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The changes make it easier for developers to build duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings in residential ...

The race is now between incumbent Democrat Antonio Hash and Republican James Creasy, who worked with Hash on his campaign ...

A new headquarters under formal consideration would give the medical school more room and solve a space issue for the Fralin ...

The largest subsidized housing provider in western Virginia can’t afford air conditioning for all of its tenants. And there’s ...

Vandalism and violence in the days after the joyful June 6 opening of the new Washington Park pool frustrate city leaders and ...

The brisket, mac and cheese and baked beans, served up at Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIG DADDY'S BBQ & SWEET SHACK Big Daddy’s BBQ & Sweet Shack brings Texas-style ‘cue to Salem ...

I am a data journalist and cartographer based in New York. I believe strongly in the role of local journalism and love working for The Rambler on data visualization stories. Roanoke steered the ...

Friday, July 4 –– Independence Day 8 a.m. — Four on the Fourth to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of SWVA, presented by the Vinton Moose Lodge starting at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington ...

The Roanoke River running through Wasena. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in this space.

Happy first Wednesday of summer, Rambler readers. First this week, Henri Gendreau breaks down how Roanoke spent - or will spend -its $64 million in pandemic relief funding. That required some ...