School division officials shared plans for shifting the city’s attendance zones at two town hall meetings this week.
Roanoke Zone
Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton, Franklin County, Craig County, Botetourt County
Posted inCulture
The Cheesy Western, a longtime Roanoke food icon, guest stars on a Manhattan menu. (Chile is extra.)
Lower Manhattan’s Hamburger America diner will feature the Texas Tavern staple this month, paired with a Southern Living article that features the Church Avenue eatery.
Posted inEducation
Settlement reached in pastor’s lawsuit against Roanoke County parent following altercation at school board meeting
Thomas McCracken, a former school board member, accused a parent of defaming him following a contentious meeting in August 2023.
Posted inLocal
Proposed Roanoke school attendance zone changes to be presented at town hall meetings
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.
Posted inLocal
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.
Posted inLocal
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.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke City Council to interview 4 school board candidates
On Monday, the council will interview Christopher Link, Darlene Burcham, Derek Kaknes and Donna Littlepage.
Posted inCulture
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.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke delays recycling pickup due to driver shortage
The city hopes to return to regular service by Monday.
Posted inEconomy
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.
