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Election 2024: Our Complete Coverage of Roanoke Mayoral and …
Oct 2, 2024 · Welcome to The Rambler’s compendium of the 2024 races for Roanoke mayor and City Council. We’ll continue to update this page with stories through the election, and hope you’ll find all the information you need to make an informed decision. Early voting begins this Friday, Sept. 20. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
'He Genuinely Cares': Joe Cobb, Proudly Spiritual and Gay, Sees ...
4 hours ago · Just behind the van, a baby blue electric car whirs up to a stop sign. “You got this, Joe!”. The driver, an older white woman, steps out. Cobb recognizes the friend from South Roanoke and goes over to chat. A staunch liberal, the woman says she’s scared of the potential outcome of the presidential election.
Stephanie Moon Reynolds, Roanoke Mayoral Candidate, on Debt, …
5 hours ago · Ahead of Roanoke’s municipal elections on Nov. 5, The Rambler once again sits down with each of the candidates — this time with a twist. Three candidates for mayor and seven City Council candidates agreed to videotaped chats as we probed them on Roanoke’s past, present and future.
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
5 hours ago · 7 to 9 p.m. — Line Dancing with Angela at Los Amigos Bar & Grill (3424 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to learn, Angela’s got the moves to get everyone out on the floor, so dust off your best western wear, round up your crew, and come on down for a boot-scootin’ good time.
Roanoke Mayor’s Race Gets Crowded As Moon Reynolds, Bowers …
Mar 12, 2024 · A victory for any would be historic — Moon Reynolds as Roanoke's first female mayor, Cobb as its first openly gay mayor and Bowers for the sheer precedent of a fifth term. Moon Reynolds, 66, kicked off her campaign before a crowd of just over 80 supporters inside Jefferson Center’s Fitzpatrick Hall Saturday morning.
FarmBurguesa Among Roanoke Area Restaurants Targeted with …
4 hours ago · Oct 22, 2024 • 4 min read. Authorities have filed criminal meals-tax charges against the owners of four closed food establishments in Roanoke, including FarmBurguesa restaurant, whose Vinton location, seen above, shuttered in recent months. PHOTO BY JEFF STURGEON FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER. Authorities have filed criminal meals-tax charges ...
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
Sep 24, 2024 · Saturdays and Sundays through October 27. Visit this link for more information. ($) Saturday, 9/28 to Sunday, 9/29 — Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival at Bernard’s Landing (775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta). Featuring awe-inspiring lake and mountain views, amazing wineries, talented artisan vendors and awesome live music.
Roanoke Once Again Ends Single-Family-Only Zoning After …
Sep 17, 2024 · Roanoke has ended exclusively single-family zoning — period. City Council on Monday voted 6-1 to readopt essentially the same package of zoning reforms approved in March that make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings throughout Roanoke’s residential neighborhoods. Council made the “redo” after a lawsuit ...
Republicans Enter Roanoke City Council Races As Priddy Stuns …
Apr 2, 2024 · Hagen, 35, said he’s running for Council based on the same issues in 2022 that he says haven’t been addressed in Roanoke, which include the city’s crime rate and government’s engagement with citizens.. Hagen contended that recent Council matters — on housing reforms, a master plan for Evans Spring and a Brandon Avenue townhome project — “passed without as much community ...