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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Roanoke, United States, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 79 stories have been published about Roanoke, United States which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Roanoke, United States, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 79 stories have been published about Roanoke, United States which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

America's first Black ambassador will be honored in his hometown: Roanoke

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The state has approved a historical marker to remember Edward Dudley, who in 1949 became U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Roanoke Valley Municipalities Have Room To Grow Tree Canopies, Study Finds

Roanoke has a 33 percent tree canopy coverage, according to a new study. The city has a goal of 60 percent. Above, trees frame the Roanoke skyline as seen from the Gainsboro neighborhood in June 2023. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTOAbout one-third of Roanoke is covered by tree canopy, according to a new study, which finds that the city, Salem and Vinton could theoretically double their shade-casting overstories.Roanoke officials say they are working …See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Roanoke Treasurer Postpones Retirement To Avoid Potential Special Election This Year

Tasha Burkett, who became chief deputy in March, says she intends to run for the office next year as an independent.See the Story

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Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Target 7: Berglund Center concession pretzel ‘mistakenly’ sprayed with chemical cleaner

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The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program received a complaint about it and opened an investigation.See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Blue Ridge Kite Festival happening this Saturday

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The festival is Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Hill Park.See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Roanoke Demotes Assistant City Manager. Officials Won't Say Why.

Brent Robertson, who also served as finance director, was stripped of his titles just as city leaders are finalizing a $379-million budget.See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Ramblings: Roanoke Budget To Boost Police Pay; School Board Finalists Picked; Money Race Starts for Mayor, City Council

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another. We’re on the lookout for tidbits related to money in politics, data, business, civic engagement or interesting events. Think you know of something that could be a Rambling? Drop us a line at editor@roanokerambler.com and we may well write about it. Happy reading!Roanoke City plans to spend $379 million over the next fiscal year…See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/17 to 4/24.

Members of the Latinas Network march in the Daisy Art Parade through downtown Roanoke on Saturday, April 13. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com for a chance to be featured in this space. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weeken…See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

House fire on Huntington Blvd NW in Roanoke displaces one, causes $167,000 in damages

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A Roanoke house fire that happened last Friday (April 12) has left one resident displaced and more than $160,000 in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

These Photos Show How Roanoke Caught a Glimpse of the Solar Eclipse

Light flares, left, from the lens of a pair of solar sunglasses while viewing the partial solar eclipse from Sweet Donkey Coffee House on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Roanoke. PHOTO BY SCOTT P. YATESFor a few minutes Monday, Roanoke paused and looked skyward.A clear view of the solar eclipse was often thwarted by cloud cover. But residents were able to glimpse a phenomenon that won't happen again in these parts for two decades.While the region rema…See the Story

Roanoke, United States · Roanoke

Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/10 to 4/17.

The Star City Slingshot club in Market Square on Friday, April 5. PHOTO BY LINDSEY HULL. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com for a chance to be featured in this space. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We encourage folks …See the Story

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