Luke Weir

“We understand that this may be concerning for some of our students and families,” the letter reads. “Therefore, we want to share important information about student rights and protections at school.”

Vengeful demotions, issuance of gag orders and disparate treatment of female city employees are all alleged in the lawsuit, filed against three current and former high-ranking city staff.

Dancers perform at the Taubman Museum of Art in downtown Roanoke on Saturday. Dragon dances, martial arts and music rang in the Lunar New Year.

Five years since the 2020 census, recently released population estimates show both opportunity and challenges for localities in the Roanoke and New River Valley.

"Rising electric bills are forcing Virginians to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table," a lobbyist said.

Roanoke's Taubman Museum of the Arts celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday, the Year of the Snake.

ROANOKE — With his Appalachian Power Co. bill in hand, Pulaski County resident Brad Winesett has been crunching some numbers.

Citizens wait to address Roanoke City Council during its meeting Monday. People spoke on behalf of three candidates for the vacant council member seat, pictured right.

Balancing a budget for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year is expected to be “a very tight and difficult budget process,” city manager Valmarie Turner told Roanoke City Council.

From left, Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group members Sylvia King, Laura Hartman, Gretchen Poage, Sharon Fritz and Cosmo Anderson pose for a photo in Grandin. The group was active