Tag: Roanoke
Sam Rasoul resigns House Democrats leadership post
Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) has resigned from his leadership post as Secretary of the House Democratic Caucus in Virginia’s House of Delegates.
Interfaith community supports RYSE initiative
Leaders representing various faith groups within the Roanoke Valley gathered on Wednesday to learn about homeless children and families.
Virginia Tech shapes next generation of healthcare industry leaders
Virginia Tech will expand its footprint in Downtown Roanoke in November when it opens its leadership coaching institute for the healthcare and life sciences industries.
Gov. McAuliffe signs bond bill, advances Health Sciences and Technology Innovation District in Roanoke
Gov. Terry McAuliffe authorized $45 million to expand health sciences and technology research and training assets in Roanoke Friday.
Goodlatte to highlight IRS, Virginia Free File programs, VITA
Bob Goodlatte will speak with local leaders in Roanoke to urge eligible Virginia residents to use the IRS, Virginia Free File and VITA programs.
Deschutes Brewery chooses Roanoke for Eastern U.S. location
Deschutes Brewery will invest $85 million to establish its Eastern U.S. brewery in the City of Roanoke.
Hillary for Virginia opens Roanoke office with State Sen. John Edwards
Today, Hillary for Virginia will open a Roanoke office in advance of the March 1 primary.
Rasoul healthcare bill passes General Assembly
The Senate passed HB 319, put forward by Del. Sam Rasoul to allow medical professionals who provide charitable healthcare services to receive continuing education credits.
Women’s basketball: Eastern Mennonite 71, Hollins 57
Style points don’t matter, especially in the postseason. For EMU’s basketball women, they got the win they needed in Monday’s ODAC Tournament.
Women’s basketball: EMU rolls at Hollins
EMU’s women took care of business on the road Saturday, as they never trailed in a 75-46 thumping of Hollins in Roanoke.
Bob Goodlatte: Connecting veterans with resources
Meeting veterans and hearing their stories is one of the highlights of my stops around the Sixth District.
Healthcare services bill passes House of Delegates
A bill proposed by Del. Sam Rasoul would allow medical professionals who provide charitable healthcare services to receive continuing education credits.
Harry Griego endorsed by Americans for Legal Immigration PAC
Sixth District Republican congressional nomination candidate Harry Griego has been endorsed by the Americans for Legal Immigration PAC.
EMU women defeat Roanoke
EMU answered the call Saturday afternoon, thoroughly dominating Roanoke in an 87-71 win at home.
WDBJ tragedy, lessons focus of talk at Washington and Lee
Two members of Roanoke’s WDBJ-TV 7 staff will visit Washington and Lee University Feb. 3 and tell their stories of the live TV tragedy last August.
Bernie 2016 to open Roanoke office
The Bernie Sanders presidential campaign on Saturday will formally open its Roanoke field office. This is the campaign’s second office in the state.
Supreme Court opinion improves juvenile justice: Rasoul’s HB53 becomes law
Del. Sam Rasoul applauded the Supreme Court ruling that minors sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment must have a chance to argue for their release.
Del. Sam Rasoul joins Transparency Caucus, urges open government
Del. Sam Rasoul helped found the Transparency Caucus, which is dedicated to making the General Assembly and its proceedings more accessible to the public.
Hot shooting pushes EMU women’s hoops past Hollins
The EMU basketball women rebounded well from their tough loss at Randolph-Macon earlier in the week.
Fishburne basketball starts New Year with a Win
Fishburne escaped a very tough Roanoke Catholic team with a 61-59 home win Thursday night.
Del. Sam Rasoul files bill to help medical professionals, low-income patients
Del. Sam Rasoul has filed a bill that would allow medical professionals who provide charitable healthcare services to receive continuing education credits.
Del. Sam Rasoul statement on concealed carry reform
Del. Sam Rasoul released a statement on news that Virginia will no longer honor concealed carry reciprocity agreements with 25 states.
Del. Sam Rasoul files bill to help stop predatory lending
Del. Sam Rasoul has filed HB 103, a bill that would help buyers by placing a cap on the interest rate that consumer finance companies can charge on a loan.
Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul unveils Good Government legislation
Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke) has announced that he will put forward a Good Government legislation package during the 2016 legislative session.
Virginia Tech veterinary college teams up with Saint Francis Service Dogs for new puppy raiser program
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is partnering with a Roanoke-based nonprofit to raise three puppies for future service dog training.
Del. Sam Rasoul leads Friday #RealRoanoke rally
Del. Sam Rasoul has organized an Anti-Terrorism/Pro-Humanity Rally to show the world the #RealRoanoke. The rally seeks to show Roanoke in a positive light and will feature activities, speakers, and a food and clothing drive to help those in need.
Roanoke Del. Sam Rasoul comments on David Bowers statement on Syrian refugees
In response to a statement released by Roanoke Mayor David Bowers that referenced the Japanese internment camps of World War II with regard to his call to stop the settlement of Syrian refugees in the city, Del. Sam Rasoul has released the following statement.
ACLU of Virginia statement on Roanoke mayor Syrian refugee comments
ACLU of Virginia Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga issued the following statement on comments made by Roanoke Mayor David Bowers concerning Syrian refugees.
Democratic Party of Virginia statement on David Bowers comments on Syrian refugees
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement regarding Roanoke Mayor David Bowers’ statement on Syrian refugees.
David Swanson: Roanoke mayor shows ignorance, bigotry
This statement by the Mayor of Roanoke, Virginia, surely takes the prize for government-sanctioned ignorance and bigotry in 2015. Is he aware that comparing World War II participating armies to a group like ISIS is ridiculous, that World War II killed upwards of 50 million people, primarily through the activities of the largest, wealthiest militaries on earth?
