Jamie Manspile, a lifelong Buchanan resident in the midst of his third term on the council, says those blaming him are feeding on small-town gossip.
Emily Hemphill
Emily Hemphill is a freelance journalist from Elliston. She received a bachelor's degree in political science and journalism from the University of Mary Washington. She can be reached at emilyhemphill6@gmail.com.
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For third time, Rocky Mount wants General Assembly to allow term limits for town council. An attorney general’s opinion says that’s unconstitutional.
A public hearing on the new charter, which includes the proposed term limits, will take place during a town council meeting on Monday.
Posted inCulture
Developer sees former Roanoke industrial site as a blank canvas for arts redevelopment
Developer Ed Walker’s vision for the former American Viscose property in Roanoke includes plans to develop spaces for the arts, as well as commercial and residential projects.
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Roanoke’s Norwich neighborhood proposed as an addition to register of historic places
A public meeting to discuss the proposal for the mostly industrial neighborhood will be held Monday.
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Virginia Tech leads program to support women in local government leadership roles
The Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute recently graduated its second cohort, drawn from women in local government across the state.
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Virginia Tech helps Christiansburg Institute preserve Black history archives
Artifacts from the former Black school have now been digitized. It’s part of a national push to preserve Black history records and make them more accessible.
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Virginia Tech senior gives her adopted home a going-away gift: a community health fair
The event brings vaccinations, health screenings, naloxone training and more under one roof. Organizers say it could help create a new model for collaboration among agencies that are involved in community health and wellness.
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Homicides are declining nationally but Roanoke has a record number of killings. City leaders are trying to figure out why.
The city has empaneled a special commission to study the causes. Among the factors: lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a history of racial injustice.
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Roanoke College women’s swim team objected to trans athlete, faults school for lack of support
The trans athlete later quit the team, but the swimmers called on the Roanoke College administration, the NCAA and state lawmakers to prevent trans athletes from competing in women’s sports.
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Dispute over filing fee blocks Danville Democrat from running for the House
The case of Jasmine Lipscomb has drawn social media attention across the country.