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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/13 to 8/20
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/13 to 8/20

Find something to do in the next few days in our weekly Happenings calendar.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Aug 12, 2025 • 13 min read
Longtime Ballet Director's Decision To Leave U.S. Based in Part on Political Fear
Federal Effects

Longtime Ballet Director's Decision To Leave U.S. Based in Part on Political Fear

Pedro Szalay, the longtime Southwest Virginia Ballet director, said the U.S. doesn't feel like the welcoming country he embraced.

  • Christina Nifong
Christina Nifong Aug 5, 2025 • 7 min read
Corner Booth: Henrietta's Cafe Opens, Chris's Coffee & Custard Relocating, Cigars and Hot Dogs, a Look at Leonore's Pizza
Food

Corner Booth: Henrietta's Cafe Opens, Chris's Coffee & Custard Relocating, Cigars and Hot Dogs, a Look at Leonore's Pizza

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 Aug 5, 2025 • 8 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke Zoning Clash Returns To Dais with a Bang; Homelessness Task Force Forms; Vape Shops Targeted
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Zoning Clash Returns To Dais with a Bang; Homelessness Task Force Forms; Vape Shops Targeted

Roanoke leaders aim to adjust, but not completely gut, controversial zoning reforms.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Aug 5, 2025 • 6 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/6 to 8/13
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/6 to 8/13

Looking for something to do? Find an event in our comprehensive Happenings.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Aug 5, 2025 • 11 min read
Potential Botetourt Data Center Could Be Google's Thirstiest in Virginia, Prompting Water Wars
Environment

Potential Botetourt Data Center Could Be Google's Thirstiest in Virginia, Prompting Water Wars

With the chance of a major data center, the Roanoke region faces one of the most territorial tests over water since Roanoke and Roanoke County formed the water authority in 2004.

  • Henri Gendreau
  • Todd Jackson
Henri Gendreau, Todd Jackson Jul 29, 2025 • 7 min read
Roanoke City Manager Acknowledges Using AI in Writing Inaugural Speech
City Hall

Roanoke City Manager Acknowledges Using AI in Writing Inaugural Speech

As AI becomes more prevalent, local governments are among the many workplaces and institutions grappling with how to regulate its use.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Jul 29, 2025 • 6 min read
40 Years After The Flood: A Question Now of When, Not If
Climate

40 Years After The Flood: A Question Now of When, Not If

The city of Roanoke is seeking stories and pictures from the epic flood while preparations continue in wait of the next.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jul 29, 2025 • 6 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/30 to 8/6.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/30 to 8/6.

Find something to do this week in our extensive Happenings calendar.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jul 29, 2025 • 12 min read
Roanoke Sheriff Finds Home for Inmate Center — in Building Where Councilman Hagen Lives
City Hall

Roanoke Sheriff Finds Home for Inmate Center — in Building Where Councilman Hagen Lives

Res Ipsa Properties, which includes Nick Hagen and his parents, is renting a part of the building for $3,125 a month.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jul 22, 2025 • 4 min read
Roanoke Equity Board Plans Public Outreach for Urban Renewal Apology
Racial justice

Roanoke Equity Board Plans Public Outreach for Urban Renewal Apology

Three new members to the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board reenergized the conversation after months of limbo.

  • Sinclair Holian - Report for America
Sinclair Holian - Report for America Jul 22, 2025 • 7 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke Seeks New Manager for Biotech Lab; Cowell Lands Georgia Job; City Honors Disabilities Act Anniversary
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Seeks New Manager for Biotech Lab; Cowell Lands Georgia Job; City Honors Disabilities Act Anniversary

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Jul 22, 2025 • 6 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/23 to 7/30.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/23 to 7/30.

Find events of your liking in our weekly calendar.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jul 22, 2025 • 13 min read
After Blunt Letter, City Warms to Solution for Jefferson Center
Arts

After Blunt Letter, City Warms to Solution for Jefferson Center

City Council members said the Jefferson Center is too important to lose.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jul 15, 2025 • 4 min read
With $1 Billion Google Data Center Deal Inked, the Roanoke Valley Enters the Game
Development

With $1 Billion Google Data Center Deal Inked, the Roanoke Valley Enters the Game

Issues abound with one of the state's hottest business topics.

  • Jeff Sturgeon
Jeff Sturgeon Jul 15, 2025 • 5 min read
Gainsboro Changes: Major Road Redo Starts, Park Planned
Neighborhoods

Gainsboro Changes: Major Road Redo Starts, Park Planned

Millions in pandemic relief money will bring new development to an area where much has been discussed over the years.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jul 15, 2025 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/16 to 7/23.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/16 to 7/23.

Set your plans for the next week with our comprehensive calendar.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Jul 15, 2025 • 11 min read
Newest Roanoke Council Members Agree to Reassess Controversial Zoning Reforms
Housing

Newest Roanoke Council Members Agree to Reassess Controversial Zoning Reforms

The council may act before a scheduled August court hearing on related lawsuits.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Jul 8, 2025 • 4 min read
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