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Here's another example of our Citizens Agenda election coverage initiative in action...
@bySamMostow, at a federal candidates event Monday, focused on the issues our readers have told us they care about most in those races — including healthcare, immigration and the Trump admin
🧵I'm leading a @roanoketimes election coverage project based on The Citizens Agenda, popularized by @jayrosen_nyu.
The basic idea: focus more on issue substance and impact rather than the horse race.
Earlier this month we surveyed readers on their top issues and races...
🧵I'm leading a @roanoketimes election coverage project based on The Citizens Agenda, popularized by @jayrosen_nyu.
The basic idea: focus more on issue substance and impact rather than the horse race.
Earlier this month we surveyed readers on their top issues and races...
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As we cover the Nov. 3 general election, we want to know the races and campaign issues you're most interested in. Take our short survey and help inform our coverage of what matters to voters in the Roanoke and New River valleys.
"On the prayer card from Joe’s funeral, the one McCarthy keeps in his wallet, the poem “The Dash” by Linda Ellis is printed. It talks about the two dates on a tombstone — and the dash in between that represents how a life was lived." nytimes.com/athletic/7468717…
TRUST THE PROCESS
BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN.
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How will the Berglund Center find the $28 million it needs? A casino is still on the table.
However, a year after city official proposed the idea, it still faces strong opposition. roanoke.com/news/local/busin…
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The Roanoke region and Southside the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger says in visit to Smith Mountain Lake. roanoke.com/news/local/gover…
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Hello! I have a job.
I started last week as a business reporter at @roanoketimes. Super excited for the opportunity and to be staying in the area.
Send story pitches/general thoughts/restaurant recommendations/proof of life my way!
The most interesting thing happening in local news right now, in my opinion, is the newspapers who are transitioning from for-profit to non-profit. Really fascinating stuff happening in Salt Lake City. editorandpublisher.com/stori…
Really interesting story from Richmond about the city paying to put article-like sponsored content in the local paper
City Hall is making its own news, and paying the Richmond Times-Dispatch to distribute it
richmonder.org/city-hall-is-…
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Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Verletta White announced Thursday afternoon she will retire at the end of next school year. roanoke.com/news/local/educa…
Being from Pennsylvania, New York City sports teams are the enemy, but this by @mattfleg is one of the best pieces of writing I’ve ever read about a sporting event. nytimes.com/2026/06/14/nyreg…
Some film shots from the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend between Afton and Buena Vista, Virginia.
🎞️Kodak UltraMax 400
📍@BlueRidgeNPS
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After 123 years, The Collegiate Times is ending its print edition. It’ll still be around digitally — so don’t worry, we aren’t going anywhere!
The staff put together a Goodbye Print issue, where we reflected back on those 123 years. Grab a copy in newsstands around Blacksburg.
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Two weeks after Tim Sands announced he will soon be leaving as the #Hokies president, Whit Babcock announced his retirement effective June 30.
On Babcock's 12-plus year tenure and the legacy he's leaving behind.
roanoke.com/sports/college/f…