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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 12/24 to 12/31.

It's the prime part of holiday season -- see what's happening in our weekly calendar!

City Hall

Roanoke Is Paying Richmond Lobbying Firm $6,000 Monthly To Pursue Casino Deal

The city will need to beat long odds at the moment to get a casino license.

Racial justice

Roanoke Weighs Reparations Fund as Council Warms to Urban Renewal Apology

City Council members offered positive comments about an Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board plan to make sure action follows an apology.

City Hall

Turnover Tension Grips Roanoke City Hall As Two Key Figures Depart

City Attorney Tim Spencer is retiring March 1 and Finance Director Margaret Lindsey’s last day was Monday.

Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 12/17 to 12/24.

Looking for something to do? See what's going on during the holiday season in our weekly Happenings events calendar.

Politics

As Rasoul Explores Run For Congress, Macy Responds That She's Not a 'Career Politician'

An expected redistricting referendum next year could bring new opportunities and alter the status quo.

Housing

Roanoke Zoning Debate Isn't Over — and Could Seep into 2026 Council Race

A zoning overhaul that prompted litigation remains an issue that will extend into 2026.

Legal

Roanoke Federal Courthouse Was Renamed for Civil Rights Leader Reuben Lawson. Then His Name Disappeared.

When Lawson's name will be reinstalled is unclear as a project that faces complications is dealt with by the GSA.

Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 12/10 to 12/17.

Check out our Happenings for places to go over the next week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.