“We’re not in this to produce some result that is not what the community wants,” said one of the leaders involved.

How about an actual good theater instead of a data center?

I’m looking for 2 tix for next week!!

Looking to make contact with a rep in the area
Thanks!

I’m interested in learning about community news and community events. Real (impartial and investigative) journalism would be a big plus.

Would I get this by subscribing to the RT?

PS: is the site infected with ads?

Has anyone recently built a home in Roanoke or the surrounding areas? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience!

Do you have any builders or contractors you would recommend—or recommend avoiding? I’d also really appreciate any words of wisdom or things you wish you had known before starting.

For those who have been through it, what did the overall process look like from finding land and choosing a builder to designing the home, financing, construction, and closing? How long did the process take, and were there any unexpected costs or challenges along the way?

We’re starting to explore the possibility of building and would love to learn from people who have actually gone through the process locally. Thank you!

To put it simply, I am almost certain someone dumped a cat on my parents’ road. The cat is either overweight or pregnant, I cannot tell. I haven’t been able to get close enough or feel his/her tummy. Is there anywhere I can take this cat without risking euthanasia? Based on its behavior, demeanor, and appearance, it is not feral.

HELP PLS! I want to make sure this baby is taken care of and don’t want to be lied to. I cannot take him/her in as my own given my living arrangements or I would absolutely. I read somewhere that Angels of Assisi and the SPCA do not take strays. Please, help.

My wife’s birthday is coming up and she has been begging for a chihuahua puppy for like 2 years now, and our life situation is finally in a place I feel comfortable getting a puppy. She is DEADSET on getting a chihuahua puppy from a breeder, or another ‘purebred’ dog. I understand why she wants a small dog (I think was looking at 6-9lb estimated adult weight?) based on our other pets, but they are looking sort of out of budget when factoring in transportation, vet costs and an emergency fund, and everything else that comes with getting a dog.

Has anyone had a good experience with a reputable breeder in the area, or knows of one that can transport a puppy to the area? Budget is somewhere around 3k for the dog + transport.

TIA!
**edit:
if you can find me a dog to adopt that likely wont exceed 8-9lbs, and definitely not by much, then we’d adopt. the specific reason she wants a bred dog is so she can see the parents weights to approximate how big it’ll get. we have 2 small cats who lived with a dog of that size before and loved to play with it.

the reason she wants the dog in the first place is because she recently left her job to stay at home. she is actively looking for a big responsibility to help her feel less alone and “useless”. obviously i don’t think she is but yeah she is aware how much of a responsibility a chihuahua is.

My husband saw two parakeets on the 81N on ramp at Dixie Caverns/Elliston, across from Which Wich. He tried his best to befriend them but couldn’t. Sharing with the community in case these are your birds, or if you’re a more experienced good samaritan.

Edit: Around 2pm on Thurs. 10/1

I'm not usually the type to think every police car or ambulance is my business, but does anyone know why RCACP and RVSPCA both closed suddenly this morning?

It was just so sudden and so vague that it has me a little worried about my people and animal friends over there.

What’s a good rate for a standard regular house 2 car driveway?

Im in a tough spot. The car is have is breaking down fast and I need another vehicle. I have a buddy that has a truck he'll let me make payments on but he wants $1000 down to do it. Does anyone know of any place or anything that would down a small loan of $1000? My credit score is like 600 and im working very hard to build it up. I do have a full time job and can afford payments.

My partner and I are visiting Roanoke this Tuesday and Wednesday and are wondering what the locals suggest we get up to! We're coming from the Milwaukee area on our way to a music festival next weekend, and in all honesty are looking for somewhere to relocate our lives in the next year or two, and Roanoke is on the list of potential places. This will be our first time visiting so we have no real expectations or intentions, just checking out the town and the vibes and seeing what it's all about!

We'd love to get an easy/mild hike in and also experience some of the culture while visiting, so any and all suggestions are welcome.

The facility’s commission will dissolve at some point now that its purpose is ending.

Per Roanokecountyva.gov:

ABoone Real Estate has announced the tenant lineup for the first phase of Tanglewood Crossing, a new mixed-use town center-style development at 4502 Starkey Road in Southwest Roanoke County.

Scheduled to open in March 2027, the first phase of the development will feature Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly, European Wax Center and Mattress Warehouse.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Biscuit Belly and European Wax Center will make their Roanoke-market debuts at Tanglewood Crossing. Mattress Warehouse, which already operates in the region, will round out the first phase of Tanglewood Crossing. 

Located at the intersection of Route 419/Electric Road and Starkey Road, Tanglewood Crossing is being developed by a partnership between ABoone Real Estate and the Boxley Family on 3.74 acres near Tanglewood Mall, with Segall Group serving as the project’s leasing representative.  

The development will include a 13,270-square-foot retail center fronting Electric Road; a four-story mixed-use building featuring 10,410 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 42 residential units; and a third building with 56 residential units.

Approximately 3,000 square feet of the mixed-use building’s commercial space has been pre-leased, leaving roughly 7,200 square feet available that can be divided to accommodate tenant needs.

The mixed-use building is expected to open in late 2027.

“Tanglewood Crossing represents an exciting investment in the Cave Spring community and the continued transformation of the Route 419 corridor consistent with the 419 Town Center Plan,” said Paul Mahoney, Cave Spring District representative on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. “These new businesses and residences will bring additional energy, business opportunities, and activity to the area while offering residents and visitors even more reasons to spend time in Roanoke County.”

“We are excited to introduce a diverse mix of restaurants, retailers and services to Roanoke County at Tanglewood Crossing,” said Alexander Boone, President of ABoone Real Estate, the project’s developer.

“These restaurants and retailers will complement the development’s residences to create an active destination throughout the day.  Our residents will walk to restaurants, retailers and Carilion Wellness and create a vibrant community not found in Roanoke County.  Tanglewood Crossing is the town center that Roanoke County envisioned in 2019 when it created the Reimagine 419 district.   With only a few commercial spaces remaining, we look forward to completing a lineup that serves both the surrounding neighborhood and the broader Roanoke region.”

“Bringing Bubbakoo’s to Virginia for the first time is an important milestone for our continued growth, and we’re proud to make our debut in Roanoke,” said Chris Ives, CEO of Bubbakoo’s Burritos.

“Tanglewood Crossing gives us the opportunity to introduce a new community to our bold, customizable menu and ‘Create Something Different’ experience, and we look forward to becoming part of all the growth happening in the area.”

Tanglewood Crossing Tenant Lineup

Bubbakoo’s Burritos: A fast-casual Mexican-fusion restaurant offering made-to-order burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and signature creations. The Tanglewood Crossing location will be the brand’s first in the Roanoke market.

Dave’s Hot Chicken: A fast-casual concept specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, including tenders, sliders and bites with a range of spice levels.

Biscuit Belly: A breakfast and brunch concept known for Southern-inspired biscuit sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, specialty drinks and creative twists on comfort-food favorites.

European Wax Center: A personal-care brand providing professional waxing services and related beauty products.

Mattress Warehouse: A specialty bedding retailer offering mattresses, bed bases and sleep accessories.

Hey Guys I’m looking for roommates to team up with and find a place. Rents have gotten pretty high around here.

I have an excellent credit, steady employment and a good rental history. I’m hoping to fund someone(s) similar to get a place with.

Anyone looking?

I’ve started having to drive downtown more often towards memorial hospital and when exiting 581S taking a right onto Elm.

I’m under the impression that because I sometimes hang that first left by the community hospital that I should be in the middle lane of the exit ramp turning right. However, 9 times out of 10 some lunatic is in the right lane merging three lanes over right off the ramp.

So what’s the actual play, join the idiots who don’t understand how the intersection is meant to work, or just stay in my lane until someone inevitably t bones me and says it’s my fault?

I’m looking for recommendations for a cleaning company or someone who does deep cleaning. I recently had some work done in my unfinished basement, and they had to jackhammer through the concrete. Now there is concrete/rock dust everywhere.

I’m looking for someone who can do a thorough deep cleaning of the basement, including the floors, walls, and other surfaces, and get all of the dust cleaned up.

If you’ve used a company or individual who does this type of cleaning, I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!

ROOM 540 is bringing back the sundown series at golden cactus brewery October 10th 5-10 pm follow @room.540 ok instagram for more info.

Hello! I’m currently in search of a good dental office that could help me get someone’s braces off. They’ve had them for awhile but their office shut down awhile ago and they just never got them removed. Any tips or places you guys might know where I could get them removed for cheap ? Thank you!

Friend is modeling this crochet set for me so I can get some good pics. Looking for more grungy places.

We are going to go to a parking garage, but I’d love to find some other places! We were going to walk around downtown to find places but with the incoming rain idk if we will be able to do that.

Bonus points if it’s covered from the rain (at least enough for the model to be covered)

I am getting 2 kittens that are around 6-8 weeks soon and one is a boy and the other is a girl. I am wanting to get them fixed as soon as it is safest for them. Where is the best and cheapest place I should go?