Incumbent Vivian Sanchez-Jones earned the third nomination while Councilman Peter Volosin was in fourth after Tuesday’s vote.
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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Commission agrees to sell Hotel Roanoke’s adjacent conference center to Virginia Tech Foundation subsidiary
The vote was unanimous after a closed session. The commission includes three city of Roanoke members and three from Virginia Tech.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Rasoul endorses 2 of 5 Democrats running for Roanoke City Council
Plus: The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation is looking for Cave Spring stories, and Roanoke Police Department launches equitability project.
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Amid a late accusation, apology and a response to an assault charge, Roanoke’s Democratic city council primary to be decided on Aug. 4
Voters have plenty to consider as five candidates seek three party nominations.
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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.
