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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.

5 days ago · 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 ...

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.

Jan 15, 2025 · Downtown Roanoke Inc.’s Restaurant Week returns Friday through Jan. 26 and features more than 20 eateries. The promotion for downtown restaurants includes five price points, including fixed, per ...

Feb 6, 2025 · 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.

In Roanoke, residential property assessments are up 10.5% this year. Commercial property valuations are comparably lagging in growth, projected up by just 3.2% this year in Roanoke, according to data.

6 days ago · A Tuesday garage fire on Poor Mountain Road caused by combustibles too close to a heat source caused an estimated $75,000 in damage, according to the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department.

Feb 4, 2025 · The Roanoke Police Department on Tuesday identified two women who died in separate crashes last month.

The Roanoke School Board sent a letter to parents Tuesday “about a recent memo issued by the federal government,” and discussed potential impacts of changes being enacted under a new United ...