Homelessness Roanoke Homeless Assistance Team To Move from Downtown to Williamson Road Building The move is meant to bring HAT, as it’s known, under the same Civic Mall roof as other staff in the city’s Department of Human and Social Services.
City Hall Volosin: 'Mismanagement' Put Roanoke in Budget Predicament In a prepared statement Volosin blamed the former administration of City Manager Bob Cowell for numerous issues.
Ramblings Ramblings: Jackson Pleads Not Guilty to Election Fraud; Deyerle Townhome Lawsuit Tossed; City Updates AI Chatbot What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
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Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/14 to 5/21. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.
Transportation Consultant Hired to Probe Roanoke Bus Company's Operations After Audit Issues AECOM is taking a thorough look at the bus system after audits showed finance issues.
Food Corner Booth: Parkway Coming to Downtown Roanoke, Taco Riendo and Sugar Cube Open In our monthly Corner Booth food column, we feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review and more.
City Hall Roanoke City Council Meals Tax Majority Sets Table for Increase City officials said a private meeting with school officials after a dustup was productive.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You'll Ever Need. Week of 5/7 to 5/14. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.
Investigation Roanoke City Manager Accuses Schools of Possibly Breaking Law As Superintendent Blasts 'Veiled Threats', Letters Show The heated exchange — in the middle of a tight budget year — played out in letters last week between City Manager Valmarie Turner and Superintendent Verletta White.
City Hall Who Is Roanoke's Mayor? City's AI Chatbot Stumped for Now. A new AI chatbot - Virtual Assistant Virginia - is now at work on Roanoke’s municipal website.
Housing City Seeks Dismissal of Zoning Lawsuits; Housing Data Shows Little Impact Based on Changes The city released data that shows the zoning changes, so far, have had little impact on housing permits.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/30 to 5/7. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.
Politics Push for Cline Town Hall Ramps Up in Roanoke, As Congressman Remains Uncommitted A group of protesters continues to pressure 6th District U.S. Rep. Ben Cline to hold a town hall with them; he has yet to agree.
Federal Effects Roanoke Equity Board Will Meet, Online Scrubbing Aside The Roanoke Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will continue to meet and pursue its mission, its chair says.
City Hall Knives Out: Restaurant Owners, School Advocates Pick Apart Proposed City Budget City Council has two significant decisions ahead: whether to raise the meals tax and to keep school funding level.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/23 to 4/30. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered.
Legal Roanoke Pastor, a Former City Council Candidate, Faces Felony Election Fraud Charges Jackson, who ran as a Democrat in 2024, dropped out of a party primary after questions arose over campaign-related filings.
Transportation Pedestrian Death Prompts Williamson Road Sidewalk Project — 4 Years After Crash Hundreds of crashes have occurred on Williamson Road, including another fatality this month.
Politics Prosecutor Runs as Democrat For Commonwealth's Attorney; Absent 'Craziness,' Caldwell To 'Bow Out Gracefully' Roanoke prosecutor John McNeil is running for commonwealth’s attorney, meaning Don Caldwell, the longest serving commonwealth’s attorney in the state, plans to retire.
