The Roanoke Rambler
Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another. Roanoke Rambler Oct 1, 2024• 4 min read. Happenings. Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/2 to 10/9. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
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.
Terry McGuire, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 …
Oct 9, 2024 · For City Council, the candidates are Democrats Terry McGuire, Phazhon Nash and Benjamin Woods; independents Evelyn Powers and Cathy Reynolds; and Republicans Jim Garrett and Nick Hagen. Voters can choose up to three Council candidates. This interview features McGuire, a 42-year-old Franklin County native who lives in Old Southwest.
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
Oct 9, 2024 · Visit this link for more information. ($) Thursday, 10/10 to Sunday, 10/13 — “The Woman in Black” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). A lawyer enlists a young actor to coach him in retelling a haunting story plaguing him since visiting an isolated estate. Showing through Oct. 20.
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May 15, 2024 · Friday 5/17 through Saturday 5/18 — The Star City Rockabilly Festival at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). featuring two days of live music, food trucks, beer from Big Lick Brewery, moonshine cocktails from 5-Mile Distillery, craft vendors, photo booth, and kids corner. Friday night entertainment includes a ...
Roanoke Once Again Ends Single-Family-Only Zoning After …
Sep 17, 2024 · Roanoke has ended exclusively single-family zoning — period. City Council on Monday voted 6-1 to readopt essentially the same package of zoning reforms approved in March that make it easier to build duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings throughout Roanoke’s residential neighborhoods. Council made the “redo” after a lawsuit ...
'I'm Still the Same David Bowers': Former Roanoke Mayor Tries …
Oct 8, 2024• 11 min read. This election marks David Bowers' seventh mayoral election. He won in 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012, while losing in 2000 and 2020. Even in Bowers' lengthy political career, though, this year marks a first: 2024 is the first time Bowers has run as a Republican. Above, Bowers greets residents voting early at the Roanoke ...
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
Sep 24, 2024 · Saturdays and Sundays through October 27. Visit this link for more information. ($) 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 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.
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Apr 10, 2024 · Have a Happening? Does your business want to sponsor a newsletter? Reach out to us at [email protected] with “Happening” in the subject line. Have fun! This Weekend. Thursday 4/11 through Sunday 4/14 — “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” presented by the Ferrum College Theatre Arts Department at Sale Theatre (215 Ferrum Mountain Rd., Ferrum).