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.
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Roanoke school Superintendent Verletta White announces retirement
White said the decision is entirely hers.
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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.
