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 ...

As part of The Roanoke Rambler’s ongoing coverage of segregation, we analyzed maps of the city’s racial geography from two ...

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 ...

Through an initiative started by Cobb, the city’s new Hope and Home Task Force held its first meeting last month. Its goals ...

Thursday, 10/16 to Sunday, 10/19 — “The Play that Goes Wrong” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). A ...

The university says the timing makes sense.Business Virginia Tech Plans To Sell Hotel Roanoke, Conference Center Courtyard Expansion Unclear The university says the timing makes sense.

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another. We’re on the lookout for tidbits related to money in politics, data, business, ...

Downtown Roanoke sits behind the Gainsboro neighborhood as scene from Cherry Avenue Northwest. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so ...

Officer Jacob Underwood became the Roanoke Police Department's first LGBTQ liaison this spring. PHOTO BY LINDSEY HULL FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER As a child, Jacob Underwood would run around his house ...

Fly fishers cast their lines in the Roanoke River in Wasena, as seen on Oct. 6, 2024. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably ...