After the recent closing of Mrs. Rowe’s in Staunton and the K&W Cafeteria chain, Facebook users who follow Cardinal News responded to a post by listing their favorites among now-closed restaurants, including The Roanoker, Pete’s Deli, Angler’s Cafe, The Homeplace, Country Cookin’ and Mike’s Grill.
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A driving force: Donald Caldwell, Roanoke’s chief prosecutor, retires after nearly a half-century in office
Caldwell — long known for his hands-on, detail-oriented approach — has run the city’s commonwealth’s attorney’s office since 1979 and will step down Wednesday. But in recent interviews, he said he does not yet feel his work is done, and plans to return to the office, part-time and behind the scenes, sometime this year, possibly by spring.
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Virginia is learning that composting doesn’t stink after all.
This small Roanoke composting facility has survived three years of business, when conversations about composting are just beginning in the city and the state.
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Then & Now: Work on Fishburn Park coffee shop picks up again following fire that destroyed owners’ van company
Keri and Justin VanBlaricom hope to open Fishburn Perk by the end of 2026.
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Audit of Roanoke’s municipal purchasing cards finds lack of approvals for more than $880,000 in charges
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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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.
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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.
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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.
