The Roanoke Rambler
Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another. Roanoke Rambler Oct 1, 2024• 4 min read. Happenings. Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/2 to 10/9. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.
An Independent Streak Since Childhood, Stephanie Moon …
1 day ago · Oct 15, 2024• 12 min read. Stephanie Moon Reynolds, a longtime city clerk who is finishing her first term on Roanoke City Council, is trying to notch a historic doubleheader by becoming Roanoke’s first woman mayor, and the first Black woman mayor. Some local political leaders see her independent bid as a spoiler.
Election 2024: Our Complete Coverage of Roanoke Mayoral and …
Oct 2, 2024 · Welcome to The Rambler’s compendium of the 2024 races for Roanoke mayor and City Council. We’ll continue to update this page with stories through the election, and hope you’ll find all the information you need to make an informed decision. Early voting begins this Friday, Sept. 20. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
1 day ago · Annual Festival featuring live music, family activities, food, adult beverages, and events themed around outdoor recreation. Visit this link for more information, including a complete schedule. Saturday, 10/19 to Sunday, 10/20 — Salem Gun & Knife Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem).
Jim Garrett, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 …
1 day ago · For City Council, the candidates are Democrats Terry McGuire, Phazhon Nash and Benjamin Woods; independents Evelyn Powers and Cathy Reynolds; and Republicans Jim Garrett and Nick Hagen. Voters can choose up to three Council candidates. This interview features Garrett, a 67-year-old Lexington native who lives in the Greater Deyerle neighborhood.
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
Oct 9, 2024 · Visit this link for more information. ($) Thursday, 10/10 to Sunday, 10/13 — “The Woman in Black” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). A lawyer enlists a young actor to coach him in retelling a haunting story plaguing him since visiting an isolated estate. Showing through Oct. 20.
'I'm Still the Same David Bowers': Former Roanoke Mayor Tries …
Oct 8, 2024• 11 min read. This election marks David Bowers' seventh mayoral election. He won in 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012, while losing in 2000 and 2020. Even in Bowers' lengthy political career, though, this year marks a first: 2024 is the first time Bowers has run as a Republican. Above, Bowers greets residents voting early at the Roanoke ...
Roanoke Mayor’s Race Gets Crowded As Moon Reynolds, Bowers …
Mar 12, 2024 · A victory for any would be historic — Moon Reynolds as Roanoke's first female mayor, Cobb as its first openly gay mayor and Bowers for the sheer precedent of a fifth term. Moon Reynolds, 66, kicked off her campaign before a crowd of just over 80 supporters inside Jefferson Center’s Fitzpatrick Hall Saturday morning.
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
Sep 24, 2024 · Saturdays and Sundays through October 27. Visit this link for more information. ($) Saturday, 9/28 to Sunday, 9/29 — Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival at Bernard’s Landing (775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta). Featuring awe-inspiring lake and mountain views, amazing wineries, talented artisan vendors and awesome live music.
Roanoke Council Moves To Fold Climate Change Action Into City's …
Aug 8, 2023 · Roanoke City Council is moving forward with amending its new Climate Action Plan to the city's comprehensive plan. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER. In the heat of summer, Roanoke children sleep with frozen water bottles, fight with siblings over electric fans and notice their asthma worsen. Theo Lim, an assistant professor of ...