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.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/1 to 11/8. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
Interview David Suetterlein, Roanoke Area State Senate Candidate, on Tax Relief, Abortion Limits, and Working with Democrats Suetterlein was elected to the Virginia Senate in 2015 and previously served as legislative director for former state senator Ralph Smith.
Interview Trish White-Boyd, Roanoke Area State Senate Candidate, on Car Taxes, Electric Vehicles, and Protecting Abortion Access White-Boyd was elected to Roanoke City Council in 2020 and has served as vice mayor.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/25 to 11/1. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
Ramblings Ramblings: City Seeks To Spur Valley View Mall Development; Flood Resilience Plan Adopted; Discount Parking Idea Approved 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 10/18 to 10/25. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
Happenings Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/11 to 10/18. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
LGBTQ 'You're There To Help': Meet Roanoke Police Department's First LGBTQ Liaison Roanoke police created the role in part to improve the city's score on a measure indicating how LGBTQ-friendly a locality is.
Ramblings Ramblings: Discount Parking Eyed for Service Workers; Lacks Statue To Be Unveiled; Fishburn Mansion Gets Restoration Grant 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 10/4 to 10/11. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
