Roanoke News

Just one more school to go

Roanoke Times - Fri Nov 20

Roanoke schools have come a long way in a short time. Congratulations to William Fleming High School on achieving full accreditation this week from the state Board of Education.

Take a look at Palin's rule book

Roanoke Times - Fri Nov 20

Maurine Grantham and Sharon New wait in line Thursday morning at the Borders bookstore in Noblesville, Ind., for a chance to see Sarah Palin during her book signing.

Animal-friendly buses and trucks

Roanoke Times - Fri Nov 20

Typically I think of heavy vehicles as being a natural enemy of kitties and pooches, but that is clearly not the case in Roanoke and Franklin County.

Botetourt Co. schools receive threats - roanoke.com

Roanoke Times - Thu Nov 19

James River High School students were dismissed early Wednesday after a threat was called in to the Botetourt County school.

VDOT shuffles regional project priorities - roanoke.com

Roanoke Times - Thu Nov 19

Two major Roanoke Valley interstate highway projects and a New River Valley bridge replacement could be pushed out of the state's six-year highway construction plan as transportation officials continue to struggle with mounting needs and diminishing funds.

Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations can ...

Roanoke Times - Thu Nov 19

Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations can be sent to Extra, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke, VA 24010, e-mailed to extra@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event.

Roanoke Co. offers glimpse of recreation center - roanoke.com

Roanoke Times - Wed Nov 18

The indoor leisure pools at the Green Ridge Recreation Center include two 20-yard lap lanes, a spa pool and an interactive play area.

the wednesday short list

Roanoke Times - Wed Nov 18

Monthly luncheon for those who grew up or worked in Southeast Roanoke in the '30s, '40s and '50s. Noon.

Franklin Co. wants to restrict trucks on winding state route - roanoke.com

Roanoke Times - Wed Nov 18

Franklin County has joined Roanoke County in a request to restrict trucks on a portion of Virginia 116.

Va. company to design Army's Pacific headquarters

WTOP - Tue Nov 17

The military says it has awarded AECOM Design of Roanoke, Va., a $21.5 million contract to design and engineer the Army's new Pacific headquarters at Fort Shafter in Hawaii.