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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/12 to 3/19.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/12 to 3/19.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Mar 11, 2025 • 16 min read
Corner Booth: Wasena Bakery Expansion, Mexican Restaurant, Mead and Show Pony Feature in Our Inaugural Food Column
Food

Corner Booth: Wasena Bakery Expansion, Mexican Restaurant, Mead and Show Pony Feature in Our Inaugural Food Column

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 Mar 4, 2025 • 8 min read
Roanoke School District May Cut Positions If City Funding Remains Level, Officials Say
Education

Roanoke School District May Cut Positions If City Funding Remains Level, Officials Say

Roanoke could also consider raising its meals tax rate to help pay for a backlog of deferred maintenance, a financial advisor said.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Mar 4, 2025 • 5 min read
Proposed South Roanoke Apartment Complex Made Feasible By Zoning Reforms
Housing

Proposed South Roanoke Apartment Complex Made Feasible By Zoning Reforms

Plans for the apartment building involve demolishing four century-old residences in the Crystal Spring commercial area.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Mar 4, 2025 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/5 to 3/12.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/5 to 3/12.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Mar 4, 2025 • 14 min read
Carilion Hospital Adds New Security System After Attempted Hatchet Attack
Investigation

Carilion Hospital Adds New Security System After Attempted Hatchet Attack

Health care facilities have begun to scan visitors for weapons in response to high rates of violence against health care workers.

  • Jeff Sturgeon
Jeff Sturgeon Feb 25, 2025 • 4 min read
Roanoke May Need To Slash Millions in City Spending As Budget Woes Emerge
City Hall

Roanoke May Need To Slash Millions in City Spending As Budget Woes Emerge

The shortfall could affect schools, public transportation and parks.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Feb 25, 2025 • 5 min read
Ramblings: Board Mulls Third High School; Ex-Nursing Home Leader Sues Over Sanctions; Zoo Seeks Storm Damage Aid
Ramblings

Ramblings: Board Mulls Third High School; Ex-Nursing Home Leader Sues Over Sanctions; Zoo Seeks Storm Damage Aid

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Feb 25, 2025 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/26 to 3/5.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/26 to 3/5.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Feb 25, 2025 • 11 min read
Roanoke Sues Residents Who Cut Down City-Owned Trees
City Hall

Roanoke Sues Residents Who Cut Down City-Owned Trees

It’s a rare case for the city to bring to court. In recent years, Roanoke has tried to protect and expand the city’s tree canopy.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Feb 18, 2025 • 4 min read
Powers Sworn In on Roanoke City Council After Council Reverses Earlier Deadlock
City Hall

Powers Sworn In on Roanoke City Council After Council Reverses Earlier Deadlock

The swearing-in capped an intense lobbying campaign to fill the rest of Mayor Joe Cobb’s City Council term.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Feb 18, 2025 • 3 min read
Ramblings: Roanokers Protest Federal Worker Purge; Plaza To Honor Onzlee Ware; Affordable Housing Project Approved
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanokers Protest Federal Worker Purge; Plaza To Honor Onzlee Ware; Affordable Housing Project Approved

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Feb 18, 2025 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/19 to 2/26.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/19 to 2/26.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Feb 18, 2025 • 11 min read
As Roanoke City Council Deadlocks Over Filling Vacancy, Judge Says 'It's a Shame'
Politics

As Roanoke City Council Deadlocks Over Filling Vacancy, Judge Says 'It's a Shame'

Roanoke’s political and legal establishment is reeling after a deadlocked City Council said it couldn’t agree on who should become its seventh member.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Feb 11, 2025 • 4 min read
Roanoke's Valley Metro Bus System Still Struggles with Financial Issues, Audit Finds
Transportation

Roanoke's Valley Metro Bus System Still Struggles with Financial Issues, Audit Finds

Problems persist one year after an external audit unearthed issues that could imperil funding and services if not addressed.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Feb 11, 2025 • 3 min read
Ramblings: New High School Eyed In Lieu of Jefferson Center; Housing Vouchers Resume; New Nonstop Flight Added
Ramblings

Ramblings: New High School Eyed In Lieu of Jefferson Center; Housing Vouchers Resume; New Nonstop Flight Added

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

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Feb 11, 2025 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/12 to 2/19.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/12 to 2/19.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Feb 11, 2025 • 14 min read
After Being Served, Roanoke Restaurants Settle Tax Bills
Food

After Being Served, Roanoke Restaurants Settle Tax Bills

Recent crackdowns on Roanoke restaurateurs have resulted in an influx of owed taxes to the city, plea deals and dropped criminal charges.

  • Jeff Sturgeon
  • Henri Gendreau
Jeff Sturgeon, Henri Gendreau Feb 4, 2025 • 3 min read
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