Problems persist one year after an external audit unearthed issues that could imperil funding and services if not addressed.

Roanoke’s political and legal establishment is reeling after a deadlocked City Council said it couldn’t agree on who should ...

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The lawsuits could shed further light on a drama that gripped Roanoke city hall last year, when claims of a toxic workplace ...

Leonard Cleland, 60, said officers approached him recently at his usual spot at Williamson Road and Orange Avenue to tell him about the new street median law. Cleland said drivers' behavior prompted ...

Star City Compost co-owner Davey Stewards uses a front-end loader to transfer garden waste for composting at the company's facility in the Roanoke Centre for Industry & Technology off Orange Avenue.

Recent crackdowns on Roanoke restaurateurs have resulted in an influx of owed taxes to the city, plea deals and dropped ...

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 ...

Roanoke's Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board has recently regrouped, having met June 6 for the first time since March. From left: secretary Patice Holland, chair Angela Penn and board member ...

Developer Ed Walker has stripped the former Roanoke Industrial Center of junk cars, scrap, chemicals, waste and unwanted tenants.

Mental health professionals from Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are embedded in Roanoke Valley police agencies as part of the region's launch last month of the Marcus Alert system. From left to ...