Voters have plenty to consider as five candidates seek three party nominations.
Samantha Verrelli
Sam graduated from Penn State with degrees in journalism and Spanish. She was an investigative reporter for The Daily Collegian at Penn State and a freelance reporter with PennLive. She’s from outside Philadelphia, and loves hiking, live music and finding new restaurants.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Police department touts drop in Roanoke crime
Plus: There’s an opportunity Thursday night to get a last look at Roanoke’s Democratic city council candidates before the Aug. 4 primary.
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Roanoke Councilman Volosin: Comment to Black colleague about being ‘owned’ by another member ‘landed differently than intended’
After an argument following a recent audit committee meeting, Volosin addressed the comment Monday.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Voluntary water measures now in place with persistent drought
Plus: Roanoke City Council votes to restrict data centers through zoning regulations.
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Roanoke council sends zoning amendments to fourth review, after being told that creates problems
A council majority feels more work on a plan is important enough for an understaffed planning department.
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After complaints and mistakes, Roanoke City Council votes to discontinue gunshot audio devices
The city manager said all the devices installed should be removed by the end of the week.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke wins 9th All-America City Award
Plus: A debated request for a dog kennel in Roanoke County is set for a public hearing Tuesday.
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Radford University finalizing plan to build new health sciences center on Roanoke’s Jefferson Street
The new building would house all Radford University Carilion programs, a university spokesperson said.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Virginia Museum of Transportation receives donations to maintain the 611, Salem opens housing survey
Plus: Botetourt County receives state historical marker for TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
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Installation of Flock Raven audio devices paused in Roanoke after 30 installed in wrong locations
The city council approved permits for 75 locations to place audio detectors in April. At that point, contracts had already been signed with Flock, city attorney says.
