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

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.

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

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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 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

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.

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

Roanoke Homeless Assistance Team exits downtown, Volosin blames Cowell for budget mess, Deyerle zoning lawsuit tossed

Global consultant is looking at Roanoke's bus operations; Parkway Brewing will open in The Bower in downtown Roanoke; a city meals tax increase is set to be approved.

Roanoke city manager and superintendent trade accusatory letters; city AI chatbot powered up; city seeks dismissal of zoning lawsuits

Protesters seek Ben Cline town hall; city equity board to meet despite online scrubbing; city's proposed budget brings out critics

Former City Council candidate charged with election fraud; 2021 death on Williamson Road prompts sidewalk project; Don Caldwell plans to retire, backing deputy in 2025 election

Christiansburg Institute helps in Washington Park cottage efforts; Riverdale fire destroys business' building; 'sorriest' bus stop named.

Nonprofit Make Roanoke debuts with open house; Corner Booth food column features Bibliopub; noted Roanoke developer proposes new apartments in old bakery building.

Roanoke removes DEI from city webpages; city manager proposes higher meals tax, level school funding; Holocaust survivors share stories.

Amazon becomes semi-major Roanoke employer; Todd Jackson named managing editor of The Rambler; police officer charged in dog abuse case.

Refugee agency cuts Roanoke staff; Washington Park haunted by legacy of environmental racism; historical railway group finds new home.