The 10 candidates vying for four seats on the Lynchburg City Council participated in a forum sponsored by Cardinal News.
Steve Hemphill
Steve Hemphill has worked for more than 30 years as both a sports reporter and editor. He is the former sports editor of The Roanoke Times and Longmont (Colo.) Times-Call, both of which earned national recognition under his watch. He grew up on the Eastern Plains of Colorado and is a graduate of Colorado State University.
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6th District: Cline, Mitchell, Wells all say federal government is dysfunctional
Cline is seeking a fourth term in the strongly Republican district.
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Floyd County will celebrate 100th anniversary of birth of NASCAR pioneer Curtis Turner
Turner, who died in 1970, has been named as one of NASCAR’s 50 greatest drivers.
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This team has spent the summer cataloging the Appalachian Trail’s best views, to protect them for future hikers
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has sent a crew out on the trail every year since 2021 to identify the greatest views, and then provide data that the nonprofit can use to protect and enhance those spots.
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With second city council vote, Evans Spring plan clears final hurdle
The Roanoke City Council again voted 4-3 to support the Evans Spring Master Plan, which is designed to be a roadmap for the future use of the city’s largest swath of undeveloped land.
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Roanoke City Council approves Evans Spring development plan on 4-3 vote
The plan was changed to increase the amount of green space that will be preserved.
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Roanoke planners send Evans Spring plan on to city council
The planning commission voted 5-2 in favor of the master plan for the 150-acre undeveloped property near Valley View Mall. The city council might take up the issue as soon as Feb. 20.
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Master plan for Roanoke’s largest piece of undeveloped land gets its first vote on Monday
The planning commission will hear details of the plan for Evans Spring, a 150-acre swath near Valley View Mall.
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‘Virginia’s Championship City’ marks a major milestone with Stagg Bowl
Salem on Friday hosts the 50th Stagg Bowl — and the city’s 102nd NCAA championship.
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Financial potential of Evans Spring development is large, but so is cost to get there, consultant tells city council
The consulting team determined that about 107 acres could be developed and could lead to nearly $3 billion in economic impact for Roanoke.