Roanoke Hotel Conference Center Commission sets March 25 public meeting
Roanoke posted a March 25 meeting notice for the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission, including time, venue, and public-contact instructions.
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Roanoke posts sole-source procurement notice ahead of spring budget and contract cycle
A March 6 City of Roanoke procurement notice highlights upcoming contracting activity as departments move through the FY27 planning period.
Roanoke posts FY27 budget-development calendar with March 23 work session window
Roanoke's FY27 budget-development calendar outlines the city's spring budget timeline, including a March 23 council work session and follow-on hearing windows.
Roanoke confirms Laura Carini as city attorney with March 1 transition
Roanoke announced February 2 that Deputy City Attorney Laura Carini was appointed city attorney effective March 1, 2026.
Roanoke special-election early voting window runs through April 18
Roanoke election officials say in-person early voting for the April 21, 2026 special election began March 6 and includes weekday and two Saturday voting windows.
Roanoke's FY27 budget calendar enters hearing season with public comment windows ahead
City budget-development guidance shows Roanoke moving through its FY27 cycle, with public-hearing and council-decision stages now becoming the next key checkpoints.
Roanoke opens early voting for April 21 special election with weekday and Saturday windows
Roanoke says in-person early voting began Friday, March 6, for the April 21, 2026 special election, with weekday access and designated Saturday dates at the elections office.
Roanoke warns of Campbell and 1st Street lane closures as infrastructure work pushes through midweek
A March 10 traffic alert from Roanoke says lane restrictions at Campbell Avenue SW and 1st Street SW will run through daytime and overnight work windows tied to public-infrastructure upgrades.
Roanoke opens application process for two school board seats ahead of July term change
Roanoke's city clerk says two three-year school board terms beginning July 1 are open for appointment, with applications accepted through March 10.
My dog humped my cat
We have Pittins!...
Fast Track 2026 showcases people and stories powering Martinsville’s past and future
The Martinsville Bulletin highlights “Fast Track 2026,” focusing on people, projects, and commun...
Martinsville Speedway promotes Cook Out 400 weekend (Cup Series race listed for March 29, 2026)
Martinsville Speedway’s site lists the Cook Out 400 weekend, including the Cup Series race date an...
City calendar lists upcoming public meetings (including March 10 City Council meeting)
The City of Martinsville online calendar lists scheduled public meetings, including a City Council m...
Two arrested in separate DUI incidents after Henry County traffic stop, authorities say
A report says a traffic stop at a Collinsville motel led to a pursuit, crashes, and arrests tied to ...
Report: Martinsville mayor fights suspension, challenges constitution
A local TV report says Martinsville’s mayor is challenging a suspension and raising constitutional...
Traffic stop leads to high-speed pursuit in Henry County; DUI-related arrests reported
Authorities say a traffic stop at the Dutch Inn Motel in Collinsville led to a short pursuit and a c...
Police: About 10 shots fired into ceiling during fight at Wild Magnolia’s; arrest made
Police say a fight at Wild Magnolia’s in Martinsville escalated and about 10 shots were fired into...
City Council Approves New Tech Hub
A $45M investment for Martinsville.
Patrick Henry High School
William Fleming High School
Hidden Valley High School
Northside High School
Salem High School
Cave Spring High School
William Byrd High School
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke College
No active incidents are currently tagged to this desk’s route list. Route watch is still live across I-81 • I-581 • US-220 • US-460.
Shall Millner
Roanoke, VA
February 21, 2026 · Hines Funeral Services, Inc.
Mary Virginia Hoppe
Roanoke, VA
February 8, 2026 · Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Catherine Robinson Feather
Roanoke, VA
January 30, 2026 · Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory
Hidden Valley HS
2026-03-03
Basketball (Boys) vs Western Albemarle
54 - 62
Hidden Valley HS
2026-02-28
Basketball (Boys) vs Christiansburg
57 - 46
William Byrd HS
2026-02-27
Basketball (Boys) vs Christiansburg
51 - 59
Hidden Valley HS
2026-02-27
Basketball (Boys) vs Abingdon
67 - 56
William Byrd HS
2026-02-24
Basketball (Boys) vs Cave Spring
57 - 47
Roanoke posted a March 25 meeting notice for the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission, including time, venue, and public-contact instructions.
Roanoke posts FY27 budget-development calendar with March 23 work session window
Budget / Local Government
Roanoke's FY27 budget-development calendar outlines the city's spring budget timeline, including a March 23 council work session and follow-on hearing windows.
Roanoke's FY27 budget calendar enters hearing season with public comment windows ahead
Community / Local Government
City budget-development guidance shows Roanoke moving through its FY27 cycle, with public-hearing and council-decision stages now becoming the next key checkpoints.
Roanoke’s Elmwood Park amphitheater begins first full summer concert season.
Roanoke River Flood Stage Event
EF2 tornado strikes Pulaski–Draper area west of Roanoke.
Patrick Henry Community College opens fabrication & trades center.