Occupy groups to converge on Roanoke (2012/5/17)

When I dropped by Occupy Roanoke's daylight encampment in Elmwood Park on Saturday, the group was at a temporary impasse.

Hummus House to leave Crystal Tower building in Roanoke (2012/5/17)

Total Action Against Poverty, which owns the building in downtown Roanoke, had ordered tenants to leave by May 31 because of a pending sale of the building.

Authorities in Roanoke area vow assault on synthetic drugs (2012/5/17)

A new law goes into effect in July, but officials say it is so specific that its effect will be temporary.

Roanoke cash mob brings money to small businesses (2012/5/16)

A mob of people flood Tinnell's in Roanoke, looking for something to buy to give the business a little boost.

Law enforcement officials address concerns over synthetic drugs (2012/5/16)

Local, state and federal law enforcement officials this morning gathered at the South County Library to show a unified front against a growing regional problem with the distribution and use of synthetic drugs.

Former Marine walks Route 460 for wounded warriors (2012/5/16)

Right now, the former Marine is walking along Route 460 between Roanoke and Lynchburg, but he's got a long way to go before he makes it to Arlington National Cemetary.

Egos first, children second (2012/5/16)

Last week in this space, we wrote about the Roanoke school board chairman's desire to seek a small tax increase, a year from now, to better compensate teachers so the best ones aren't lured away for more pay elsewhere.

Asian market in Roanoke closes (2012/5/16)

I noticed when I drove past the Fresh Oriental Market on Williamson Road last Wednesday that the lights were out at about 8 p.m. Since I knew it was usually open later than that, I suspected something was amiss.

Massage Envy chain is seeking franchise owners for locations in Roanoke (2012/5/16)

Tuck Chiropractic Spinal Sports Injury Clinic, Foley Health and Fitness make donation to the Women's Resource Center of the NRV Massage Envy already has about 765 spas in 44 states, including 23 in Virginia.

New stretch of greenway links Mountain View, Norwich neighborhoods (2012/5/16)

People make their way across a bridge over the Roanoke River before the opening of an extension of the Roanoke River Greenway on Tuesday.

Bully movie draws a crowd in Roanoke (2012/5/15)

"I think it may be worse than I expect it to be like at other places, and I think that would be sad but I think it should open people's eyes more," said Wheeler.

Owner of convenience stores in Roanoke and Rocky Mount charged in tax fraud scam (2012/5/15)

The owner of convenience stores in Roanoke and Rocky Mount has been charged in a tax fraud scam that federal authorities say involved more $17.5 million.

Roanoke: Not-so-Sleepy Mountain Town (2012/5/15)

Roanoke, Virginia , is a mountain city in the South, but it's not quiet and it's by no means sleepy.

Depression need not win over us (2012/5/15)

Dr. Michael Camardi is a geriatrician at Carilion's Center for Healthy Aging. Age Matters is his new Roanoke Times column, appearing the third Tuesday of every month.

Roanoke Man Guilty Of Threat Against President (2012/5/15)

According to a report on CBSSports.com, Virginia Commonwealth University is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association for the Atlantic 10 Conference in 2013.

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