โFootball officiating is a family:โ Injured Maryland police officer speaks at Blue Ridge Football Officials Clinic
In a remarkable display of resilience, Patrick Kepp, a Maryland police officer and football official takes center stage to speak here in Roanoke for the Blue Ridge Football Official's Clinic.
Covington man pleads no contest to aggravated sexual battery, forcible sodomy in 2021 Roanoke incident
A Covington man has been sentenced in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Roanoke back in September 2021, according to the City of Roanoke Chief Assistant Commonwealthโs Attorney John M. McNeil Junior.
Kiwanis Club hosts annual Pancake and Auction Day
The Roanoke Kiwanis is excited to announce their official Kick Off for the 28th Annual Pancake & Auction Day! This annual event is the major fundraiser for the club and all proceeds raised go back into the community in the form of grants, scholarships, and service projects. Last yearโs event raised $44,000 โ the goal for the 2023 fundraiser is $50,000.
City of Roanoke hires team to create development plan for Evans Spring area
The City of Roanoke has hired a consulting team that will consider the next steps for Evans Spring, a large vacant property between I-581 and the Melrose Rugby, Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhoods. The 130-acre property is near Valley View Mall.
Roanoke asking residents for feedback on city services
The City of Roanoke is looking for feedback from residents on how they think the city is doing. Next week, 500 residents will be selected to complete a survey on what they think about city services, like trash pick up, social services, street paving and more.
Roanokeโs gun violence prevention programs recognized by Virginiaโs Dept. of Criminal Justice Services
The City of Roanoke's Gun Violence Prevention framework is being recognized by Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services. During the presentation Wednesday, city leaders examined the parallels between poverty and gun violence while also noting the positive changes made in the city.