Luke Weir

Waynesville

Reporter at Roanoke Times

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Washington Park Pool opens

2 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

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Roanoke's Washington Park Pool opens with a splash

2 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

Splash!Kids from the West End Center for Youth cannonballed into summer at the new Washington Park Pool in northwest Roanoke on Friday afternoon. Patiently, they ate blue ice slushies while the adults gave speeches about the new facility. It was a $3.5 million project to replace the old 1972-built pool, said Parks and Recreation Director Cindy McFall. The park went a few summers without swimmers after the old pool closed in 2023. “Beyond the water features, this pool is a symbol,” McFall said.
Melrose Plaza announces grand opening date

3 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

A grand opening at Roanoke's Melrose Plaza is set for 10 a.m. July 31, officials announced Thursday. Following community conversations and research studies, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys transformed its headquarters facility into Roanoke’s newest neighborhood center, the announcement said. The address is 2502 Melrose Ave. N.W.A health and wellness center, a café and grocery store, an adult high school and a bank branch are all new and upcoming features at the facility.
900 Roanoke seniors ready to graduate and take on challenges

3 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

A stroll across the graduation stage will cap off nearly 900 Roanoke students’ high school journeys Thursday and Friday. Among those students is Ja’Zyah English-Bey, a 17-year-old who remembers not long ago when she was unsure about making it through to be in the 2025 graduating class at William Fleming High School. “I honestly didn’t think I would get all the way through,” English-Bey said.
Virginia Tech approves budget amid turbulent times for higher education

3 weeks ago | martinsvillebulletin.com | Luke Weir

BLACKSBURG — Amid uncertain times for research funding, Virginia Tech leadership approved a budget for the next school year that is mostly unaffected by federal changes, officials said. “The recommended internal budget for all operations is $2.5 billion,” university documents said.
Virginia Tech approves budget amid turbulent times for higher education

3 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

BLACKSBURG — Amid uncertain times for research funding, Virginia Tech leadership approved a budget for the next school year that is mostly unaffected by federal changes, officials said. “The recommended internal budget for all operations is $2.5 billion,” university documents said.
Roanoke to form task force on homelessness

3 weeks ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

Roanoke is forming a task force to seek solutions to homelessness, adding to ongoing assistance efforts for people facing the difficulties of living without housing. Mayor Joe Cobb is calling it the Hope and Home Task Force. During a meeting Monday, the city council approved Cobb’s proposal to form the 20-person citizen group. “Ultimately, our goal is to house as many people as we possibly can,” Cobb said.
Wasena bridge half complete, a few months behind

1 month ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

The Wasena bridge replacement project is about halfway completed, officials said, as crews proceeded last week toward a milestone on the $50 million project in Roanoke. Six massive steel building blocks called tub girders completed the road trip to Roanoke from Tampa, Florida, city staff said. Josephus Johnson-Koroma is a civil engineer for Roanoke, and project manager for the bridge replacement. “We are 50% complete on the project,” Johnson-Koroma said.
Blacksburg seeking input on new community center

1 month ago | roanoke.com | Luke Weir

Blacksburg officials want input about a proposed new community recreation center, according to a page on the town’s public notice website. “This new facility will exist in addition to the current community center, located at 725 Patrick Henry Drive,” the notice said. “The current community center will continue to be utilized as a programming space for a variety of recreational and community programs.”An online survey is open until May 27, available at letstalkblacksburg.org.
Many undecided as Spanberger leads new Roanoke College Poll

1 month ago | newsadvance.com | Luke Weir

Virginians will elect a new governor in November, but more than one in four voters are undecided about who they will pick, according to newly released polling data from Roanoke College. Out of 658 voters surveyed, Democrat Abigail Spanberger polled at 43%, compared to 26% who said they would vote for Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, results show.