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Transportation
Speed safety cameras are now operating in active construction zones along Interstate 81 between mile markers 143 and 150, with citations mailed to registered vehicle owners who exceed pos...
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Business
Virginia Western Community College and regional partners have opened a new bioscience hub designed to help local startups move from lab research to commercial operations while generating ...
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Lane closures on Orange Ave NE near Mecca Street NE during evening/overnight hours. City infrastructure work continues Wed May 20. Allow extra travel time or use alternate routes.
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Ongoing widening project adding third lane in both directions. $179M design-build contract. Extended construction period expected. VDOT Salem District.
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Events / Civic Calendar
Roanoke's MyROANOKE calendar lists May 18 board, council, public hearing, and library programming entries across the city.
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Public Safety
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus and the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition are placing free naloxone dispensers at accessible locations in the Martinsville area and Roanoke to speed access to th...
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Graduation ceremony traffic expected near Henry County high school campuses through late May. Two-lane cone-separated entry at venues. Arrive early. Affects US-220, US-58, VA-57 near scho...
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Traffic / Infrastructure
Roanoke says multiple lanes near Orange Avenue NE and Mecca Street will close overnight on May 17 and again on May 20, 2026.
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Traffic / Infrastructure
Roanoke says multiple lanes on Orange Avenue NE near Mecca Street will close overnight on May 20 and reopen at 6 a.m. May 21.
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Roanoke, VA · Hines Funeral Services, Inc.
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City Services / Property
Roanoke says city real estate appraisers are in neighborhoods updating records and will remain on property exteriors while carrying city identification.
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City Services / Operations
Roanoke says delayed B-Week routes are being completed this week and regular curbside recycling pickup is set to resume the week of May 4.
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Utilities / Public Notice
Rockingham County reported an untreated wastewater discharge event on April 21 and said state water regulators were notified the following day.
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Government / Public Information
Roanoke says city real-estate appraisers are in neighborhoods updating property records and will remain outside homes while conducting assessments.
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Transportation / Public Works
Roanoke’s Riverland Road and Star Trail parking improvements remain active with signed detours and long-duration work through fall 2026.
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Utilities / Environmental Alert
County officials reported an untreated wastewater discharge from the Hogan's Creek lift station and said state regulators were notified.
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Public Works / Recycling
City updates said recycling routes were being stabilized after temporary schedule changes tied to CDL workforce shortages.
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Government / Community Engagement
City officials moved the public input session because of the April 21 special election and now plan to hold it May 7.
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Public Works / Recycling
City updates cite staffing pressure from CDL shortages and list additional steps taken to restore normal recycling routes by April 20.
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Parks / Transportation
Roanoke says the natural-surface loop trail at Vic Thomas Park will close April 27 through May 4 for resurfacing while the Roanoke River Greenway remains open.
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Business / Innovation
Roanoke and Carilion approved an MOU creating RoVa Labs, a life-sciences incubator expected to support startup growth and job creation.
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Public Services / Sanitation
Roanoke says recycling routes remain temporarily adjusted due to staffing pressure, with regular service targeted to resume April 20.
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Public Services / Sanitation
Roanoke posted a service advisory that some alley trash and recycling routes were delayed, with catch-up operations in progress.
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Transportation / Infrastructure
Roanoke posted an April 3 operations alert saying Riverland Road and the Star Trail lot will see construction impacts and temporary detours.
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Government / Elections
Roanoke voters have a 5 p.m. April 10 deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot for the April 21 special election.
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Government / Budget
Roanoke's official calendar posts an April 23 public hearing for recommended budget and tax rates ahead of final fiscal decisions.
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School Resources
Official school homepage for William Fleming High School.
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Official school homepage for William Byrd High School.
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Official school homepage for Virginia Western Community College.
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Official school homepage for Salem High School.
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Official school homepage for Roanoke College.
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Official school homepage for Patrick Henry High School.
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Official school homepage for Northside High School.
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Official school homepage for Hidden Valley High School.
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Official school homepage for Cave Spring High School.
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Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel · Lotz Funeral Home
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Oakey's North Chapel · Oakey's Funeral Service
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Oakey's South Chapel · Oakey's Funeral Service
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Roanoke, VA · Oakey's Funeral Service
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Oakey's South Chapel · Oakey's Funeral Service
