A public hearing on the new charter, which includes the proposed term limits, will take place during a town council meeting on Monday.
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Roanoke housing authority official: When budgets shrink, we hold onto joy
Public servants who keep housing systems running deserve to be seen, especially when the future is uncertain.
Posted inLocal
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.
Posted inSports
VHSL football 2025: Glenvar and Rye Cove advance to state finals
Union’s undefeated season ends when Glenvar stops 2-point conversion as game ends. Liberty Christian, Jefferson Forest and Magna Vista also fall short. Here’s the full list of VHSL finalists across Virginia.
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Don Huffman, whose leadership set the stage for rise of Republican Party in Virginia, dies at 98
Huffman was the longest-serving Republican state party chair ever in Virginia. The party’s annual post-election meeting, which he founded, is named in his honor.
Posted inHealthcare
State officials investigate dead vultures in Rocky Mount for suspected avian flu
The discovery follows confirmation of the virus in wild birds in at least nine other localities in Virginia.
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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.
Posted inPolitics
Macy raises $350,000 for congressional bid in 24 hours
For comparison, that’s almost as much as Rep. Ben Cline has on hand. It’s also almost twice as much as Shannon Taylor raised when she entered the 1st District race, which is considered a competitive district.
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Macy rips Cline as she enters congressional race. There’s no guarantee that’s who she’ll be running against, though.
Across Virginia there are 11 incumbents and more than 30 challengers. None of them know what districts next year will look like, so how do they know where to campaign or who to run against?
