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Nick Hagen, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024
Interview

Nick Hagen, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Nick Hagen, one of the Republican nominees for Roanoke City Council.

  • Ralph Berrier Jr.
Ralph Berrier Jr. Oct 15, 2024 • 11 min read
Evelyn Powers, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024
Interview

Evelyn Powers, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Evelyn Powers, an independent candidate for Roanoke City Council.

  • Ralph Berrier Jr.
Ralph Berrier Jr. Oct 15, 2024 • 8 min read
Cathy Reynolds, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024
Interview

Cathy Reynolds, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Cathy Reynolds, an independent candidate for Roanoke City Council.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 15, 2024 • 10 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/16 to 10/23.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/16 to 10/23.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Oct 15, 2024 • 17 min read
As Roanoke Homeless Count Increases, City Seeks Teamwork with Downtown Businesses
Homelessness

As Roanoke Homeless Count Increases, City Seeks Teamwork with Downtown Businesses

Police patrols and plans around transportation are part of the city's response to complaints over rising homelessness.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 8, 2024 • 5 min read
'I'm Still the Same David Bowers': Former Roanoke Mayor Tries New Approach in Comeback Bid
Feature

'I'm Still the Same David Bowers': Former Roanoke Mayor Tries New Approach in Comeback Bid

Even in Bowers's lengthy political career, though, this year marks a first: 2024 is the first time Bowers has run as a Republican.

  • Mason Adams
Mason Adams Oct 8, 2024 • 11 min read
Terry McGuire, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024
Interview

Terry McGuire, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Terry McGuire, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

  • Ralph Berrier Jr.
Ralph Berrier Jr. Oct 8, 2024 • 10 min read
Phazhon Nash, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024
Interview

Phazhon Nash, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Phazhon Nash, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 8, 2024 • 9 min read
Benjamin Woods, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024
Interview

Benjamin Woods, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 Burning Questions for 2024

We sit down with Benjamin Woods, one of the Democratic nominees for Roanoke City Council.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 8, 2024 • 9 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/9 to 10/16.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/9 to 10/16.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Oct 8, 2024 • 14 min read
Roanoke Mayor's Race Heats Up As Candidates Trade Barbs on Single-Family Zoning, Racism
Politics

Roanoke Mayor's Race Heats Up As Candidates Trade Barbs on Single-Family Zoning, Racism

Three candidate forums in the last week were marked by feisty exchanges over policy and groan-inducing remarks on racism.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 1, 2024 • 8 min read
Roanoke Housing Authority Pauses New Section 8 Vouchers Amid High Rent Prices
Housing

Roanoke Housing Authority Pauses New Section 8 Vouchers Amid High Rent Prices

It may take months until 100 families can secure housing through the voucher program, more commonly known as Section 8.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Oct 1, 2024 • 3 min read
Ramblings: Storm Damages Greenway Bridge; Schools Miss Out on Full State Accreditation; Melrose Plaza Plans History Wall
Ramblings

Ramblings: Storm Damages Greenway Bridge; Schools Miss Out on Full State Accreditation; Melrose Plaza Plans History Wall

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 1, 2024 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/2 to 10/9.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/2 to 10/9.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Oct 1, 2024 • 14 min read
One of Roanoke's Few Urban Farms Clinches a Deal To Protect Its Land
Food Access

One of Roanoke's Few Urban Farms Clinches a Deal To Protect Its Land

A new land ownership model will protect the farm in Northwest Roanoke and enable some financial security for farmer Cameron Terry.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Sep 24, 2024 • 6 min read
Roanoke Council Democrats Show Support for Independent Candidate Over Party Nominee
Politics

Roanoke Council Democrats Show Support for Independent Candidate Over Party Nominee

Some prominent Roanoke Democrats are showing support for independent Evelyn Powers over Democrat Benjamin Woods.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Sep 24, 2024 • 4 min read
Without a Compass
Poetry

Without a Compass

I used to be able to get lost in the woods / entirely dependent on my parents to find me

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Sep 24, 2024 • 1 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/25 to 10/2.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/25 to 10/2.

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

  • Lindsey Hull
Lindsey Hull Sep 24, 2024 • 17 min read
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