Roanoke’s four quadrants reveal a deep and persistent divide. While legal segregation ended with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ...

Meanwhile, two sheriff’s office employees shared their concerns about the current operations overseen by incumbent Sheriff ...

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On Oct. 15, city purchasing put the contract out for bid by issuing a request for proposals, or RFP. The purchasing office gave interested firms until Dec. 1 to apply to run Valley Metro starting July ...

Roanoke’s vice mayor opposes placing a casino at the Berglund Center, as does a former mayor. “At this time, I’m not a ...

Another important issue Rasoul said he remains involved with: harmful chemicals, known as PFAS, in water supplies. The Spring ...

Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb answers reporter questions Tuesday after a news conference about the city's plan to pursue a casino. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER Roanoke leaders said in recent ...

A view of the Mill Mountain Star. PHOTO BY AARON SPICER. Want to see YOUR photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably Roanoke shots to [email protected]. We scoured ...

The Mill Mountain Star as seen on a Christmas Day. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably-Roanoke ...

Environment Potential Botetourt Data Center Could Be Google's Thirstiest in Virginia, Prompting Water Wars With the chance of a major data center, the Roanoke region faces one of the most territorial ...