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Meet the candidates for Virginia’s New Senate District 4
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Virginia’s New Senate District 4In the race for the newly-drawn Virginia Senate District 4 covering Roanoke City, Salem, and parts of Roanoke and Montgomery counties, three candidates on the Democratic ticket are vying for your vote: Trish White-Boyd, Luke Priddy and DeAnthony “D.A.” Pierce.
Roanoke group aiming to raise $140,000 for a statue in honor Henrietta Lacks
Read full article: Roanoke group aiming to raise $140,000 for a statue in honor Henrietta LacksHenrietta Lacks is known for leading to medical breakthroughs about vaccinations after her cells were used by scientists when she died from cervical cancer at 31 years old.
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.
Councilmember ‘conflicted’ over rejecting controversial Roanoke apartment project
Read full article: Councilmember ‘conflicted’ over rejecting controversial Roanoke apartment projectA request to rezone property along Brandon Avenue to build 54 apartments and 15 townhomes was rejected by Roanoke City Council Monday night with a 4-3 vote.
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 bans firearms on all city-owned property including Berglund Center
Read full article: Roanoke City Council bans firearms on all city-owned property including Berglund CenterROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council voted nearly unanimously to ban guns from all city-owned property. On Monday night, the council voted 6-1 to ban firearms from all city-owned buildings, parks and greenways, which includes the Berglund Center. City Council enacted the strictest set of rules possible in an action legalized last year by the General Assembly. Three council members said the vote should be delayed for more time to discuss, but that motion failed. The law takes effect immediately and while some council members expressed concerns about possible lawsuits, the majority of the council felt citizens wanted it now.
Roanoke city leaders asked for suggestions to rename Lee Plaza
Read full article: Roanoke city leaders asked for suggestions to rename Lee PlazaROANOKE, VA. – The Confederate memorial in downtown Roanoke was removed last summer and now city leaders are working on renaming the plaza where it stood. On Thursday night, the public got to weigh in on what they think Lee Plaza, named after the Confederate General, should be called. A few others liked something more generic such as Patriots Plaza or Freedom Plaza. Roanoke’s Democratic city council has looked unfavorable on Lee Plaza and the memorial over the last few years. A local cemetery took possession of the Confederate memorial and intends to put it on display with appropriate context.
What’s News Today: Holiday happenings, find your money
Read full article: What’s News Today: Holiday happenings, find your moneyThe town also holds a reverse Holiday Parade. Patrick Henry Drive will be closed from Progress Street to North Main Street beginning at 5:30 for setup. That’s followed by the winter WonderLot Christmas Parade from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The reverse Christmas Parade will take place in the Salem Civic Center Parking lot. The Town of Amherst holds its reverse Christmas Parade tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meet the newest members of a historic Roanoke City Council
Read full article: Meet the newest members of a historic Roanoke City CouncilROANOKE, Va. – For the first time in the Star City, minorities will hold the majority on Roanoke City Council with four African Americans, one Latina and two white members. Democrat Robert Jeffrey Jr. and independent Stephanie Moon Reynolds will join incumbent democrats Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd. “It speaks well to the equity and empowerment that we’re trying to project in our city," said Lea. Council members Michelle Davis and Anita Price did not run for re-election in 2020. Lea said council is going to hold a public hearing on the bus station and council members are going in with open minds.
Roanoke voters elect city’s first majority Black city council
Read full article: Roanoke voters elect city’s first majority Black city councilROANOKE, Va. – The results are in, and voters in Roanoke have selected three new city council members. Trish White-Boyd (D) has been elected as Vice Mayor, along with Robert Jeffrey Jr. (D) and Stephanie Moon Reynolds (I), who were elected to city council. The three beat out five other candidates, and the only incumbent among the group was White-Boyd. This is the city’s first majority Black city council. To see the results from the race, click here.
Virginia General Election Results for Roanoke City Council race on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Virginia General Election Results for Roanoke City Council race on Nov. 3, 2020On Nov. 3, Roanoke will elect three new city councilmembers. The eight candidates are Robert Jeffrey Jr. (D), Peter Volosin (D), Trish White-Boyd (D), Maynard Keller (R), Peg McGuire (R), Cesar Alberto (L), Kiesha Preston (I) and Stephanie Moon (I). The only incumbent among the group is White-Boyd. Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? You’ll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here
Hundreds show up for Roanoke Prays, although one key demographic missing
Read full article: Hundreds show up for Roanoke Prays, although one key demographic missingROANOKE, Va. - About 250 people gathered Friday night in Roanoke to do one simple thing - pray. The organizers of Roanoke Prays, said their call to action was simple. Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd led the charge to bring people together for Roanoke Prays. "Honestly my prayer is that they would hear what was said tonight and I don't know how they're going to hear it. The Roanoke Prays group is working hand-in-hand with Roanoke Vice-Mayor and his task force on gun violence.
"We are in a state of emergency," Roanoke faith leaders plan vigil after latest shooting
Read full article: "We are in a state of emergency," Roanoke faith leaders plan vigil after latest shootingROANOKE, Va. - Faith leaders in the Roanoke Valley are doubling down after yet another shooting over the weekend. The faith leaders say the killing has to stop and they've announced 'Roanoke Prays,' a vigil scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Melrose Park to help it happen. Flashing blue lights and crime scene tape have become the reality that many in Roanoke are scared will hit them next. Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd is heartbroken over the violence this year and is leading a faith based effort to curb violence. Police have yet to make an arrest in Evans' death, but the faith leaders said they have trust in the police to do their job.