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America is Turning 250, the Least of These Sparks Debate, and Don't Get Caught on Camera on I-81

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 ...
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A Roanoke Ministry says it’s Helping the Unhoused. Business Owners say Downtown is Paying the Price

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

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 ...
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As America Turns 250, Roanoke Valley Reflects on Its Revolutionary Roots

Frontier settlers in Southwest Virginia joined the call for independence months before the Declaration of Independence was ...
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New cameras on I-81 will soon ticket speeders

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 ...
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A Man Born With a Job: Stan Hale and the 87-Year Heartbeat of The Roanoke Tribune

David Bowers and Councilmember Stephanie Moon both informed the Roanoke Rambler that they plan to run as independents in ...
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Bowers and Moon Reynolds Run, RCPS Eyes Cuts, Gas Spikes and a Tribune Milestone

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 ...