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Dec 31, 2024 · You had food on the brain, Roanoke. Whether it was local restaurants making their debut or getting into trouble, stories about the city’s evolving food scene were among the best-read stories of 2024. You were also captivated by our city hall coverage, which unearthed claims of a toxic workplace ...

2 days ago · Have a Happening? Does your business want to sponsor a newsletter? Reach out to us at [email protected] with “Happening” in the subject line. Have fun! This Weekend. Friday, 1/31 through Sunday, 2/2 — 13th Octave LaHoChi Training with Dr. Eilis Philpot at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem).Hands-on healing course that transmits the highest frequencies of light into ...

Apr 2, 2024 · Hagen, 35, said he’s running for Council based on the same issues in 2022 that he says haven’t been addressed in Roanoke, which include the city’s crime rate and government’s engagement with citizens.. Hagen contended that recent Council matters — on housing reforms, a master plan for Evans Spring and a Brandon Avenue townhome project — “passed without as much community ...

Dec 31, 2024 · Friday, January 3. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Holiday Ice Skating presented by the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and Star Country at Lancerlot Sports Complex (1110 Vinyard Rd., Vinton). Find more information at this link.; 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Nouveau Art, Nouveau You at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). This evening will be filled with opportunities to learn how various ...

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Nov 19, 2024 · With the dust settled, almost, on Roanoke’s mayoral and City Council elections, newly available data provide a closer look at where the city’s next leaders found their support. More than half of voters cast their ballots early this year, either by mail or in person at the registrar’s office. With early vote now tabulated back to voters’ home precincts, The Rambler commissioned maps ...

Dec 25, 2024 · Monday, December 30. 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Tuesday, December 31 — New Year’s Eve. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Doors open at 10:45) — Live music: A Colorful Countdown at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke).Bring the kids out to count down to the stroke of “midnight” and make new memories in this ...

Saturday, January 13. 9 a.m. — 15th Annual Frozen Toe 10k (rescheduled and rerouted) presented by J Randolph Clements D.P.M. at Moneta Park (4229 Rucker Rd., Moneta). Visit this link for more information and to register.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — History of Carvins Cove tour hosted by PLAY Roanoke at Carvins Cove. During this tour of Carvins Cove, participants will discover its past, its present ...

Nov 20, 2024 · Friday, November 22. 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Mariee Siou with Donnie CoCo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Find more information and purchase tickets at this link.; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Kind at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 6:30 p.m. — Live music: The Eric Wayne Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).