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Fixture of Roanoke Music Scene 5 Points Seeks Urgent Funding To Buy Its Old Church Building
Arts

Fixture of Roanoke Music Scene 5 Points Seeks Urgent Funding To Buy Its Old Church Building

5 Points Music Sanctuary seeks to raise $300,000 before the end of this month in order to buy the church that’s become their home.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 15, 2022 • 4 min read
'Toto, We're Not in Campbell Court Anymore': Roanoke Opens Sleek Third Street Bus Station
Transportation

'Toto, We're Not in Campbell Court Anymore': Roanoke Opens Sleek Third Street Bus Station

Valley Metro opened part of its $13-million Third Street Station, which includes a Greyhound bus facility and city bus center.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 15, 2022 • 3 min read
As Developer Fralin Revives  Townhome Project, Neighbors Eye City Council Swing Vote
Development

As Developer Fralin Revives Townhome Project, Neighbors Eye City Council Swing Vote

R. P. Fralin Inc.’s scaled-back plan is the third time in five years it has tried to develop the land, efforts neighbors have rebuffed.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 15, 2022 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/16 to 11/23.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/16 to 11/23.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 15, 2022 • 8 min read
Democrats Cheer 'Clean Sweep' of Roanoke City Council Seats, Averting Strong Republican Bid
Politics

Democrats Cheer 'Clean Sweep' of Roanoke City Council Seats, Averting Strong Republican Bid

Democrats on Tuesday took all four Roanoke City Council seats, fending off an unusually strong Republican bid.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 9, 2022 • 8 min read
Roanoke Police Officer Sues City Over Facebook Post About 'End Racism Now' Street Mural
Legal

Roanoke Police Officer Sues City Over Facebook Post About 'End Racism Now' Street Mural

Sgt. Jason Hicks alleges the city defamed him when describing the mural's focus on victims of police brutality.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 9, 2022 • 5 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke Proposes Sale of Fishburn Cottage; City Renames Plaza After Urban Planner; Jail Gets A New Name
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Proposes Sale of Fishburn Cottage; City Renames Plaza After Urban Planner; Jail Gets A New Name

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Nov 9, 2022 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/9 to 11/16.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/9 to 11/16.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 9, 2022 • 9 min read
In 'Restoration' of Northwest Roanoke, Goodwill To Transform Campus Into Community Hub Anchored By Grocery Store
Food Access

In 'Restoration' of Northwest Roanoke, Goodwill To Transform Campus Into Community Hub Anchored By Grocery Store

Called Melrose Plaza, the facility include a grocery store, banking center, health clinic and free high school for adults.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 1, 2022 • 5 min read
Election 2022: Our Complete Coverage of the Races for Roanoke City Council
Politics

Election 2022: Our Complete Coverage of the Races for Roanoke City Council

Our one-stop shop of comprehensive news coverage of the Roanoke City Council elections.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Nov 1, 2022 • 11 min read
Candidate Volosin Again Center of Alleged Campaign Misdeed in Roanoke City Council Race
Politics

Candidate Volosin Again Center of Alleged Campaign Misdeed in Roanoke City Council Race

“We don’t have to do underhanded and dirty stuff to win," candidate Preston Tyler said about the removal of his campaign signs.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Nov 1, 2022 • 5 min read
Ramblings: Who Has the Money Momentum in Roanoke Council Race?; Transportation Input Sought; Schools Hiring Security
Ramblings

Ramblings: Who Has the Money Momentum in Roanoke Council Race?; Transportation Input Sought; Schools Hiring Security

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Nov 1, 2022 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/2 to 11/9.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/2 to 11/9.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Nov 1, 2022 • 10 min read
Roanoke Valley Schools Take Wait-and-See Approach As Governor's Policy on Trans Students Goes Into Effect
LGBTQ

Roanoke Valley Schools Take Wait-and-See Approach As Governor's Policy on Trans Students Goes Into Effect

If the past is any guide, school districts may largely ignore aspects of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policy.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 25, 2022 • 4 min read
Roanoke City Council Candidate Peter Volosin on Diversifying the Economy, Urban Planning, and Building Green Infrastructure
Interview

Roanoke City Council Candidate Peter Volosin on Diversifying the Economy, Urban Planning, and Building Green Infrastructure

Peter Volosin, a Democrat, is one of nine candidates in the regular Roanoke City Council election Nov. 8, 2022.

  • Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy Oct 25, 2022 • 16 min read
Roanoke City Council Candidate Preston Tyler on Freezing Rents, Satellite Police Stations, and Democrats' Reactive Outlook
Interview

Roanoke City Council Candidate Preston Tyler on Freezing Rents, Satellite Police Stations, and Democrats' Reactive Outlook

Preston Tyler, an independent, is one of nine candidates in the regular Roanoke City Council election Nov. 8, 2022.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 25, 2022 • 14 min read
Roanoke City Council Candidate Dalton Baugess on Hiring More Police, Developing Vacant Malls, and Cracking Down on Crime
Interview

Roanoke City Council Candidate Dalton Baugess on Hiring More Police, Developing Vacant Malls, and Cracking Down on Crime

Dalton Baugess, a Republican, is one of nine candidates in the regular Roanoke City Council election Nov. 8, 2022.

  • Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy Oct 25, 2022 • 17 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke Council Members Endorse Candidates, School Bus Driver Shortage Ongoing, Ice Skating To Open
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Council Members Endorse Candidates, School Bus Driver Shortage Ongoing, Ice Skating To Open

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 25, 2022 • 3 min read
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