Henri Gendreau - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 7)

Bridge from Highway Key To Developing Evans Spring, Consultant Tells Roanoke

Big box and medium-sized retail stores would also be crucial to making any development economically worthwhile, consultants say.

Policing

Roanoke Deputy Police Chief Resigned Amid Scrutiny of His Military Record

The group Guardians of the Green Beret was probing Morris's military record around the time he was placed on administrative leave.

LGBTQ

Roanoke City Nets Highest Score in LGBTQ Equality Index After Years of Failing Grades

The city joins six other Virginia localities in scoring 100 on the Municipal Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign.

Environment

New Study Seeks To Estimate Tree Canopy Coverage Across Roanoke Valley

A new study from the regional commission will guide local governments in the Roanoke Valley on how to improve the tree canopy.

City Hall

Washington Park Pool Won't Open By 2024 As Roanoke Officials Hoped, City Says

The additional time may also play in favor of efforts to salvage the park’s caretaker’s cottage.

Politics

Suetterlein Beats White-Boyd, Becoming Roanoke City's First Republican State Senator in Decades

Roanoke City had long been represented in the Senate by a Democrat, Sen. John Edwards, who was elected in 1995 and opted to retire.

Neighborhoods

Historic District for Roanoke's Norwich Neighborhood Prompts Excitement, Wariness

The plan has prompted enthusiasm and skepticism among some residents, bubbling up fears about changes to the quiet, close-knit neighborhood.

Politics

Roanoke City Lags Region, Virginia in Early Voting As Residents Look To Election

The city’s relative lag in early voting could be a troublesome sign for Democrats, though other theories could explain the low rate.

Policing

'We Will Reduce Crime': New Roanoke Police Chief Vows To Turn Tide of Gun Violence

Scott Booth was sworn in as Roanoke suffers from high rates of gun violence and a department hampered by low morale.

City Hall

Roanoke Can Evict Boxing Gym From City-Owned Building After Lease Expired, Judge Rules

When the lease ended, the city had sought proposals for the former fire station, which is in need of significant repairs.

Neighborhoods

Claytor Family Makes New Bid For City To Buy Gainsboro Clinic Property, Which Council Rejects

The rejection marks an about-face by Roanoke city officials, who in 2021 began negotiating with Claytor family about buying the property.

Politics

Senate Candidate White-Boyd Rejects Transphobia Claim After Roanoke Brewery Cancels Event

The campaign said White-Boyd's invocation of “parental rights” may have led to some confusion.

Development

Carilion Clinic Moves Planned Cancer Care Center Closer To Biomedical Research Labs

Carilion did not make a public announcement about the move, but made it clear in planning documents filed this month with the city.

City Hall

Amid Construction Projects, Roanoke City Realizes Crossing Railroad Tracks Will Cost It

The city intends to pay to cross railroad tracks on which rail enthusiasts hope to run a tourist-attracting excursion train.

Gun violence

After Audit, Roanoke City Council Scrutinizes Gun Violence Panel Membership

The mayor says he wants to see more citizens with a law enforcement background serve on the commission.

Education

Late Buses, Driver Shortages Persist As Roanoke School District Eyes New Contract

Hundreds of Roanoke school children still aren’t getting to class on time because of Durham School Services staff shortages, district says.

Business

Hotel Roanoke Explores Expanding Conference Center, Including Possible Rooftop Bar

The latest expansion exploration comes after several major renovations, and as the hotel is preparing for additional investments.

City Hall

New Roanoke City Law May Impact Panhandling. Just Don’t Call It Panhandling.

“I have ran out of patience with these people loitering and what they’re doing,” Mayor Sherman Lea said about those in street medians.