Roanoke Vibe
RCPS opens the 08-09 Year with Convocation
A great and exciting convocation occurred this am at the new special events center in Roanoke. While the message was realistic, the mood was clearly upbeat. Many accomplishments over the last year were listed and eight goals for the coming year were outlined. The “rule book” found in No Child Left Behind was uniformly slammed for many well known legislative deficits and a promise was made by all in attendance to work together as a team to get every school accredited this year. Read the story »
Claude Moore Education Complex Serves Community Needs
Just over the new MLK bridge from the Hancock Building sits the Claude Moore Education Complex which officially had its ribbon cut last week. This is a great example of a vital community organization seeing a need for growth, partnering with an excellent school and finding a way and an appropriate place to make it happen. This time the City Read the story »
Historic Flair Found at the Hancock Building
Just a few weeks ago the historic Hancock Building that last housed Grand Piano Furniture Company opened its doors. While a very difficult renovation with equally difficult financing, this building reportedly came in on time and on budget. It now provides 58 apartment units to the growing mix of downtown residential opportunities. On the first floor it
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The Issues
I think this is one everybody can agree on: bring back passenger rail service to Roanoke! I and many others have had this desire when throwing our hats into the political scene. Once in that scene, however,...
As many of you have noticed there has been a lot of dialog going on regarding some of the issues that have been addressed. I have recently added a forum to this site in hopes that everyone can join...
The purchase of Countryside golf course several years ago and the ensuing discussions about its fate represent a lot of good and bad about Roanoke politics in my mind. The City of Roanoke’s Housing plan...
Since the election, and really for months before, decision making regarding a potential restaurant and event site on Mill Mountain has slowed considerably. Certainly, this was and is a hot issue for...
Another goal of mine and probably for most council members is to strongly support the concept of regionalism. I believe the concept is supported by those in government in the county and in Salem. The rub...
While the amphitheatre has moved forward at multiple times with anywhere from 4 to 7 council votes, this one seems to be hanging around my neck! To me the amphitheatre is a micro-issue for our city but...
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