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Construction under way on Roanoke County Career and Technical Center to train students for trades Roanoke County has begun construction on the Roanoke County Career and Technical Center (RCCTC). County presenters and the lead builder, Branch, said the facility will offer hands-on training in trades such as construction, advanced manufacturing and mechatronics and build a local workforce pipeline.

Exciting developments are underway as Roanoke County breaks ground on a cutting-edge Career and Technical Center, poised to equip high school students with essential skills for the future workforce!

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Carilion Clinic pledges $1.25 million to Roanoke County CTE campaign; Perkins plan presented for approval later Superintendent Ken Nisley announced Carilion Clinic’s donation valued at more than $1.25 million to support the division's health sciences program and campaign for excellence; the district also presented the local Perkins plan for CTE funding as an information item.

Roanoke County Public Schools just received a game-changing investment of over $1.25 million from Carilion Clinic to elevate their health sciences program!

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1 month ago

Roanoke County Board opposes proposed mid‑decade redistricting amendment On Feb. 24 the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution opposing a proposed state constitutional amendment that would let the General Assembly redraw congressional districts mid‑decade; the action drew no public comment and no roll‑call vote was recorded in the recap.

The Roanoke County Board has taken a stand against a controversial amendment that could reshape congressional districts mid-decade, stirring up local political waters.

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1 month ago

Roanoke County supervisors unanimously adopt resolution opposing April 21 referendum on mid‑decade redistricting The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Feb. 24 to adopt a resolution opposing the April 21, 2026 referendum that would allow the General Assembly temporary authority to redraw congressional districts mid‑decade, citing procedural and constitutional concerns and ongoing litigation.

Roanoke County supervisors have taken a stand against a controversial referendum that could drastically alter Virginia's congressional districts, raising serious legal and procedural concerns.

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1 month ago

Roanoke County supervisors oppose two state bills linked to VMI, extend tax deadline after snowstorm At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors adopted resolutions opposing two state bills said to affect the Virginia Military Institute, approved an emergency extension of a tangible personal property payment deadline after winter storms, and approved a first reading to temporarily relocate Precinct 206 polling place during library renovations.

Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors took decisive action at their latest meeting, opposing state bills affecting the Virginia Military Institute and extending tax deadlines after winter storms.

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1 month ago

Roanoke County may limit abortion clinics ahead of reproductive rights amendment Several Virginia localities have pursued zoning ordinance amendments as a method for limiting where abortion clinics can be located.

#Virginia women get your #RealID and vote out our white male #RoanokeCounty Board of Supervisors trying to drag us back to the 1950s. 🤬

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2 months ago

Supervisor Mahoney prompts removal of regional pre-disaster mitigation plan from consent agenda Supervisor Paul Mahoney raised concerns about the updated Roanoke Valley Allegheny Regional Commission pre-disaster mitigation plan, prompting the board to remove the item from the consent agenda for review before the next meeting.

Supervisor Mahoney's concerns have sparked a crucial review of the Roanoke Valley pre-disaster mitigation plan, leaving the community eager for answers.

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2 months ago

Roanoke County supervisors pull pre-disaster mitigation plan from consent agenda over data questions The board removed Item F5 (the regional pre-disaster mitigation plan) from the consent agenda after a supervisor flagged apparent population-data discrepancies and differing hazard rankings; staff will review data with the regional planning commission and report back in two weeks.

Roanoke County supervisors have halted a critical pre-disaster mitigation plan, raising alarms over data discrepancies and inconsistent hazard rankings that could impact safety!

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2 months ago

Roanoke County board approves amended Clearbrook Walmart exterior despite neighbors' objections The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the Clearbrook Walmart's special use permit allowing a revised exterior color scheme and a ~7,000 sq. ft. addition; residents objected to corporate blue accents and nighttime lighting.

The Roanoke County Board has voted to approve a controversial amendment for Walmart's Clearbrook store, despite local residents' fierce objections to its new color scheme and potential impact on their neighborhood.

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2 months ago

Board approves $107 million appropriation to Roanoke County Public Schools; members ask staff to assess shared-services offset Supervisors voted to appropriate $107,000,000 from year-end funds to Roanoke County Public Schools. Supervisor Paul Mahoney urged the county administrator to work with the school superintendent to identify roughly $5.2 million in county-provided shared services and to explore partial reimbursement or budget adjustments in the upcoming fiscal cycle.

Roanoke County just approved a staggering $107 million for public schools, but there's more to the story about shared services and budget adjustments!

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2 months ago

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge reports record hospitality numbers and urges more hotel capacity Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge told the Roanoke County Board that 2024 was a record year for tourism, citing nearly $11 million in bed tax, $132 million in direct visitor spending in the county and campaign-level returns of about 17:1 from a spring marketing push. Presenters urged more local hotel capacity and continued investment in marketing and events.

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge just reported a record-breaking $132 million in direct visitor spending, but can we keep up with the demand for more hotel capacity?

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2 months ago

Roanoke County elects new chair, adopts board code of ethics At its Jan. 13 organizational meeting, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors elected Vinton Supervisor Tammy Shepherd as chair and Windsor Hill Supervisor David Radford as vice chair and adopted a Code of Ethics and Conduct; the board later approved appointments and consent items.

Roanoke County has a new leadership duo with Tammy Shepherd as chair and David Radford as vice chair, plus they've adopted a groundbreaking Code of Ethics!

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2 months ago

Tourism briefing credits USA Cycling event with $2.6M impact; VBR gives $11,200 for trails Virginia's Blue Ridge told the Roanoke County Board that the 2025 USA Cycling National Championships generated an estimated $2,600,000 in regional economic impact; VBR presented the county an $11,200 check from entry fees to support mountain biking trails. The board also received a separate regional commission briefing on transportation and greenways.

Virginia's Blue Ridge announced a staggering $2.6 million economic impact from the USA Cycling National Championships, along with an $11,200 contribution to enhance local mountain biking trails.

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2 months ago

Roanoke County highlights new Fire Station 12, says response times halved and 18 staff hired Roanoke County staff described features of newly built Fire Station 12 in Bonsack — including split-bay design, PPE extraction, solar-ready wiring and heated floors — and said comparable-address response times fell from over 8 minutes to about 4 minutes; the project included purchases of a fire truck and ambulance and hiring 18 staff.

Roanoke County's new Fire Station 12 is cutting emergency response times in half while prioritizing crew safety with innovative design features like a split-bay layout and PPE extraction systems.

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4 months ago

Board approves rezoning at Keighi Village for 224-unit multifamily development Supervisors approved a developer-led rezoning to allow four 4-story apartment buildings (224 units) at Keighi Village, removing prior proffers on the rezoned portion and imposing a requirement to build substantially in conformance with the submitted development plan. The applicant said the project reduces projected traffic compared with an originally planned 70,000 sq ft commercial buildout.

Roanoke County has just greenlit a major transformation at Keighi Village, paving the way for 224 new apartments that promise to reshape the community while significantly cutting traffic!

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4 months ago

Roanoke supervisors adopt West Roanoke River Greenway feasibility study into county plan The board unanimously approved amending the Roanoke County 200 plan to incorporate a feasibility study for a roughly 9-mile West Roanoke River Greenway, accepting the study as a planning step but making no funding commitment. Planners flagged steep terrain, fragmented ownership and high construction costs as major hurdles.

Roanoke County has taken a significant step towards enhancing its outdoor connectivity by adopting a feasibility study for the West Roanoke River Greenway, but challenges like steep terrain and fragmented land ownership loom ahead.

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5 months ago

Roanoke County schedules CIP work session and moves to closed session to discuss prospective business The Board of Supervisors recessed to a work session to review capital improvement program projects as of June 30, 2025, and voted to go into closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(5) to discuss prospective business or industry.

Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors is gearing up for a pivotal work session to unveil major capital improvement projects while keeping a mysterious business discussion under wraps!

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5 months ago

Roanoke County recognizes IT team after rapid response to critical cybersecurity advisory Roanoke County officials on Oct. 28 publicly acknowledged the county information technology team's response to an urgent federal cybersecurity advisory. IT Director Uma Marcus told the board the team confirmed the county was not compromised, installed a critical patch within hours and mitigated multiple vulnerabilities after vendors observed failed

Roanoke County's IT team sprang into action against a critical cybersecurity threat, swiftly patching vulnerabilities and keeping the county's systems safe.

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5 months ago

Board approves conversion of former Knights Inn into 105 multifamily units on Thurlane Road The board approved a special‑use permit Oct. 28 allowing conversion of a former Knights Inn at 6510/6520 Thurlane Road into 105 multifamily dwelling units. The decision follows staff and planning commission recommendations and includes conditions tying development to submitted concept plans, elevations and a maximum unit count.

The Roanoke County Board has just greenlit an exciting transformation, turning the old Knights Inn into 105 modern multifamily units complete with enhanced security and amenities!

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5 months ago

Former Moose Lodge site cleared for mixed use: construction yard, warehouse and 50‑meter pool approved The board rezoned roughly 25.3 acres at 3233 Catawba Valley Drive to I‑1 and approved a special‑use permit Oct. 28 enabling a construction yard and phased redevelopment that includes a 20,000‑square‑foot warehouse, office/retail elements and an expanded aquatic facility. The approval is proffered to a submitted concept plan.

The Roanoke County Board has given the green light to transform the former Moose Lodge property into a vibrant hub featuring a construction yard, a new warehouse, and an impressive 50-meter pool!

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5 months ago

Roanoke County supervisors approve four zoning and special-use petitions, including hotel-to-apartment conversion On Oct. 28 the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved four permit and rezoning petitions: a short-term rental on Colonial Avenue, conversion of a former Knight's End hotel into 105 apartments, rezoning for a swimming pool construction yard on Catawba Valley Drive, and a multifamily rezoning on Roushrough Road. The Roanoke Regional Chamber's É

Roanoke County is transforming with new approvals for a short-term rental and the conversion of a former hotel into apartments, paving the way for exciting developments!

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5 months ago

Dog Reportedly Found Suffering Head Wound Crawling With Maggots Deserves Justice - Animal Petitions A dog was reportedly found with a maggot-infested head wound and later euthanized due to the severity of the injury. Demand real accountability.

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7 months ago

9/2/25 forum in #Virginia House District #40 which covers #Salem and parts of #Roanoke & #RoanokeCounty.

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8 months ago

Roanoke Residents Oppose New Car Wash Due to Noise and Drug Concerns Local residents voice strong objections to proposed car wash on Colonial Avenue over disturbances.

Roanoke County residents are raising alarms over a proposed car wash, citing safety concerns for children and a surge in neighborhood disturbances.

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8 months ago

Roanoke County Board Adopts Legislative Priorities for 2026 General Assembly Session Roanoke County Board finalizes six legislative priorities for consideration in the 2026 session.

Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors has laid out six bold legislative priorities for 2026, addressing everything from tax transparency to airport improvements and mental health services.

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9 months ago

Roanoke County Board recognizes VDOT and discusses zoning ordinance amendments Roanoke County receives locality award while approving zoning ordinance amendments and funding for sheriff's dog.

Roanoke County shines bright as it receives the prestigious "Locality of the Year" award while also tackling crucial zoning amendments that could reshape the community.

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9 months ago

Roanoke County holds Greenway study meetings and discusses school field turf upgrades Roanoke County announces East Roanoke River Greenway community meetings and field turf project.

Exciting changes are coming to Roanoke County with community meetings on the East Roanoke River Greenway and vital discussions on school field turf upgrades!

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9 months ago

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Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors is making bold moves to enhance public services and infrastructure, prioritizing the needs of a growing community.

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9 months ago

Roanoke County Board approves new drainage requirements and employee bonuses Board unanimously approves new drainage ordinance and employee bonuses during June meeting.

The Roanoke County Board made waves by approving new drainage requirements, celebrating a beloved teacher, and recognizing essential waste workers—all in one impactful meeting!

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10 months ago

Roanoke Valley leaders discuss economic development and transportation funding challenges Board prioritizes broadband and tourism while addressing project funding concerns in Roanoke County.

Roanoke County leaders are tackling urgent economic development and transportation funding challenges—discover the bold strategies being proposed to drive growth!

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