Development Houses of the Holy: Plans Seek To Convert Historic Roanoke Churches into Apartments The idea to transform churches into housing is becoming a trend in Roanoke, where at least three such projects are either under construction or being planned.
City Hall Tackling Gun Violence, School Funding Among Roanoke City's Wish List To State Lawmakers Council's legislative priorities last year prompted some resident pushback after the city urged lawmakers to revisit criminal justice reforms.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/29 to 12/6. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
City Hall 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.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/22 to 11/29. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
Ramblings Ramblings: Goodwill's Melrose Plaza 'Breaks Ground'; Master Planner Picked for Riverdale; Vote Data Offers Senate Insights 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 11/15 to 11/22. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
Ramblings Ramblings: Republicans Take Regional Races, Gun Violence Panelist Resigns, Homelessness Group Plans Motel Conversion 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 11/8 to 11/15. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
