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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/30 to 5/7.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/30 to 5/7.

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 Apr 29, 2025 • 10 min read
Push for Cline Town Hall Ramps Up in Roanoke, As Congressman Remains Uncommitted
Politics

Push for Cline Town Hall Ramps Up in Roanoke, As Congressman Remains Uncommitted

A group of protesters continues to pressure 6th District U.S. Rep. Ben Cline to hold a town hall with them; he has yet to agree.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Apr 22, 2025 • 3 min read
Roanoke Equity Board Will Meet, Online Scrubbing Aside
Federal Effects

Roanoke Equity Board Will Meet, Online Scrubbing Aside

The Roanoke Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will continue to meet and pursue its mission, its chair says.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Apr 22, 2025 • 4 min read
Knives Out: Restaurant Owners, School Advocates Pick Apart Proposed City Budget
City Hall

Knives Out: Restaurant Owners, School Advocates Pick Apart Proposed City Budget

City Council has two significant decisions ahead: whether to raise the meals tax and to keep school funding level.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Apr 22, 2025 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/23 to 4/30.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/23 to 4/30.

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 Apr 22, 2025 • 11 min read
Roanoke Pastor, a Former City Council Candidate, Faces Felony Election Fraud Charges
Legal

Roanoke Pastor, a Former City Council Candidate, Faces Felony Election Fraud Charges

Jackson, who ran as a Democrat in 2024, dropped out of a party primary after questions arose over campaign-related filings.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Apr 15, 2025 • 2 min read
Pedestrian Death Prompts Williamson Road Sidewalk Project — 4 Years After Crash
Transportation

Pedestrian Death Prompts Williamson Road Sidewalk Project — 4 Years After Crash

Hundreds of crashes have occurred on Williamson Road, including another fatality this month.

  • Jeff Sturgeon
Jeff Sturgeon Apr 15, 2025 • 3 min read
Prosecutor Runs as Democrat For Commonwealth's Attorney; Absent 'Craziness,' Caldwell To 'Bow Out Gracefully'
Politics

Prosecutor Runs as Democrat For Commonwealth's Attorney; Absent 'Craziness,' Caldwell To 'Bow Out Gracefully'

Roanoke prosecutor John McNeil is running for commonwealth’s attorney, meaning Don Caldwell, the longest serving commonwealth’s attorney in the state, plans to retire.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Apr 15, 2025 • 3 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/16 to 4/23.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/16 to 4/23.

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 Apr 15, 2025 • 9 min read
Christiansburg Institute Joins Washington Park Cottage Effort, But Uncertainty Looms After Federal Funding Cuts
Federal Effects

Christiansburg Institute Joins Washington Park Cottage Effort, But Uncertainty Looms After Federal Funding Cuts

The Christiansburg nonprofit was gutted by Trump administration budget cuts last week and that prompted a layoff of its staff.

  • Todd Jackson
Todd Jackson Apr 8, 2025 • 4 min read
Riverdale Fire Destroys Prime Business Building Developer Says Is 'Not Possible' To Rebuild
Business

Riverdale Fire Destroys Prime Business Building Developer Says Is 'Not Possible' To Rebuild

Though Noke Van initially said the fire left 20 employees without jobs, the company said they plan to keep everyone employed.

  • Henri Gendreau
  • Jeff Sturgeon
Henri Gendreau, Jeff Sturgeon Apr 8, 2025 • 3 min read
Ramblings: 'Sorriest' Bus Stop Named; School Board Applicants Talk To City Council; Tax Exemption Policy Explored
Ramblings

Ramblings: 'Sorriest' Bus Stop Named; School Board Applicants Talk To City Council; Tax Exemption Policy Explored

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 8, 2025 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/9 to 4/16.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/9 to 4/16.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Apr 8, 2025 • 12 min read
New Roanoke Makerspace Crafts Community of Hobbyists, from Sewing to Woodworking
Feature

New Roanoke Makerspace Crafts Community of Hobbyists, from Sewing to Woodworking

MAKE Roanoke, a new nonprofit, will provide tools and machinery for builders and tinkerers to create their own projects.

  • Ralph Berrier Jr.
Ralph Berrier Jr. Apr 1, 2025 • 7 min read
Corner Booth: Hanging Rock Tavern Opens, Bookstore Pub on Tap, Indian Food Truck Returns, Mixed Review for Donnie D's
Food

Corner Booth: Hanging Rock Tavern Opens, Bookstore Pub on Tap, Indian Food Truck Returns, Mixed Review for Donnie D's

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

  • Layla Khoury-Hanold
Layla Khoury-Hanold Apr 1, 2025 • 9 min read
Ramblings: Apartments Planned for Old Bakery Building; Fralin Townhome Project Nears Start; Elmwood Park Trees To Be Axed
Ramblings

Ramblings: Apartments Planned for Old Bakery Building; Fralin Townhome Project Nears Start; Elmwood Park Trees To Be Axed

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 1, 2025 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/2 to 4/9.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/2 to 4/9.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Apr 1, 2025 • 13 min read
Afraid of Losing Federal Money, Roanoke Removes Diversity, Equity from City Webpages
Federal Effects

Afraid of Losing Federal Money, Roanoke Removes Diversity, Equity from City Webpages

An official with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development told Roanoke leaders the city's funding was at risk.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Mar 25, 2025 • 6 min read
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