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In A Northwest Roanoke Food Desert, An Urban Farm Takes Root
Food Access

In A Northwest Roanoke Food Desert, An Urban Farm Takes Root

A new partnership will allow Roanoke farmer Cameron Terry to consolidate his patch of backyard plots into a 3.5-acre plot in Northwest Roanoke.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau May 4, 2022 • 7 min read
These Roanoke Home Bakers Find Sweet Success Launching  Businesses During The Pandemic
Food

These Roanoke Home Bakers Find Sweet Success Launching Businesses During The Pandemic

The pandemic has inspired three Roanoke home bakers to turn their passions into thriving local businesses.

  • Layla Khoury-Hanold
Layla Khoury-Hanold May 4, 2022 • 6 min read
Smuggled Images
Poetry

Smuggled Images

Sister Three was on the phone, / and she was outraged.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler May 4, 2022 • 2 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke Bus Routes Could Expand; Members Picked For School Board; Judge Denies FOIA Claim Against Virginia Tech
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke Bus Routes Could Expand; Members Picked For School Board; Judge Denies FOIA Claim Against Virginia Tech

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler May 4, 2022 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/4 to 5/11.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/4 to 5/11.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler May 4, 2022 • 10 min read
Overall, Homelessness in Roanoke Region Has Declined. But Count of Those Living Outdoors Projected To Reach Record Highs.
Homelessness

Overall, Homelessness in Roanoke Region Has Declined. But Count of Those Living Outdoors Projected To Reach Record Highs.

Officials who track homelessness are finding more people eschewing shelter life in favor of living outdoors.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 26, 2022 • 5 min read
Overdue Books? No Problem. Roanoke Valley Libraries Aim To Eliminate Late Fines Permanently
Education

Overdue Books? No Problem. Roanoke Valley Libraries Aim To Eliminate Late Fines Permanently

Libraries across the Roanoke Valley are preparing to eliminate late fines, making permanent a policy put in place during the pandemic.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 26, 2022 • 4 min read
Ramblings: Roanoke History Project Seeks Donors; Top 4 Issues Over Roanoke Spending; How Parties Will Pick Candidates
Ramblings

Ramblings: Roanoke History Project Seeks Donors; Top 4 Issues Over Roanoke Spending; How Parties Will Pick Candidates

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 26, 2022 • 5 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/27 to 5/4.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/27 to 5/4.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 26, 2022 • 10 min read
This Roanoke Couple Has Launched A 'War on Books.' Don't Worry, It's Not What You Think.
Business

This Roanoke Couple Has Launched A 'War on Books.' Don't Worry, It's Not What You Think.

War on Books is a pop-up, mobile bookstore focused on just the kind of controversial literature being challenged across the country.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 20, 2022 • 5 min read
As Roanoke City Council Appoints Anita Price to Seat, Jockeying Begins for Special Election
City Hall

As Roanoke City Council Appoints Anita Price to Seat, Jockeying Begins for Special Election

Her appointment has prompted jockeying for the special election that will determine Price’s successor.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 19, 2022 • 4 min read
Ramblings: Candidate for Roanoke City Council Misses Democratic Primary Ballot; School Safety Talk; City's Public Hearing on Budget
Ramblings

Ramblings: Candidate for Roanoke City Council Misses Democratic Primary Ballot; School Safety Talk; City's Public Hearing on Budget

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 19, 2022 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/20 to 4/27.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/20 to 4/27.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 19, 2022 • 10 min read
Who Is Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman? Sometimes Even He Doesn't Know For Sure.
Policing

Who Is Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman? Sometimes Even He Doesn't Know For Sure.

Sam Roman's two years as top cop has faced a pandemic, gun violence, protests for racial justice and a severe officer shortage.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 12, 2022 • 10 min read
Letter from the Editor: Help Us Fund a New Reporter As We Look Ahead To Our Next 6 Months
Letter

Letter from the Editor: Help Us Fund a New Reporter As We Look Ahead To Our Next 6 Months

We're seeking $75,000 to fund a reporter position focused on covering political and economic power in Roanoke.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 12, 2022 • 2 min read
Two of These Four Applicants Will Serve on Roanoke School Board. City Council Will Decide Soon.
Education

Two of These Four Applicants Will Serve on Roanoke School Board. City Council Will Decide Soon.

Roanoke City Council on Monday will interview four finalists for the positions.

  • Henri Gendreau
Henri Gendreau Apr 12, 2022 • 4 min read
Ramblings: Parties Finalize Candidates For Roanoke Council; Newspaper Union Inks Contract; Schools To Hold Safety Summit
Ramblings

Ramblings: Parties Finalize Candidates For Roanoke Council; Newspaper Union Inks Contract; Schools To Hold Safety Summit

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 12, 2022 • 4 min read
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/13 to 4/20.
Happenings

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/13 to 4/20.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

  • Roanoke Rambler
Roanoke Rambler Apr 12, 2022 • 13 min read
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