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As Democrats duke it out in Va. primaries, GOP nominees won’t be seen together
Primary Elections · Richmond

As Democrats duke it out in Va. primaries, GOP nominees won’t be seen together

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"I Voted" stickers are displayed at a Richmond polling place during the 2022 midterm elections. (Photo by Graham Moomaw/Virginia Mercury)In about 10 days, we will know the names of all the candidates who will appear on November’s general election ballot for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general in Virginia. What we might not know by then is whether both parties’ tickets are unified. The nominees are set in the Republican Party. So t…See the Story
Despite Spending Errors, Roanoke Ended '24 Budget Year with Extra Cash
Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Despite Spending Errors, Roanoke Ended '24 Budget Year with Extra Cash

There remain dueling narratives about who’s to blame for some of the recent spending and accounting lapses that auditors flagged.Read Article
Corner Booth: Star City Bodega Brings 'Cheeseburger on Steroids,' Roots & Rhythms Set, Atheling Taproom To Open
Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Corner Booth: Star City Bodega Brings 'Cheeseburger on Steroids,' Roots & Rhythms Set, Atheling Taproom To Open

Welcome to our food column, Corner Booth, where each month Layla Khoury-Hanold will guide us through what’s happening in Roanoke’s food scene. We’ll feature restaurant openings and closings, changes in cuisine concepts or locations, a first-impression review of a new eatery, and our Ask Layla section, where Rambler members can get their burning questions answered on the best places to eat or drink for any occasion. Simply leave a comment with yo…Read Article

Roanoke Spent $5 Million More in '24 Than Council Authorized, Violating State Law, Audit Says

The finding underscored accounting issues that have plagued the government and which emerged during a belt-tightening budget year.Roanoke, United States · RoanokeRead Article

As Prosecution Looms, Owner of Run-Down Roanoke Parking Garage Seeks a Buyer

Downtown stakeholders who would like to see something done with the run-down Roanoke Station Garage include developer Lucas Thornton, who is undertaking tens of millions of dollars of building redevelopment in the vicinity, as seen here. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLERRather than face criminal charges over his condemned parking garage downtown,  businessman Will Trinkle won a delay of proceedings to try to sell it. Just as a judg…Roanoke, United States · RoanokeRead Article

Ramblings: Politicos Stick Out Necks, Feelings; Homeless Count Dips; City Needs Lifeguards As Summer Nears

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, civic engagement or interesting events. Think you know of something that could be a Rambling? Drop us a line at editor@roanokerambler.com and we may well write about it. Happy reading!Roanoke City Council members took part in a personality assessment…Homelessness · RoanokeRead Article

Letter From the Editor: Sinclair Holian To Join The Rambler As Segregation Reporter in Report for America Partnership

Sinclair Holian comes to Roanoke from Greensboro, where she has already excelled as an early-career journalist. PHOTO COURTESY OF REPORT FOR AMERICADear Reader: We are excited to announce that Sinclair Holian will join The Rambler in July as our segregation reporter, in partnership with Report For America.Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms, selected The Rambler among 101 newsrooms to host a …Roanoke, United States · RoanokeRead Article

Roanoke Council Eyes Moving School Finance System Back Under City Hall Oversight

Roanoke City Council members discussed their personality traits as well as ongoing priorities Friday during a retreat at Blue Hills Communications Center. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLERFor years the Roanoke City Public Schools operated with significant financial autonomy.It had a funding formula, approved by the City Council and the School Board, which gave 40 percent of local tax money to the schools each year. And, in another ke…Roanoke, United States · RoanokeRead Article

Volosin: 'Mismanagement' Put Roanoke in Budget Predicament

Roanoke City Council members had plenty to say Monday as they approved a budget and a meals tax increase. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLERCouncilman Peter Volosin this week candidly addressed the question that’s hung over Roanoke’s topsy-turvy budget process this year: How did the city get in such shape?In a prepared statement Volosin read during a Monday meeting to approve a $404 million 2025-26 budget, he blamed the former adminis…Taxes · RoanokeRead Article

Ramblings: Jackson Pleads Not Guilty to Election Fraud; Deyerle Townhome Lawsuit Tossed; City Updates AI Chatbot

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, civic engagement or interesting events. Think you know of something that could be a Rambling? Drop us a line at editor@roanokerambler.com and we may well write about it. Happy reading!Jamaal Jackson speaks during a run for Roanoke City Council. ROANO…Roanoke, United States · RoanokeRead Article

Roanoke City Council Meals Tax Majority Sets Table for Increase

From left: Roanoke City Council members Phazhon Nash, Peter Volosin and Evelyn Powers were included in a majority Monday that says it can support a meals tax increase. PHOTO BY TODD JACKSON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLERA majority of Roanoke City Council members said Monday they can support a meals tax increase to fortify the municipal budget.And after accusatory letters between the city manager and school superintendent were sent, they and other city …Roanoke County · Roanoke CountyRead Article

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