct 14, 2025 • 7 min read
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