Roanoke City Council expected to vote on controversial zoning changes at public hearing Monday
Read full article: Roanoke City Council expected to vote on controversial zoning changes at public hearing MondayOn March. 19 we reported that the Roanoke City Council voted to amend a controversial zoning ordinance. The plan would put an end to single-family-only neighborhoods.
Roanoke City Council open to idea of new magnet high school at Jefferson Center
Read full article: Roanoke City Council open to idea of new magnet high school at Jefferson CenterCouncil members heard the proposal to address overcrowding during a joint meeting with the Roanoke City School Board. Leaders will spend the next few months studying the issue further.
Roanoke Planning Commission votes against zoning changes getting rid of single-family districts
Read full article: Roanoke Planning Commission votes against zoning changes getting rid of single-family districtsThe changes were previously approved by city council in March, then repealed after a lawsuit was filed by homeowners.
‘Roanoke’s sorriest bus stop’ to get much-needed shelter
Read full article: ‘Roanoke’s sorriest bus stop’ to get much-needed shelterRoanoke City Council has approved the addition of a bus shelter for one of the city's busiest and most neglected bus stops, though advocates say further improvements are needed.
‘The Heart of Roanoke’: Business Association’s plan to bring vitality to Williamson Road
Read full article: ‘The Heart of Roanoke’: Business Association’s plan to bring vitality to Williamson RoadThe Greater Williamson Road Business Association presented their 'State of the Road' to council Monday, looking ahead to several grant applications.
Roanoke City Council hears update on Evans Spring future development
Read full article: Roanoke City Council hears update on Evans Spring future developmentWhile there is no finalized development in place, consultants are starting to get a better idea of what could go in the 150 acres of developable land.
‘What can we do to protect these kids?’: Debate over Roanoke City youth curfew continues
Read full article: ‘What can we do to protect these kids?’: Debate over Roanoke City youth curfew continuesRoanoke City council has talked about expanding the youth curfew for months, and reexamined it during Monday's meeting.
Roanoke City Council approves ‘historic’ $335 million budget with significant funding for schools, public safety
Read full article: Roanoke City Council approves ‘historic’ $335 million budget with significant funding for schools, public safetyRoanoke's budget has set aside a historical amount of funds for Roanoke City Schools.
Roanoke City Council approves resolution for name change of Poff Federal Building
Read full article: Roanoke City Council approves resolution for name change of Poff Federal BuildingRoanoke City Council unanimously approved a resolution to support federal legislation to change the name of the Richard H. Poff Federal Building to the Reuben E. Lawson building.
Roanoke City Council special election: Get to know the two candidates
Read full article: Roanoke City Council special election: Get to know the two candidatesDemocrat Luke Priddy and Republican Peg McGuire are facing off for the unexpired term of former Roanoke City Council member, Robert Jeffery Jr.
Roanoke City Council candidates: The three Independent candidates looking to earn your vote
Read full article: Roanoke City Council candidates: The three Independent candidates looking to earn your voteThree of the nine candidates running for Roanoke City Council include Independents David Bowers, Preston Tyler and Jamaal Jackson.
Roanoke City Council candidates: Get to know the three Republicans running for City Council
Read full article: Roanoke City Council candidates: Get to know the three Republicans running for City CouncilRepublicans Nick Hagen, Maynard Keller, and Dalton Baugess are three of the nine candidates running for Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke City School Board presents new safety measures to City Council
Read full article: Roanoke City School Board presents new safety measures to City Council25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.
Roanoke City School Board presents new safety measures to City Council
Read full article: Roanoke City School Board presents new safety measures to City Council25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.
Roanoke approves grant, provides housing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities
Read full article: Roanoke approves grant, provides housing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilitiesThe Roanoke City Council is pushing an incentive forward to increase housing opportunities in the Star City – City leaders approved a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Housing Development Authority during their session Tuesday.
‘We’ve known for months:’ Roanoke agency notices increase in need in line with public safety report
Read full article: ‘We’ve known for months:’ Roanoke agency notices increase in need in line with public safety reportTotal Action for Progress says they've experienced double the amount of calls on their hotline.
Roanoke City councilwoman concerned about Mayor Lea’s $2,500 stipend for personal vehicle use
Read full article: Roanoke City councilwoman concerned about Mayor Lea’s $2,500 stipend for personal vehicle useWSLS followed up on Monday’s heated exchange between Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilmember Stephanie Moon Reynolds.
Tensions run high between Mayor Lea, councilwoman at Roanoke City Council’s budget meeting
Read full article: Tensions run high between Mayor Lea, councilwoman at Roanoke City Council’s budget meetingRoanoke's Mayor Sherman Lea and councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds got into a heated exchange over the city's proposed budget.
Roanoke firefighters raise concerns over future public safety pay plan
Read full article: Roanoke firefighters raise concerns over future public safety pay planThe Roanoke Fire Fighters Association spoke at Monday’s city council meeting to address the proposed Public Safety Pay Plan before the official budget is voted on in May.
Roanoke City seeking applicants to replace Robert Jeffrey Jr.’s seat on council
Read full article: Roanoke City seeking applicants to replace Robert Jeffrey Jr.’s seat on councilAfter former Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. was found guilty of embezzlement and money crimes, officials are now on the search for someone to take on his role.
Roanoke City Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. found guilty of embezzlement, forfeits his seat on City Council
Read full article: Roanoke City Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. found guilty of embezzlement, forfeits his seat on City CouncilA judge convicted a Roanoke City Councilman of embezzlement on Thursday afternoon.
Roanoke City Council shows support for sister cities including Pskov, Russia
Read full article: Roanoke City Council shows support for sister cities including Pskov, RussiaRoanoke’s City Council is showing their support for Roanoke's sister cities. Monday, council passed a resolution supporting the partnership of the seven sister cities tied to the Star City.
‘We are losing people’: Roanoke City Council concerned over results of youth and gang violence survey
Read full article: ‘We are losing people’: Roanoke City Council concerned over results of youth and gang violence surveyDuring Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting, members spent hours analyzing the results of a recent survey done on violence and gangs.
Roanoke City Council unanimously passes raising minimum wage to $15/hour for city employees
Read full article: Roanoke City Council unanimously passes raising minimum wage to $15/hour for city employeesIn a move to make working for the city of Roanoke more attractive, the Roanoke City Council unanimously voted to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour on Monday.
‘Compliance, not punishment’: How Roanoke plans to enforce the new law banning camping on downtown sidewalks
Read full article: ‘Compliance, not punishment’: How Roanoke plans to enforce the new law banning camping on downtown sidewalksRoanoke City Council passed a new ordinance banning camping on downtown Roanoke sidewalks earlier this week, but there are still many questions surrounding the new law.
Roanoke City Council considers new rule to outlaw sleeping on downtown sidewalks
Read full article: Roanoke City Council considers new rule to outlaw sleeping on downtown sidewalksHomeless people may soon be banned from sleeping on sidewalks in downtown Roanoke because of a newly proposed ordinance presented at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Robert Jeffrey Jr. to stay on Roanoke City Council despite calls to step down
Read full article: Robert Jeffrey Jr. to stay on Roanoke City Council despite calls to step downRoanoke City Council members are speaking out after Robert Jeffrey Jr. was asked to step down from his seat on council but refused.
Roanoke City Council votes against controversial Brandon Ave. apartment project
Read full article: Roanoke City Council votes against controversial Brandon Ave. apartment projectThe highly debated Brandon Ave apartment project is shut down after a four to three vote at Roanoke City Council meeting Monday night. City Council turned down the request for rezoning of the land.
Roanoke Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. asked to take leave of absence following felony charges
Read full article: Roanoke Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr. asked to take leave of absence following felony chargesRoanoke City Council voted to ask fellow Councilmember Robert Jeffrey Jr. to take a leave of absence following multiple felony charges.
Controversial Brandon Avenue apartment project one step closer to reality
Read full article: Controversial Brandon Avenue apartment project one step closer to realityNearby residents, the landowner and city officials have been going back-and-forth over that question for years when discussing the Brandon Avenue apartment project.
Roanoke City Councilman indicted on charges of taking money from a City Council-appointed body
Read full article: Roanoke City Councilman indicted on charges of taking money from a City Council-appointed bodyA Roanoke City councilman previously indicted in July has been indicted on two new charges, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the city.
Search warrants show Roanoke city councilman may have used embezzled money to pay gas, power bills
Read full article: Search warrants show Roanoke city councilman may have used embezzled money to pay gas, power billsMultiple search warrants are painting the picture of how police are investigating the embezzlement charges brought against a Roanoke city councilman.
Roanoke City Council set to make final vote on renaming of Lee Plaza next week
Read full article: Roanoke City Council set to make final vote on renaming of Lee Plaza next weekThe City of Roanoke is now steps closer to changing the name of Lee Plaza, named after the Confederate leader, Robert E. Lee.
Roanoke city councilman turns himself in, released on bond following embezzlement charges
Read full article: Roanoke city councilman turns himself in, released on bond following embezzlement chargesRoanoke City Councilman Robert Jeffrey Jr., who is facing two felony charges has been released on bond.
Roanoke to receive $64.5 million for post-pandemic help
Read full article: Roanoke to receive $64.5 million for post-pandemic helpMillions of dollars are coming to the City of Roanoke as part of the American Rescue Plan. City leaders say the money is to help with the city’s financial loss as a result of the pandemic.