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Ballet Director Exits Stage and Country Citing Trump, Cigars and Hot Dogs Slide into Corner Booth, Zoning Imbroglio Returns

Pedro Szalay leaves the country, in part over current politics; Corner Booth cooks up food news; Roanoke's zoning back-and-forth returns.

Ramblings

Roanoke Zoning Clash Returns To Dais with a Bang, Homelessness Task Force Forms, Vape Shops Targeted

Roanoke leaders aim to adjust, but not completely gut, controversial zoning reforms.

Possible Data Center Could Be Google's Thirstiest in Virginia, AI Used in Writing Roanoke Manager's Speech, City Asks for Stories, Pics of '85 Flood

Possible Google project prompts regional water warfare; Valmarie Turner acknowledges AI use; Flood of '85 stories sought.

Councilman Hagen To Benefit From Inmate Center Lease, Equity Board Revives Urban Renewal Apology, Virginia Tech Won't Run Roanoke Biotech Lab

Councilman Nick Hagen is involved in leasing a space to the city, Roanoke's Equity Board hashes over apology, and biotech lab seeks a new manager.

Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Seeks New Manager for Biotech Lab; Cowell Lands Georgia Job; City Honors Disabilities Act Anniversary

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

Key Talks Begin to Prevent 'Disappearance' of Jefferson Center, Big Data Comes to Botetourt, Progress in Gainsboro

Talks begin to prevent 'disappearance' of Jefferson Center, big data comes to Botetourt, there's some momentum in Gainsboro

Roanoke Council to Wade Back Into Housing Reforms, Sinclair Holian Is On the Beat, Ramblings Include Closed Garage Update

The four newest Roanoke council members will drive a new effort, Rambler welcomes new reporter, and Ramblings explore three ongoing storylines.

Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Garage Owner Pleads No Contest; Volosin to Appeal BZA Denial; Vinton Hotel On the Way

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

First Look at New VTC Medical School Building, Corner Booth Is Back, Roanoke Sheriff Candidate Ends Campaign

New renderings show how a VTC Medical School expansion could look; Layla Khoury-Hanold's Corner Booth column returns; Roanoke's sheriff race makes more news.

How Roanoke Will Spend Its Millions in Pandemic Relief, A Summer of Discontent With Roanoke's Pools, Will Hundreds Lose Housing?

Happy first Wednesday of summer, Rambler readers. First this week, Henri Gendreau breaks down how Roanoke spent - or will spend -its $64 million in pandemic relief funding. That required some questions, particularly about an $11 million portion that the city listed as "administration costs (salaries)” in a report

A Look Inside South Roanoke's House in the News, City Sheriff Candidates Lay Down The Law, Bob Cowell Blasts Lawsuits

💡Reader support keeps our journalism chugging. If you value our work, consider becoming a sustaining member today to keep our brand of hyper-local, investigative news free for everyone. Happy Wednesday, Rambler readers. Hope air conditioners are working. First this week, the Rambler team decided to ask for a tour of

Ramblings

Ramblings: Bob Cowell Blasts Lawsuits As 'Smear Campaign'; Littlepage Wins House Primary; Next City Audit Likely Late, Too

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

Roanoke's Intriguing Tale of Two Cottages, Blame Game Over City Budget, Dems to Pick McNamara Challenger Tuesday

Stories include the saga of two Roanoke cottages, shedding more light on the city's budget mess, and a look at two candidates running to challenge Joe McNamara

Carilion Clinic To End Roanoke School Nurse Program; Corner Booth Cooks Up News On Star City Bodega, Atheling taproom; Ramblings Include Cline Protest

Carilion Clinic is ending its 14-year contract to provide Roanoke school nurses, Corner Booth returns with the latest food scene news, Ramblings include the latest Cline protest

Ramblings

Ramblings: Protesters Stake Out Cline Book Reading; Cobb Leads Launch of Homelessness Task Force; City Lags in Hotel Rooms

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

Audit Finds Roanoke's '24 Spending Broke Law, Sale of Run-down Garage Could End Predicament, Ramblings Detail Council Camaraderie

Audit finds that Roanoke's '24 spending broke state law, a sale of the condemned Roanoke Station Garage is being shopped, Ramblings detail some council lighter moments at retreat.

Ramblings

Ramblings: Politicos Stick Out Necks, Feelings; Homeless Count Dips; City Needs Lifeguards As Summer Nears

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

Gainsboro To Raise Curtain for Theatre Revival Event, Rambler Hires Segregation Reporter, City Eyes School Funding Oversight

Gainsboro will raise curtain for theatre revival event, Rambler hires North Carolina journalist Sinclair Holian, city council continues discussion of school money and oversight.