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Council Approves Wish List With a Dissent as Casino Plan Proceeds on a 'Different Path'
Politics

Council Approves Wish List With a Dissent as Casino Plan Proceeds on a 'Different Path'

Councilman Nick Hagen voted against the city and schools state legislative requests as he joins Terry McGuire opposing a casino.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Dec 2, 2025 • 3 min read
Roanoke Strip Club Can Reopen Without Zoning Board Action, Building Permit Issued
Business

Roanoke Strip Club Can Reopen Without Zoning Board Action, Building Permit Issued

A $50,000 renovation is ongoing as a plan to reopen a club on Franklin Road progresses, according to city records.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Dec 2, 2025 • 3 min read
Corner Booth: Hot Stuff, Vinton and Global Blend Cafés Open, Layla Checks Out Mama Jean's
Food

Corner Booth: Hot Stuff, Vinton and Global Blend Cafés Open, Layla Checks Out Mama Jean's

Also this month, Layla answers a reader question about good places to pick up a salad.

  • Layla Khoury-Hanold
Layla Khoury-Hanold Dec 2, 2025 • 9 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 12/3 to 12/10.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 12/3 to 12/10.

See what's going on during the holiday season in our Happenings calendar.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Dec 2, 2025 • 16 min read
‘A $30 Million Experiment': Goodwill Navigates Uncharted Territory, Deficit During Market on Melrose’s First Year
Business

‘A $30 Million Experiment': Goodwill Navigates Uncharted Territory, Deficit During Market on Melrose’s First Year

“You know, our battle has only just begun,” said a Goodwill administrator. “But we are in it to win it, and I don't have any doubt that we will.”

  • Sinclair Holian - Report for America
Sinclair Holian - Report for America Nov 25, 2025 • 10 min read
Will Airport Expansion Fly? Land Sale Remains a Question as $7 million Study Sought
Business

Will Airport Expansion Fly? Land Sale Remains a Question as $7 million Study Sought

The price of the property - part of the former Countryside Golf Course - is a component of the talks, a city official said.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Nov 25, 2025 • 3 min read
Four Quadrants, One City: Q&A with Jessica Mahuron of I Heart SE
Interview

Four Quadrants, One City: Q&A with Jessica Mahuron of I Heart SE

In this Q&A series, we invite the community to reflect on living in a divided city. We sit down with Jessica Mahuron, Southeast resident and co-chair of neighborhood nonprofit, I Heart SE.

  • Sinclair Holian - Report for America
Sinclair Holian - Report for America Nov 25, 2025 • 10 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/26 to 12/03.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/26 to 12/03.

Check out our weekly comprehensive calendar as the holiday season ramps up.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Nov 25, 2025 • 12 min read
Google Strives To Keep Data Center Water Use Secret After Judge Orders Records Released
Legal

Google Strives To Keep Data Center Water Use Secret After Judge Orders Records Released

A Roanoke judge has ordered the Western Virginia Water Authority to release information related to a potential Google data center.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 18, 2025 • 5 min read
Beth Macy Enters Race for Congress Blasting Ben Cline and Saying Enough Is Enough
Politics

Beth Macy Enters Race for Congress Blasting Ben Cline and Saying Enough Is Enough

Democratic candidates are lining up to get a chance to run against incumbent Republican Ben Cline.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Nov 18, 2025 • 7 min read
Roanoke School Funding Percentage to Drop If Draft Policy Is Approved by Council
Education

Roanoke School Funding Percentage to Drop If Draft Policy Is Approved by Council

A task force is meeting as a debate revolves around a consultant's report and how much money the school system deserves.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Nov 18, 2025 • 5 min read
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
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