The first phase would involve attendance zones on the north side of the city, starting with four elementary schools: Preston Park, Monterey, Round Hill and Westside.
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Debate ensues as Roanoke considers Flock gunshot detectors
The tech, which would be paid for with grant funding, is raising questions from residents about privacy while some believe it would get gunshot victims to the hospital faster.
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Salem City Council to receive school division’s $68 million budget
The school board’s fiscal year 2027 budget would increase 8% over the current year.
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Roanoke City Council to interview 4 school board candidates
On Monday, the council will interview Christopher Link, Darlene Burcham, Derek Kaknes and Donna Littlepage.
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New historic marker tells the story of Roanoke ophthalmology pioneer Elbyrne Gill
The marker was unveiled Friday across the street from the site of the former Gill Memorial Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Hospital.
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Roanoke delays recycling pickup due to driver shortage
The city hopes to return to regular service by Monday.
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Roanoke Rambler’s new owner says changes necessary for sustainability
Ollie Howie, an entrepreneur and investor who grew up in Roanoke, said the publication’s expenses have been exceeding its monthly revenue.
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Controversial lane change test on Williamson Road had no substantial effect on traffic patterns, city says
Williamson Road, a tightly packed commercial thoroughfare in Roanoke, has been the site of numerous crashes in recent years.
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Former Roanoke Rambler owner ‘devastated’ after staff terminated
The online news organization, founded in 2021 by a former Roanoke Times reporter, was sold last month. Its three-person news staff said Monday that their employment was terminated after contract negotiations.
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Voyant Beauty to close Roanoke plant, lay off about 95
The company, which manufactures personal care products, did not provide a reason for the closure in a notice sent to state officials.