The council will also appropriate $4.3 million to Roanoke City Public Schools for modular classroom spaces, or trailers, at both high schools.
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A driving force: Donald Caldwell, Roanoke’s chief prosecutor, retires after nearly a half-century in office
Caldwell — long known for his hands-on, detail-oriented approach — has run the city’s commonwealth’s attorney’s office since 1979 and will step down Wednesday. But in recent interviews, he said he does not yet feel his work is done, and plans to return to the office, part-time and behind the scenes, sometime this year, possibly by spring.
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Then & Now development projects: Danville’s riverfront, Roanoke’s Walker Foundry, Lynchburg’s Blackwater Creek
Riverfront projects in Danville make progress. Developer moves forward with affordable housing plans at former Walker Foundry site in Roanoke. Lynchburg officials announce completion of Blackwater Creek restoration, with final touches planned for 2026.
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Virginia is learning that composting doesn’t stink after all.
This small Roanoke composting facility has survived three years of business, when conversations about composting are just beginning in the city and the state.
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Audit of Roanoke’s municipal purchasing cards finds lack of approvals for more than $880,000 in charges
The expense reports aren’t missing, the city auditor said, but a combination of technology and staffing issues caused a lag in approvals.
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Roanoke third grader makes his case to city officials for park improvements
Jackson Gunter will address the city council on Monday about his vision: less litter and more repairs to broken playground equipment at Highland Park.
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Thursday Salem City Council: legislative agenda, breakdown of the city’s votes from the Nov. 4 election
Both Salem and Roanoke listed support for expansions at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as a priority on their legislative agendas.
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Roanoke to include casino project on wish list for General Assembly, despite lack of support from local legislators
Some city officials say that the casino and entertainment district is one of Roanoke’s most important priorities.
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Agenda Salem: City council to consider appropriation of about $2 million to schools for capital improvements
The funds up for appropriation come from the school division’s FY25 fund balance.
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Roanoke City Council to consider approval of historic marker at Fishburn Mansion, hear presentation on solar panels at schools
The marker would remember Junius Blair Fishburn, a businessman and philanthropist who donated land that helped establish many of Roanoke’s parks.
