Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/17 to 7/24. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
Why Transportation Museum Board Members Resigned, Roanoke Schools Eye Cell Phone Limits, Claytor Clinic Honored Former transportation museum leaders cite concerns over nonprofit's future, finances; Roanoke schools weigh cell phone restrictions; Claytor Clinic honored.
Riverdale Developer Urged Leaders Not To 'Fire' Cowell, City Council Votes To Boost Its Pay, Norwich Gains Historic Status Ed Walker told City Council letting Bob Cowell go was 'unwise'; Council votes to increase its pay; Norwich neighborhood listed as historic.
Ramblings Ramblings: Roanoke's Norwich Neighborhood Named Historic; City Seeks Input on Williamson Road; Housing Fund Gets Boost What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
The Travel Issue: What's Up in Wise, 4 Foodie Spots Worth the Drive, a Kitschy Route 11 Road Trip, 36 Hours in Blacksburg Wise up on the far southwest county; foodie destinations you won't find in Roanoke; a Route 11 road trip; 36 Hours in Blacksburg.
Roanoke Treasurer Runs For Council As Jackson Drops Out, Fitzpatrick Picked for Vacancy, City Voter Registrar To Retire Evelyn Powers runs for City Council, Jamaal Jackson drops out; Bev Fitzpatrick appointed to Council vacancy; voter registrar Andrew Cochran to retire.
Roanoke Names Interim City Manager, City To Pay Cowell Year's Salary, Jackson Could Still Be Democratic Nominee Roanoke names interim city manager; Cowell owed one year's salary, benefits; candidate who said he'd withdraw could still be elected.
Here's What Prompted Roanoke Council Candidate To Drop Out, Meet the Likely Democratic Nominees, Homelessness Up Review of Council candidate paperwork found 'questionable' signatures; meet the likely Democratic nominees; homelessness rises.
Ramblings Ramblings: Homelessness Ticks Up in Roanoke Valley; School Board Members Chosen; Applicants Seek Council Seat What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Future Roanoke City Manager Is Campaign Flash Point, School Board Changes Schedule Over Late Buses, and More Roanoke's next city manager becomes Council campaign issue; school board switches schedule over late buses; Gainsboro Road eyed for makeover.
Ramblings Ramblings: City Eyes Gainsboro Road for Makeover; School Board Approves Student IDs; Police Use of Force Increases What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
What Led Up To Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell's Resignation, Cat Cafés Set Sights on City, New Poetry What led to Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell's resignation; cat cafés coming to Roanoke; new poetry.
Poetry Goodwill Why would anyone buy a pair of used underwear? / I ask myself as I search through a bin / of miscellaneous clothing at Goodwill.
Roanoke Councilman Luke Priddy To Resign, City Changes School Funding Policy, and More Roanoke City Councilman Luke Priddy to resign; schools fear funding policy change could cost it; Roanoke landmarks at risk of neglect.
Ramblings Ramblings: Roanoke Landmarks in Danger of Neglect, Group Warns; Schools Weigh Student IDs; Council Ups Top Official Pay What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Roanoke Food Business Mergers Point To Nimble Growth, Council To Keep Property Taxes Steady After Rate Cut Floated, and More Roanoke foodies are cultivating creativity through mergers; Council rebuffs any effort to cut property taxes; Wasena Bridge detours cause snafus.
Ramblings Ramblings: Detours for Wasena Bridge Cause Concern; Council Lobbied on Gaza Ceasefire; School Board Finalists Compete What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.
Scoop: Here's Why Roanoke's Assistant City Manager Was Demoted, Homeowners Sue City Over Zoning Reforms, and More Here's why Roanoke demoted an assistant city manager; homeowners sue city over zoning reforms; Roanoke names new parks director.