When Jackson Gunter moved to Highland Park Elementary School, he noticed some areas for improvement in the city park’s playground.
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Posted inHealthcare
Blood couriers move a mysterious and priceless commodity from donor to recipient
It’s freely given, but comes at a high cost to its recipients. And figuring out its actual value is as fraught with complications as the journeys it takes to make a difference in thousands of lives every year in Virginia.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke holds more community meetings on zoning, Evans Spring and vape shops
The meetings will be held this week and next at locations across the city.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke City Council votes to change school funding policy as city grapples with financial challenges
The superintendent warned that the change “will have a devastating impact” on the city’s schools.
Posted inCulture
Roanoke’s newest venue fills a niche in the city’s music scene
The Exchange Music Hall is part of a complex that includes a boutique hotel and a restaurant, all inside a grand former bank building in downtown Roanoke. The music venue had its grand opening on New Year’s Eve.
Posted inOpinion
Roanoke wants a casino. It’s going about that in a way no other Virginia city has done.
Another challenge: Studies for the Danville and Petersburg casinos put the Roanoke Valley within their market areas.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke City Council to adopt new school funding policy
The council will also appropriate $4.3 million to Roanoke City Public Schools for modular classroom spaces, or trailers, at both high schools.
Posted inPolitics
Rasoul removed from House Appropriations Committee
Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke was the only Democrat from west of the Blue Ridge to sit on the powerful money committee.
Posted inEconomy
Yokohama Tire to lay off 392 in Salem, considers closing plant
The company said its reduced production will begin in March.
Posted inOpinion
Head and Austin: We can’t afford to wait. Why investing in ROA is investing in our region’s future
The two legislators plan to coordinate on the introduction and support of budget amendments to fund two critical investments in ROA during the upcoming General Assembly session: $40 million for terminal enhancements and $7 million for an airfield study that will determine the feasibility and cost of a potential runway extension at the airport.
