untitled

IN THE NEWS

 

Commerce Secretary to stay on Corporate boards

RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Commerce Secretary-designate Robert Sledd's refusal to step down from the boards of three large corporations presents no conflict of interest, says Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell, about an unusual practice banned by the federal government.

ROANOKE  hires a new city manager.

Virginia State Board of Elections  re-certified the November 2008 election results

GOVERNOR TIM KAINE VISITS THE ROANOKE CITY MARKET

Republican House candidate pushes for Offshore Drilling

Bill Cleaveland added his voice to the chorus of Republicans demanding drilling for natural gas and oil off Virginia's coast.
It is the main issue on The Republican Agenda. Environmentalists say offshore drilling will forever change coastal cities
such as Virginia Beach.
Pipelines would be built, transfer stations constructed, tourism threatened and marine ecosystems altered.
Congress lifted a quarter-century moratorium on offshore drilling in the Atlantic in late September 2008.
The Government should pursue alternative energy, since global warming and its ties to fossil fuels are an international problem.
The Bush Administration tried to open new areas of the Outer Continental Shelf to new oil and gas drilling, including the plan to drill off Virginia's coast.

Goodlatte holds Town Hall Meeting in Roanoke

 
Roanoke --The Federal Trade Commission plans to "investigate" Carilion.
The Outpatient Centers the "nonprofit" bought last year for $20 million will drive up health care costs
and harm the quality of care in the Roanoke Valley.
Carilion "deal" with city manager Burcham
now the most important Eminent Domain Case in Virginia

Roanoke City Council "flip - flop" Amphitheater "indecision"

Salem announces plan to build an Amphitheater

The city of Salem announced  plans to build a community amphitheater,
after the Roanoke City Council voted to move forward
with its own amphitheater
in downtown's Elmwood Park.

While Roanoke's amphitheater would be paid for by Star City taxpayers,
The Salem project will be privately funded in part.

Amphitheater "supporters" say the city should keep the project moving.

Senator Warner brings healthcare debate to Salem

Senator Warner says he does not support a single-payer or government run system. 
In a meeting closed to the public,
Sen. Warner warned high medical cost undermines the U.S. $.
March For Health Care Reform reaches Warner Office
5th District Rep. Tom Perriello is not voting for Health Care Reform

Homeless Agencies Vie for "Recovery" Stimulus

The Newly Privatized Bus system is not working.
Roanoke's newly privatized school bus system arrived late to stops.
Students were tardy and parents flooded the transportation hotline with phone calls.
Parents say school bus stops now forgotten.
Huckabee: Advice for VA.
Cleaveland wins GOP primary for 17th District
Troy Bird The GOP Nominee for 11th District
Political Dispute Leads to Assault Charge
Incumbent Ware overcomes challenge
Commonwealth Attorney's conflict of interest as a "Ware" supporter
Scrutiny of Ware campaign expenditures continues

Mason severed ties with Trinkle

For The City was out for themselves.
The city ranks at the absolute bottom
of the state's largest 11 cities in household income,
but Roanoke has one of the highest real estate tax rates
in the State.
The city's real estate taxes
make Roanoke the least affordable city in Virginia.

Mayor Bowers: Law School for the city of Roanoke? 

Police Misconduct in Roanoke:"Art" project leads to arrest
At issue: how police officers "handle" situations.

The Mayor complains of a "Breach of Trust"
THE END of "Queen" Darlene
 
 
 
RETURN

Web Hosting · Blog · Guestbooks · Message Forums · Mailing Lists
Easiest Website Builder ever! · Build your own toolbar · Free Talking Character · Email Marketing
powered by a free webtools company bravenet.com