Federal Effects Longtime Ballet Director's Decision To Leave U.S. Based in Part on Political Fear Pedro Szalay, the longtime Southwest Virginia Ballet director, said the U.S. doesn't feel like the welcoming country he embraced.
Food Corner Booth: Henrietta's Cafe Opens, Chris's Coffee & Custard Relocating, Cigars and Hot Dogs, a Look at Leonore's Pizza In our monthly Corner Booth food column, we feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review and more.
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.
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Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/6 to 8/13 Looking for something to do? Find an event in our comprehensive Happenings.
Environment Potential Botetourt Data Center Could Be Google's Thirstiest in Virginia, Prompting Water Wars With the chance of a major data center, the Roanoke region faces one of the most territorial tests over water since Roanoke and Roanoke County formed the water authority in 2004.
City Hall Roanoke City Manager Acknowledges Using AI in Writing Inaugural Speech As AI becomes more prevalent, local governments are among the many workplaces and institutions grappling with how to regulate its use.
Climate 40 Years After The Flood: A Question Now of When, Not If The city of Roanoke is seeking stories and pictures from the epic flood while preparations continue in wait of the next.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/30 to 8/6. Find something to do this week in our extensive Happenings calendar.
City Hall Roanoke Sheriff Finds Home for Inmate Center — in Building Where Councilman Hagen Lives Res Ipsa Properties, which includes Nick Hagen and his parents, is renting a part of the building for $3,125 a month.
Racial justice Roanoke Equity Board Plans Public Outreach for Urban Renewal Apology Three new members to the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board reenergized the conversation after months of limbo.
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.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/23 to 7/30. Find events of your liking in our weekly calendar.
Arts After Blunt Letter, City Warms to Solution for Jefferson Center City Council members said the Jefferson Center is too important to lose.
Development With $1 Billion Google Data Center Deal Inked, the Roanoke Valley Enters the Game Issues abound with one of the state's hottest business topics.
Neighborhoods Gainsboro Changes: Major Road Redo Starts, Park Planned Millions in pandemic relief money will bring new development to an area where much has been discussed over the years.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/16 to 7/23. Set your plans for the next week with our comprehensive calendar.
Housing Newest Roanoke Council Members Agree to Reassess Controversial Zoning Reforms The council may act before a scheduled August court hearing on related lawsuits.
Letter Letter From the Editor: Rambler Newsroom Welcomes Reporter Sinclair Holian She will cover a unique beat, exploring the ongoing impacts of segregation.
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.