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.
Jim Garrett, Roanoke City Council Candidate, Answers Our 9 …
21 hours 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.
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.
An Independent Streak Since Childhood, Stephanie Moon …
21 hours ago · In 2006, after Parker retired, Moon Reynolds was named acting clerk before getting the job on a permanent basis in 2007, a position she held until she retired in 2019. She was Roanoke’s first African-American city clerk, and the first in Southwest Virginia. In 2020, she was elected to City Council. “When she got on Council, we said, ‘You ...
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need.
21 hours 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).
'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 Heats Up As Candidates Trade Barbs on …
Oct 1, 2024 · Roanoke’s mayoral campaign has grown spirited as three candidate forums in the last week were marked by feisty exchanges over policy and groan-inducing remarks on racism. Republican nominee David Bowers and independent Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds jointly attacked Democratic Vice Mayor Joe Cobb over zoning and gun violence issues ...
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 Homeowners Sue City Over Policy Ending Exclusively …
Apr 30, 2024 · A group of Roanoke homeowners is suing the city over a recent zoning policy that encourages more multi-family housing and puts an end to single-family-only neighborhoods. A view of downtown Roanoke from the Mill Mountain Star Overlook Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Roanoke. FILE PHOTO BY SCOTT P. YATES FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER.