Investigation - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 2)

Morale At Salem City Schools At 'All-Time Low,' Record Says, As Teachers Point To Toxic Climate Under High School Principal

Former and current teachers describe a toxic work environment under the leadership of High School Principal Scott Habeeb

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Groups Paid for Ads in Roanoke Councilman's Magazine. He Won't Say If They Were Printed.

Some businesses paid for ads for October and November issues. Jeffrey refuses to say whether the magazine printed those months.

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New Charges Against Roanoke Councilman Point To CARES Act Grants to Businesses, One Led By Aide Convicted of Embezzlement

Just after his election to Roanoke City Council, Robert Jeffrey Jr. sought $15,000 in city-issued coronavirus relief funds.

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Roanoke City Councilman Owes City Business Taxes. It’s Only His Company’s Latest Delinquency.

The magazine company founded by Robert Jeffrey Jr. owes unpaid business taxes and only settled a state debt after being asked about it.

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Facing Unpaid Taxes, Candidate for Roanoke Prosecutor Filed for Bankruptcy. He’s Done It Before.

Melvin Hill, who seeks to become the city’s next top prosecutor, filed for bankruptcy last year, citing $217,100 in unpaid federal income taxes. It wasn’t the first time Hill declared bankruptcy while facing tax debts.

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Roanoke Councilman: ‘I Never Touched’ Ex-Wife in 2009 Assault. He Told Police He Did.

Robert Jeffrey’s past is facing renewed public scrutiny after prosecutors charged him in July with two counts of felony embezzlement.