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ALERT: Wildfire smoke enters Roanoke area, increases air quality to moderate levels
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have issued an air quality alert for the greater Roanoke Valley area. Smoke from California’s wildfires has traveled across the U.S. and arrived in the Roanoke area. Airnow.gov shows the air quality in the greater Roanoke area is now at a moderate level.
Changes coming to multiple Roanoke intersections
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new project is on the horizon as VDOT as Roanoke City plans to reconfigure multiple intersections on Routes 460 and 220. WDBJ7 spoke with VDOT about how these changes will improve safety and traffic flow in the area. In 2021, VDOT and the City of...
Roanoke City leaders approve $40,000 to reduce deer population
ROANOKE, Va. – If you’ve noticed deer in your yard eating all of your favorite plants and flowers, you’re not alone. Roanoke City said it has received several complaints from residents already this year. Roanoke City’s Landscape Management Coordinator Laura Reilly said it’s normal to see deer...
Business owners voice concerns over Shenandoah Avenue changes
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Business owners in Roanoke are raising concerns on recent changes to Shenandoah Avenue. “If you stay out here 30 minutes, you can watch people crossing over both into the white buffer zone of the bike lane and the double yellow,” said About Clean Business Owner Peter Shank.
Lawsuit filed against City of Salem and HopeTree Services regarding rezoning
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Five people who live near the site have filed a lawsuit, claiming the development will affect their everyday life. Laid out over 20 pages, the lawsuit alleges the project will bring an influx of traffic to the area and increase their home property taxes. It also...
City of Roanoke hosting two public hearings focused on current Zoning Amendments
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke City Council and Planning Commission are asking for the public’s input on current Zoning Amendments for local housing with two upcoming public hearings. Roanoke City Council enacted zoning amendments in March 2024, to expand housing options in the City. The city says...
Local voters weigh in on Harris-Biden election switch up
ROANOKE, Va. – In what would be a historic run for president, Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping in as President Joe Biden steps out of the race for the White House. Dr. Karen Hult is a professor of political science at Virginia Tech. She says the move could mobilize democrats.
David Bowers: Roanoke Needs A Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority
I was delighted to read in The Roanoke Times yesterday that Pulaski County is undertaking the creation of a “SET”, Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority. Roanoke should immediately follow Pulaski’s lead and organize a Roanoke SET in cooperation with and under the auspices of Virginia’s Blue Ridge tourism agency. I’ve spoken with Landon Howard at […]
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Kermit-Vale Avenue reopens as one-way street following Glade Creek Stream Restoration construction
Roanoke, Virginia – Residents of the neighborhood around Kermit-Vale Avenue are set to experience a change in traffic flow starting Friday, July 26. After the completion of the Glade Creek Stream Restoration construction, Kermit-Vale Avenue, located between Gus Nicks Boulevard and Clyde Avenue, will reopen as a one-way street, allowing only westbound traffic.
Wednesday is the deadline for feedback on the cell phone policy at Roanoke City Schools
ROANOKE, Va. – If you’re hoping to voice your concerns and provide input on potential cell phone policy changes at Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), Wednesday is the last day to do so. This comes after the school division launched a two-week survey in February, allowing parents, students...
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