Good morning and thank you for subscribing to The Roanoke Rambler. This week, we mark the nations 250-year anniversary and look at the Roanoke Valley's historical impact on America, we attended zoning ...

AM EST May 20, 2026 Edited: 5:05 AM EST May 20, 2026 For Roanoke drivers, the newest hazard on Interstate 81 may not be the ...

After Roanoke upheld zoning violations against The Least of These Ministry, supporters, business owners and unhoused ...

Frontier settlers in Southwest Virginia joined the call for independence months before the Declaration of Independence was ...

Week of May 19 to May 27, 2026 We scanned city, downtown and regional calendars so you don’t have to. Here’s what’s happening ...

After Roanoke upheld zoning violations against The Least of These Ministry, supporters, business owners and unhoused residents offered sharply different visions for what downtown should become.

David Bowers and Councilmember Stephanie Moon both informed the Roanoke Rambler that they plan to run as independents in ...

Happy Wednesday, all. This week in Roanoke, the stories shaping our city stretch from City Hall to the gas pump. First, in politics, we have breaking news! Former Mayor David Bowers and Former City ...

Welcome to our food column, Corner Booth, where each month Layla Khoury-Hanold will guide us through what’s happening in Roanoke’s food scene. We’ll feature restaurant openings and closings, trends, ...

Facing a $14–$16.5 million shortfall, Roanoke City Public Schools may cut after‑school buses, scale back its long‑running ...

Roanoke’s Republican mayoral candidate David Bowers rips up a prepared concession speech after hearing favorable Election Day results at a watch party at Sidewinders Steak House and Saloon on Tuesday, ...

Kathy Cohen is the first challenger to enter the 2026 race for Roanoke City Council. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE CANDIDATE Retired Temple Emanuel Rabbi Kathy Cohen is running for Roanoke City Council, ...