Plus: A music shop is coming to St. Paul, and early voting for the primaries ends Aug. 1
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Police department touts drop in Roanoke crime
Plus: There’s an opportunity Thursday night to get a last look at Roanoke’s Democratic city council candidates before the Aug. 4 primary.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Voluntary water measures now in place with persistent drought
Plus: Roanoke City Council votes to restrict data centers through zoning regulations.
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Roanoke council sends zoning amendments to fourth review, after being told that creates problems
A council majority feels more work on a plan is important enough for an understaffed planning department.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Two candidates for two council seats so far in Blacksburg
Plus: Giles County gets a substantial amount of money for a brownfield cleanup.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke wins 9th All-America City Award
Plus: A debated request for a dog kennel in Roanoke County is set for a public hearing Tuesday.
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Investment firm to buy troubled tech company Luna Innovations
The company, formerly headquartered in Roanoke, had recently settled a class-action lawsuit for $7.3 million, after plaintiffs alleged securities fraud.
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Emory & Henry no longer on probation with accreditor
The university was put on probation in June 2025 after several years of monitoring over financial concerns.
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State levies $106K civil charge on Halifax County solar facility
In a series of inspection reports, the state’s environmental agency cited multiple violations of erosion and sediment control regulations. The developer said it’s working with the agency to address everything that’s required.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Virginia Museum of Transportation receives donations to maintain the 611, Salem opens housing survey
Plus: Botetourt County receives state historical marker for TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
