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Federal Authorities Arraigned Roanoke Woman for Fraud

Federal Authorities Arraigned Roanoke Woman for Fraud

Jazmin Jennings faces six charges related to tax returns and pandemic-era relief program exploitation.

Live Poll

Do you believe current federal enforcement efforts are sufficient to prevent fraud in government benefit programs?


Crime

Violence

Roanoke City Council Accepted Safer Communities Grant

The city received $2.9 million in state funding to launch community-based violence reduction strategies.


Health

Live Poll

Should federal agencies prioritize funding for research into psychedelic treatments for drug addiction?

Substance Abuse

Researcher Received Grant for Psilocybin Addiction Study

A Roanoke doctor secured federal funding to test psilocybin as a treatment for cocaine addiction.

Researcher Received Grant for Psilocybin Addiction Study

Politics

Live Poll

Do you believe city council members should publicly air disagreements regarding local government decisions?

City Hall

Roanoke City Council Established Ethics Committee

The city council voted to form a new oversight panel following recent conduct concerns among members.

Roanoke City Council Established Ethics Committee

Business

Live Poll

Do you prioritize donating to local non-profit organizations in your area?

Philanthropy

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Raised Record Funds

The annual gala fundraiser generated $162,000 to support local wildlife operations in Roanoke.

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Raised Record Funds

Tech

Live Poll

Do you trust your local medical providers to keep your digital personal health information secure?

Cybersecurity

Park Dental Reported Data Breach in Roanoke

A dental practice in Roanoke notified patients of unauthorized access to workstation and email accounts.

Park Dental Reported Data Breach in Roanoke