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.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
White defeats Facciani for Roanoke County School Board seat
White won the Windsor Hills seat by 74 votes, according to the unofficial results posted on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke to hold 4 community listening sessions in November
The sessions will be hosted by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Policy and Governance.
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Roanoke City Council to consider appropriation requests from the school board, including for technical education, teacher quality
The funding awards support multiple initiatives, including increasing the number of qualified school mental health professionals in local education agencies, providing funding for adults who have not completed high school and others.
Posted inHealthcare
Carilion Clinic announces capital campaign to add proton beam therapy to the new cancer center
Carilion Clinic reached fundraising goals for its seven-story cancer treatment center and is set to offer advanced radiation therapy with a $50 million fundraising goal.
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to consider rezonings allowing for 100-unit apartment complex, short-term rental and construction yard
The proposed apartment complex would sit on 3.35 acres of land on Thirlane Road, in the Catawba District.
Posted inCulture
FloydFest promoters to launch 1,200-seat music venue in downtown Roanoke
The Exchange Music Hall will be in the old First National Exchange Bank that is being turned into a hotel and restaurant complex.
Posted inEconomy
Roanoke-based business to expand in Scott County, add 200 jobs
This is VFP’s third and largest expansion over the last five years.
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Roanoke health department: Average Roanoke resident’s health worse than state average
The Roanoke City Health Department will present data showing that the average Roanoker isn’t as healthy as an average Virginian, on multiple measures.