White said the decision is entirely hers.
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: USA Cycling to race for third straight year in Roanoke region
Plus: Roanoke City Council approves a rezoning for 74 townhomes.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Google and Botetourt County announce open house for data center project
Plus: Roanoke announces completion of its Eureka Recreation Center redevelopment project and more.
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Roanoke Parks Foundation says it will no longer work with city
This comes after the city made a decision to cut its own park maintenance funding.
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$14 million of budget cuts approved by Roanoke School Board
The school plan may require additional amendments once the state approves its final budget.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Appeals court dismisses Medmont/Deyerle case against city of Roanoke and ABoone Real Estate
Plus: Valley Metro holds a public hearing on proposed rate increases, including the Star Line Trolley.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke school attendance zone changes approved
Plus: Signature Aviation breaks ground on $10 million project, Presbyterian Community Center expands and election news from Roanoke and Salem.
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The Roanoke Valley is experiencing a drought, but it’s far from raising red flags, water authority says
The Roanoke Valley’s reservoirs are still holding about five times what the state considers to be “normal” — meaning the region is far from any kind of emergency measures.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke council amends Evans Spring plan
Weekly column for 5/21 focusing on the Roanoke Valley.
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City council names 2 to Roanoke school board
The terms of Derek Kaknes and Donna Littlepage will start July 1.
