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5 days ago · Even among people who have been in the United States for decades, lawyers and nonprofit officials who work with immigrants in the Roanoke Valley say tensions are high and …

Jan 31, 2025 · The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce is moving from its downtown office to a new space in the Varsity Park Business Center at 1948 Franklin Road later this spring.

Feb 4, 2025 · Powered largely by an increase in real estate tax payments, city government revenue is projected to surpass $400 million this year in Roanoke, officials said Monday.

Feb 2, 2025 · Five years since the 2020 census, recently released population estimates show both opportunity and challenges for localities in the Roanoke and New River Valley.

After years plagued by tardy yellow buses, school board members in Roanoke cheered when they heard that buses are arriving on time at a 96% rate this year. “It has been fantastic,” said Chief ...

From a list of 11 names, two applicants got public support Tuesday to fill a vacant seat on Roanoke City Council due to previous local government experience.

5 days ago · Roanoke’s Fire-EMS Department opened its new training center at River Avenue Southeast on Thursday, with expectations it will help first responders regionwide.

5 days ago · Roanoke County received $208,862 for remediation of asbestos in the old office buildings at Starkey and Professional Park, said Megan Baker, the county's economic development director.

Feb 5, 2025 · The Roanoke Times’ Good Neighbors Fund supports the Emergency Financial Assistance Program administered by Roanoke Area Ministries. It helps families who need emergency money for utility bills ...