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A collection of 310 posts

Melvin Hill on gang violence, drugs, and why he's running for Commonwealth's Attorney
Interview

Melvin Hill on gang violence, drugs, and why he's running for Commonwealth's Attorney

Melvin Hill, the Democratic nominee for Commonwealth's Attorney, did not respond to numerous requests by The Rambler for an interview.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Oct 27, 2021 • 9 min read
Scandals swirling around current, former Democratic candidates shake reliable Roanoke voters
Politics

Scandals swirling around current, former Democratic candidates shake reliable Roanoke voters

“I almost voted for him, but I didn’t,” a voter said about Melvin Hill, the Democratic nominee for Commonwealth's Attorney, who owes federal tax debts.

  • The Roanoke Rambler
The Roanoke Rambler Oct 20, 2021 • 7 min read
Evelyn Powers on running the city's 'bank,' balancing accounts at her father's grocery store, and the tax collector in the Bible
Interview

Evelyn Powers on running the city's 'bank,' balancing accounts at her father's grocery store, and the tax collector in the Bible

This week, we sit down with Evelyn Powers, who is running as a Democrat to become the city's next treasurer, a post she's held since 2003.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Oct 20, 2021 • 11 min read
Ryan LaFountain on modernizing the Commissioner of Revenue, his 'pathological' need to serve, and his love of poutine
Interview

Ryan LaFountain on modernizing the Commissioner of Revenue, his 'pathological' need to serve, and his love of poutine

This week, we sit down with Ryan LaFountain, who is running as a Democrat to become the city's next Commissioner of the Revenue.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Oct 20, 2021 • 13 min read
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