Virginia Tech Medical School Gets $13 Million
State budget funds enrollment growth and tuition aid as the medical school prepares to move into a new building.
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For Roanoke, the Star City of the South, coverage here follows city government, Roanoke City Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding region.
Crime
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Do you trust that local police prioritize community safety during high-stakes standoffs in your area?
Police Arrest Wanted Man After Roanoke Standoff
Authorities took 30-year-old William Palmer into custody following a standoff at a residence on Belle Avenue NE.
Politics
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In your opinion, should local candidates prioritize increasing school funding or cutting city spending?
Seven Candidates to Seek Three Roanoke Council Seats
The city election will determine three open council positions following an ongoing early voting period.
Sports
Roanoke Catholic Routs VES 65-6 on Senior Night
Roanoke Catholic closed its regular season with a lopsided win over Virginia Episcopal School at Vinyard Park.
Tech
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Do you trust your local water authority to protect supply for residents?
Water Authority Reevaluates Supplies Amid Data Center Demand
The Western Virginia Water Authority presented its supply reevaluation to Roanoke City Council on Monday, well ahead of schedule.
Business
Roanoke Women's Foundation Awards $506,975 in Grants
Nine nonprofits across the Roanoke Valley region share the foundation's 2026 grant funding after a six-month selection process.
Coverage on this page takes in city council decisions, the Roanoke independent city courts and Roanoke City Public Schools alongside the healthcare, rail and manufacturing employers that anchor the regional economy. From Downtown and Old Southwest to Raleigh Court, Gainsboro and Belmont, neighborhood coverage extends into Roanoke County, Botetourt County, Franklin County and Craig County where stories cross the line. Roanoke's independent-city status shapes how services are funded and how decisions interact with surrounding county governments in ways distinct from most Virginia localities. Infrastructure investment, economic development and school district resources are the recurring threads in city hall reporting.
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