Todd Jackson is The Rambler's managing editor and covers city government. Before joining in 2025, Todd spent 30 years at The Roanoke Times as a reporter, editor and New River Valley bureau chief.

The Christiansburg nonprofit was gutted by Trump administration budget cuts last week and that prompted a layoff of its staff ...

Credit unions are embedded in their communities and keep money local — helping small businesses grow, funding community projects and supporting local families.

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What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to.

MAKE Roanoke, a new nonprofit, will provide tools and machinery for builders and tinkerers to create their own projects.

Corner Booth food column, we'll feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review and more.

What are Ramblings? Ramblings are a collection of short items that have caught our attention for one reason or another.

Tulips brighten up Henrietta Lacks Plaza in downtown Roanoke as seen on April 1, 2024. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at ...