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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Posted inSports
Former Major Leaguer Bradley, Salem GM Lawrence lead inductees into Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame
Other inductees are former Christiansburg star Drew Bailey, former Salem High School coach Wes McMillan and former Liberty High School star Donald Minnick.
Posted inLocal
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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Strasburg’s running game blows past Glenvar as school claims first state football championship
For the second year in a row, Strasburg fell into a two-touchdown hole in the first quarter, but this time the Rams rebounded for a decisive 49-27 victory over Glenvar to deny the Highlanders a perfect 2025 season. Also: Full list of championship scores.
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2 unlikely brothers have led Glenvar to the doorstep of a state championship
Brody and Tre Dawyot have been brothers since the Dawyot family adopted Tre 11 years ago. This Saturday, quarterback Brody and wide receiver Tre will take the field together one last time as high school teammates.
Posted inCulture
Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with the opening of almost 3 more miles of trail
Roanoke County and Salem just opened a 0.6-mile section of the West Roanoke River Greenway. A larger section in the east should open in the spring.
Posted inEducation
Roanoke City Council to vote in coming weeks on new school funding policy, in an effort to rein in the schools’ budget
The proposed change marks the third alteration to the city’s policy in two years, after the 40% funding policy was in place for over a decade.
Posted inOpinion
Hull: A region proving that collaboration yields results
Across the region, major employers announced expansions spanning advanced manufacturing, defense industry, biotech, medical devices, wellness products and data center infrastructure — industries that diversify and stabilize our regional economy.
Posted inOpinion
Virginia Democrats move toward a 10-1 map that would eliminate all but one Republican House seat
The key to drawing such a map is where the Roanoke Valley would wind up.
Posted inPolitics
Rasoul to explore run for Congress as Virginia eyes redrawing district lines
The Democratic legislator from Roanoke said his decision would hinge on what new districts look like.
