House Bills 1273 and 1469 would require ride share drivers to undergo a more extensive background check process, including ...

Week of 5/6 to 5/13 We scoured community calendars, city listings, downtown postings, and regional event pages so you didn’t ...

The race for three council seats includes seven candidates as of Tuesday, including five Democrats.

Good morning, and thank you for subscribing to The , We are so excited to bring you news. This week, we dug into the stories shaping life in the Roanoke region. We examined Google’s plans to build thr ...

The Orvis warehouse at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology was sold to a Coca-Cola affiliate in December. PHOTO BY JEFF STURGEON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER Longtime corporate fixture The Orvis ...

In 2004, Roanoke and Roanoke County merged their water systems into what is now the Western Virginia Water Authority, following votes by local governing bodies in 2003, according to city and county ...

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Kathy Cohen is the first challenger to enter the 2026 race for Roanoke City Council. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE CANDIDATE Retired Temple Emanuel Rabbi Kathy Cohen is running for Roanoke City Council, ...

Governor Abigail Spanberger signs 12 bipartisan education and workforce development bills on her 100th day in office on her ...

The Supreme Court Decides What Comes Next. State Court Challenges the Vote’s Legitimacy Author: Staff Published: 3:37AM April 29, 2026 Edited: 3:37AM April 29, 2026  On April 21, Virginians stood in ...