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Starting this week, most of our stories will be freely accessible. Please encourage your friends, family and neighbors to subscribe to our now-free weekly newsletter! Learn more about in my editor's letter (1/4): roanokerambler.com/letter-fr…
Google is fighting me in court.
Local governments have refused to reveal how much water a potential Google data center in Botetourt County might use.
So I sued, arguing that water use is not proprietary and should be made public.
The judge agreed.
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We're upset to hear of more layoffs across @LeeEntNews' Virginia newspapers.
For those affected, we still have some relief funding available. Please spread the word and apply for aid cc: @RNPA_union; @TimeslandGuild; @BlRidgeGuild
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Saddened to hear of the passing of Graham Gund, an architect, philanthropist and likely the most influential figure in @KenyonCollege’s recent history.
I had the opportunity to meet Graham back in 2014 for a profile in the @KenyonCollegian magazine: kenyoncollegian.com/magazine…
We're thrilled to announce the newest member of our newsroom, @sinclair_holian, a @Report4America corps member who will cover the lasting impacts of segregation, starting this July. Support Sinclair's future reporting! Editor's letter with donation link in reply.
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Our local news is free to read — but it’s not free to produce. During our spring fundraising campaign, can we count on you to support this essential work? 🤑
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Without The Roanoke Rambler, would you have known about the city manager accusing the school district of possible lawbreaking? Or a former city council candidate being charged with election fraud? Or simply what to do on a given weekend? .... ⚡️🗳️🚴♀️(1/2)
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It's the start of our spring fund drive! 🌷 Reader support keeps us alive, and we need 40 readers to become sustaining members in the next 14 days. Best of all: You'll get a chance to win a free one-night stay at The Liberty Trust, paired with breakfast for two! Link in reply.
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SCOOP: Roanoke’s city manager has accused school officials of potential law breaking and “malfeasance in office” over their rainy day $$$, allegations the superintendent said amounted to "defamatory language” and “veiled threats.”
Link in reply. FREE to newsletter subscribers.
We’re thrilled to partner with @Report4America to bring this critical beat to our community. Apply by Feb. 3!
#IREJobCenter: @roanoke_rambler is hiring a reporter to cover the lasting impacts of residential segregation in the city. This position is sponsored in part by @Report4America. ire.org/job-center/segregati…
Join @roanoke_rambler and do real journalism that makes a difference:
Come join us in Roanoke!
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This is a one-of-a-kind job opportunity, starting at $50,000/yr in Roanoke, VA! CC: @IRE_NICAR @IBWellsSociety @NABJ @NAHJ @aaja @nlgja @TransJA @LIONPubs @spj_tweets #journalismjob #segregation
Application: reportforamerica.org/reporte…
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We're partnering with @Report4America to bring a reporter covering residential segregation to our community! We're one of 66 local news outlets nationwide to be a 2025 host newsroom.
Learn in our editor's letter about the beat and how you can contribute: Link in reply.
Come join us!
We are thrilled to join @Report4America as a host newsroom in 2025! 🎉 The corps member placed with us will cover residential segregation in Roanoke, a critical beat for one of Virginia's most segregated cities. (1/3)
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It's #GivingTuesday (or #GivingNewsDay to us journos)! As a reader, you can depend on The Rambler for independent, local and investigative journalism that makes a difference. We have big plans for 2025, but we need 40 new readers, like you, to become supporting members!
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Joe Cobb leads Roanoke’s mayoral race by double digits over David Bowers and Stephanie Moon Reynolds, according to a new poll from @RoanokeCollege, co-sponsored by The Roanoke Rambler.
Check out the full breakdown for mayor and City Council: roanokerambler.com/joe-cobb-…
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We're thrilled to announce that Jeff Sturgeon, a veteran journalist who has worked at The Roanoke Times for the last 29 years, is joining The Rambler as a reporter and ad sales manager.
Join me in welcoming him: [email protected]
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Last day of our fundraising campaign!
This is it!
We’re now hours away from the end of our fundraiser and we still need 100+ supporters to reach our goal.
Every dollar goes towards a more sustainable future for The Rambler and local journalism in your community.
Become a supporter today!
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Tick-tock, our deadline is fast approaching! ⏰
Over the next 48 hours, we need 200 readers to sign up as monthly donors to help us reach our goal. Every little bit counts!
So if you believe in the value of local news, become a member today! roanokerambler.com/support-u…
We need 300 new readers to become members for us to keep operating.
Can you help us @roanoke_rambler meet this ambitious but achievable goal?
Will you help The Roanoke Rambler celebrate our upcoming third birthday by becoming a member?
We need 300 new readers to become supporting members for us to keep operating.
Join us today and make a difference in local news: roanokerambler.com/support-u…
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BREAKING: Retiring Roanoke treasurer Evelyn Powers is running for City Council as an independent, just as embattled candidate Jamaal Jackson officially dropped out Tuesday, hours before polls closed in a Democratic primary. roanokerambler.com/roanoke-t…



















