Yann Ranaivo

Richmond

Senior Content Writer at CoStar Group

Fan of Lakers, boxing and sometimes soccer. Have been called a journeyman.

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Nashville, TN City Guide

Jan 17, 2025 | homes.com | Yann Ranaivo |Joshua Kassabian |Lowest Crime

A Southern city beyond the music Radio announcer David Cobb famously christened Nashville the “Music City” in the 1950s and has become a national tourist destination and the heart of the country music industry due to its performance venues, honky-tonk scene and many record labels.
Franklin vs. Miear: Montgomery County School Board contest full of issues

Oct 31, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

CHRISTIANSBURG — Penny Franklin has held a seat on the Montgomery County School Board for more than two decades, but she faces what appears to be her stiffest test this year. In a unique and intriguing race for multiple reasons, Franklin is being challenged by former county school Superintendent Mark Miear. Franklin is on the board that voted unanimously to fire Miear last year. And beyond that, there is no problem differentiating between the the two candidates.
Montgomery County officials put chill on revenue sharing idea, for now

Oct 29, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

CHRISTIANSBURG — The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors was told this week by administrative staff that there would be some financial risks involved if they were to establish a revenue sharing agreement with the county School Board. “When revenues are strong, it works for everybody,” said Angie Hill, who will soon officially take over the role of county administrator.
Roanoke and New River valleys to help shape state legislative majorities

Oct 29, 2023 | dailyprogress.com | Luke Weir |Yann Ranaivo

State legislative races take center stage this year with Senate and House majorities at stake. With the Nov. 7 election approaching, one of the big questions in the Roanoke and New River valleys is whether Democrats can win in two newly drawn districts — one in the House and one in Senate. With the retirement of Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke, a newly drawn 4th Senate District in the Roanoke Valley now includes Sen.
Roanoke and New River valleys to help shape state legislative majorities

Oct 28, 2023 | roanoke.com | Luke Weir |Yann Ranaivo

State legislative races take center stage this year with Senate and House majorities at stake. With the Nov. 7 election approaching, one of the big questions in the Roanoke and New River valleys is whether Democrats can win in two newly drawn districts — one in the House and one in Senate. With the retirement of Sen. John Edwards, D-Roanoke, a newly drawn 4th Senate District in the Roanoke Valley now includes Sen.
Diesel locomotives replace No. 611 for remaining excursions

Oct 28, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

Diesel locomotives, instead of the historic Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611, are being used to operate this weekend’s remaining Shenandoah Valley Limited excursions. The change was prompted by an unforeseen mechanical issue, according to an announcement from both the Virginia Museum of Transportation Inc. and Virginia Scenic Railway. The announcement was posted on the 611’s Facebook page Friday.
Drawdown of Claytor Lake approved to allow shoreline work

Oct 28, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a temporary lowering of water levels at Appalachian Power’s Claytor Hydroelectric Project in response to a request to let lakeside property owners perform dock and shoreline maintenance. Appalachian Power, in cooperation with Friends of Claytor Lake and Pulaski County, made the request, according to an announcement from the power company. The drawdown is slated to start at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the company said.
Public water system goes out in Shawsville-Elliston area, boil notice in effect

Oct 28, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

A loss of public water service in the eastern Montgomery County communities of Shawsville and Elliston has led authorities to enact a boil notice and distribute bottled drinking water to impacted residents. The water outage occurred Friday and, as of Saturday, crews with the Public Service Authority are working to fix the issue and refill water supply tanks, according to information provided by the county.
Montgomery County board OK's changes for large development west of Blacksburg

Oct 24, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

CHRISTIANSBURG — The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved some adjustments Monday night for another sizable residential development that’s being built off of Prices Fork Road just west of Blacksburg. The area between the Blacksburg town limits and the nearby Prices Fork community is a hotspot for continuing residential development.
Christiansburg High groundbreaking scheduled for Tuesday

Oct 22, 2023 | roanoke.com | Yann Ranaivo

CHRISTIANSBURG — The project to renovate and expand Christiansburg High School will soon begin. Montgomery County Public Schools officials, who provided an update on the project to the school board last week, said there will be a groundbreaking event at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The district recently awarded the CHS project to the Roanoke-based Branch Builds, which submitted a base bid of $89.1 million. Branch was one of three companies that submitted bids for the projected $100 million project.