In Today's Roanoke Times.... For the FEMME FASHION SHOW LAST WEEK. Stay tuned for the Next NEWVA event Oct. 18. Have a great idea for an event? Fundraiser? Let us know.
Right now, SAVE THE DATE
Oct. 18, 2007 Newvaconnects Diversity Event at El Rodeo
Nov. 2, 2007 - NOVEMBEER (Its Back!)
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
ROANOKE NEEDS A...
I use the word "needs" with some hesitation, but it helps to get my point across. Last night I had dinner with a group of friends, and we discussed how Roanoke needs a BAGEL STORE in the City... near downtown, or on Franklin Rd. Somewhere. What does your neighborhood need?
Oldsouthwest needs better side walks (I always think those poor Moms with strollers need shocks to handle the sidewalks in OSW)...
Does your area need lights? Parks? Stores? What would make it the best place to be? We can love Roanoke (which I do) and want to make it better. These are not competing interests. We must however, be creative.
At a business dinner NewVa recent had, my table discussed Roanoke's need for a music venue - like 9:30CLub in DC - no seats, no food - just a big black room. Lets put in on Warehouse Row.
How about a small drug store downtown?
WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS?
Oldsouthwest needs better side walks (I always think those poor Moms with strollers need shocks to handle the sidewalks in OSW)...
Does your area need lights? Parks? Stores? What would make it the best place to be? We can love Roanoke (which I do) and want to make it better. These are not competing interests. We must however, be creative.
At a business dinner NewVa recent had, my table discussed Roanoke's need for a music venue - like 9:30CLub in DC - no seats, no food - just a big black room. Lets put in on Warehouse Row.
How about a small drug store downtown?
WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS?
Friday, September 21, 2007
GREAT THINGS HAPPENING
Yesterday I attended a meeting at RAM HOUSE - a great place that provides noon time meal, and shelter to Roanoke's homeless.... The Rescue Mission provides something like 300,000 meals a year and thousands of dollars in free medical care... Trinity Methodist in Old Southwest has 40-70 local kids 2-3 nights a week, for dinner and programs...Want to brag about another non-profit? Post a comment. Compliments only please - it is about time we praise, and thank those that do so much in our community. And I for one, am honored and blessed to live in a community that strives to help others.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
WHAT DO YOU MISS?
There are probably few folks that live around here - that have ALWAYS lived here. Most of us, have lived, or came from some where else. And likely, many of us miss something from our old homes.
I miss fall days in downtown Leesburg - walking to the Coffee shop, movie theater etc. I miss Cary Town in the Spring in Richmond - and all the fun places to go. What do you miss? Can it be replicated in our area? Should it be?
Take two minutes and tell me about it in a quick survey - afterall, if we are going to make this area a better place to live, its ok to take some already successful ideas from our old homes.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Nxq_2bqYkPPuk_2fQes5N6Adyw_3d_3d
SURVEY IS HERE
I miss fall days in downtown Leesburg - walking to the Coffee shop, movie theater etc. I miss Cary Town in the Spring in Richmond - and all the fun places to go. What do you miss? Can it be replicated in our area? Should it be?
Take two minutes and tell me about it in a quick survey - afterall, if we are going to make this area a better place to live, its ok to take some already successful ideas from our old homes.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Nxq_2bqYkPPuk_2fQes5N6Adyw_3d_3d
SURVEY IS HERE
Monday, September 17, 2007
ROANOKE AMPHITHEATER - WHEN / WHERE?
Article - Breaking News on Roanoke.com
City evaluating amphitheater proposals
Six groups respond to request for riverside proposals.
By Mason Adams
Half a dozen different groups have responded to Roanoke’s call for proposals to build and manage an amphitheater at the former Victory Stadium site by the Roanoke River.
City officials declined to give more information about the responses, pending evaluation of the proposals by a selection committee. Roanoke City Manager Darlene Burcham said she expected that city administrators will present their evaluation and a recommendation to the city council in October.
In its request for proposals, the city asked potential developers to include information on design, construction, management and finance of a 7,000-seat amphitheater, along with accompanying facilities. Burcham cautioned that the selection committee has yet to look at the proposals, and that some of them may not meet the city’s guidelines.
“Until we do that evaluation we’re not going to be in a position to disclose who responded,” Burcham said.
Council members envision the venue would host eight to 12 concerts per year. The price tag of the amphitheater could vary depending on the design, but a consultant earlier this year estimated it could cost upward of $11.6 million.
The council’s decision to place the amphitheater on Reserve Avenue, where Victory Stadium once stood, has generated much debate and controversy. Vice Mayor David Trinkle, who was elected to the council in 2006 with a campaign plank of building a municipal concert venue on the former Victory Stadium site, used e-mail to help line up a 4-2 vote on the issue in June.
Councilmen Brian Wishneff and Sherman Lea oppose the river site and said the amphitheater likely will be a major issue in next year’s municipal elections, when the mayor and three council seats are up for grabs.
So I ask you all - is location a done deal? If not - what issues need to be discussed? If it is - what needs to be out on Reserve to make it the best location it can be?
City evaluating amphitheater proposals
Six groups respond to request for riverside proposals.
By Mason Adams
Half a dozen different groups have responded to Roanoke’s call for proposals to build and manage an amphitheater at the former Victory Stadium site by the Roanoke River.
City officials declined to give more information about the responses, pending evaluation of the proposals by a selection committee. Roanoke City Manager Darlene Burcham said she expected that city administrators will present their evaluation and a recommendation to the city council in October.
In its request for proposals, the city asked potential developers to include information on design, construction, management and finance of a 7,000-seat amphitheater, along with accompanying facilities. Burcham cautioned that the selection committee has yet to look at the proposals, and that some of them may not meet the city’s guidelines.
“Until we do that evaluation we’re not going to be in a position to disclose who responded,” Burcham said.
Council members envision the venue would host eight to 12 concerts per year. The price tag of the amphitheater could vary depending on the design, but a consultant earlier this year estimated it could cost upward of $11.6 million.
The council’s decision to place the amphitheater on Reserve Avenue, where Victory Stadium once stood, has generated much debate and controversy. Vice Mayor David Trinkle, who was elected to the council in 2006 with a campaign plank of building a municipal concert venue on the former Victory Stadium site, used e-mail to help line up a 4-2 vote on the issue in June.
Councilmen Brian Wishneff and Sherman Lea oppose the river site and said the amphitheater likely will be a major issue in next year’s municipal elections, when the mayor and three council seats are up for grabs.
So I ask you all - is location a done deal? If not - what issues need to be discussed? If it is - what needs to be out on Reserve to make it the best location it can be?
Friday, September 14, 2007
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY
I received an email reminder today -
Monday Sept 17, 2007 2 p.m. council meeting - no evening session.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:
Monday Sept 17, 2007 2 p.m. council meeting - no evening session.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR:
- PARKING RATE DEBATE - increases at city-owned garages (
- MARKET REPORT - Market Area Advisory Committee Report (Market priorities from earlier mediation meetings).
- AGREEMENTS ( I KNOW I THINK CONTRACTS ARE FUN!) - Cambria Suites (hotel on Reserve Avenue) and the extension for the Walgreens connected with Ukrops at Wonju and Franklin Roads.
- CLEAN AND GREEN? Sept. 18 is Clean and Green Day, so, shower, and dress accordingly! (Oh wait - probably means something else).
DRI - NEW LEADERSHIP?
DRI, Downtown Roanoke Inc. is looking for a new leader.. (see to Today's Roanoke Times).. What qualities will this person need? Can they make a difference downtown? What would you like them to focus on?
- RETAIL?
- GREEN SPACE?
- LIVING DOWNTOWN?
WELL, HOW WAS THE FORUM FOR THE FUTURE?
Please let me know - either email or post comments. I am excited to hear about it (and surprised I didn't see anything in the paper about it).
Thursday, September 13, 2007
GREAT EVENTS IN ROANOKE
Tonight - Forum for the Future, sponsored by Valley Forward. Don't Miss it!
Next Thursday - Fall Femme Fashion Mixer – 202 Market6:00pm202 Market Square, Roanoke, VA, (540) 343-6644 See some of the hottest fashions for work and play! Receive great discounts at area boutiques and get our Fall Fashion Survival Gift Bag.
Any other events - LET US KNOW!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
ROANOKE COUNTY REC CENTER
READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE HERE: http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/131699
Roanoke County OKs $30 million for rec center
A bond issue will be used to pay for the new facility, which will include a state-of-the-art fitness and exercise area and meeting rooms.
By Cody Lowe 981-3425
What amounts to final approval for construction of a new 90,000-square-foot recreation center came Tuesday when Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors officially appropriated just more than $30 million to pay for it.
Construction at a site near the intersection of Interstates 81 and 581 is expected to begin in March 2008, with completion in November 2009.
All but about $2 million of the cost will be financed through a bond issue next spring that will also pay for several other major capital improvement projects.
Although some final details on the construction contract are being negotiated, Tuesday's vote allocates the money and authorizes the hiring of a company to oversee the project, which will be at the gateway to a new upscale business park.
The facility will be modeled closely after one in the St. Louis suburbs that provides a variety of uses, but it is centered around indoor and outdoor aquatic play areas.
The design also calls for two full-size basketball courts, a fitness and exercise area, meeting rooms, an indoor running track, changing rooms and other rec center amenities.
Although county plans have called for a recreation center for a decade, a master plan adopted earlier this year first specifically proposed this type of facility.
Costs for the project rose dramatically from the initial $19 million projection by consultant Leon Younger, but county staff and most of the board believed the higher cost would pay off in both tangible and intangible economic benefits to the region.
Parks, recreation and tourism director Pete Haislip earlier assured the board that he believes the center can pay its operating costs, and perhaps help repay capital expenses, through user fees.
Both he and County Administrator Elmer Hodge have told the board they believe the center will help attract new businesses that will hire younger workers who expect such a facility.
Board Chairman Joe McNamara, who represents the Windsor Hills District, cast the only dissenting vote. In earlier meetings, he had voiced concerns about the long-term financing necessary for the project.
Vinton Supervisor Mike Altizer noted that the only way the county can control expenses on what it believes are timely and essential projects is to make sure "they are built at today's costs. We can't control costs unless we choose to do them in today's money."
The county may be able to refinance the bonds it sells next spring at a later date to create an even more favorable debt service, he said. "But we save money on the inflationary costs of projects" by doing them now. "We're moving forward, doing the right things," he said.
The rec center will be one of a host of projects to be funded primarily by a 30-year, $70 million bond issue this spring.
While the largest single chunk -- $28 million -- will go to the rec center, the rest will help pay for a new county garage, a new library headquarters in south county, a new fire station near Hollins, a digital radio system for law enforcement and rescue squad use, and extension of water and sewer lines down U.S. 220 south of Clearbrook.
The supervisors and staff insisted no money is being diverted from school projects by the large capital improvements schedule because school projects are funded from a separate account unaffected by this bond sale or payments on that debt.
Although no citizens spoke at Tuesday's public hearing on the budget issues, those who wish to address the board for the next 212 months will have to remember to travel to the former Public Safety Center building -- also known as the old Southview Elementary School building -- at 3568 Peters Creek Road.
Because the board's meeting space at the county administration building off Virginia 419 is being remodeled beginning next week, all of the board's meetings and all of the public hearings of the county planning commission will be held at the Peters Creek Road site through Dec. 4.
The $170,000 renovation will include a series of upgrades to the meeting room's audio and video systems, new fixed seating and cosmetic improvements including paneling and carpeting.
Roanoke County OKs $30 million for rec center
A bond issue will be used to pay for the new facility, which will include a state-of-the-art fitness and exercise area and meeting rooms.
By Cody Lowe 981-3425
What amounts to final approval for construction of a new 90,000-square-foot recreation center came Tuesday when Roanoke County's Board of Supervisors officially appropriated just more than $30 million to pay for it.
Construction at a site near the intersection of Interstates 81 and 581 is expected to begin in March 2008, with completion in November 2009.
All but about $2 million of the cost will be financed through a bond issue next spring that will also pay for several other major capital improvement projects.
Although some final details on the construction contract are being negotiated, Tuesday's vote allocates the money and authorizes the hiring of a company to oversee the project, which will be at the gateway to a new upscale business park.
The facility will be modeled closely after one in the St. Louis suburbs that provides a variety of uses, but it is centered around indoor and outdoor aquatic play areas.
The design also calls for two full-size basketball courts, a fitness and exercise area, meeting rooms, an indoor running track, changing rooms and other rec center amenities.
Although county plans have called for a recreation center for a decade, a master plan adopted earlier this year first specifically proposed this type of facility.
Costs for the project rose dramatically from the initial $19 million projection by consultant Leon Younger, but county staff and most of the board believed the higher cost would pay off in both tangible and intangible economic benefits to the region.
Parks, recreation and tourism director Pete Haislip earlier assured the board that he believes the center can pay its operating costs, and perhaps help repay capital expenses, through user fees.
Both he and County Administrator Elmer Hodge have told the board they believe the center will help attract new businesses that will hire younger workers who expect such a facility.
Board Chairman Joe McNamara, who represents the Windsor Hills District, cast the only dissenting vote. In earlier meetings, he had voiced concerns about the long-term financing necessary for the project.
Vinton Supervisor Mike Altizer noted that the only way the county can control expenses on what it believes are timely and essential projects is to make sure "they are built at today's costs. We can't control costs unless we choose to do them in today's money."
The county may be able to refinance the bonds it sells next spring at a later date to create an even more favorable debt service, he said. "But we save money on the inflationary costs of projects" by doing them now. "We're moving forward, doing the right things," he said.
The rec center will be one of a host of projects to be funded primarily by a 30-year, $70 million bond issue this spring.
While the largest single chunk -- $28 million -- will go to the rec center, the rest will help pay for a new county garage, a new library headquarters in south county, a new fire station near Hollins, a digital radio system for law enforcement and rescue squad use, and extension of water and sewer lines down U.S. 220 south of Clearbrook.
The supervisors and staff insisted no money is being diverted from school projects by the large capital improvements schedule because school projects are funded from a separate account unaffected by this bond sale or payments on that debt.
Although no citizens spoke at Tuesday's public hearing on the budget issues, those who wish to address the board for the next 212 months will have to remember to travel to the former Public Safety Center building -- also known as the old Southview Elementary School building -- at 3568 Peters Creek Road.
Because the board's meeting space at the county administration building off Virginia 419 is being remodeled beginning next week, all of the board's meetings and all of the public hearings of the county planning commission will be held at the Peters Creek Road site through Dec. 4.
The $170,000 renovation will include a series of upgrades to the meeting room's audio and video systems, new fixed seating and cosmetic improvements including paneling and carpeting.
Monday, September 10, 2007
WHAT'S GOING ON IN CITY / COUNTY
Rumor has it, the Downtown Market Analysis / mediation priorities are scheduled to go to Roanoke City Council on 9/17/07, along with the final recommendations on city parking garage parking garage increases. Sounds like it could be an eventful day for downtown.
As for the County, three items of note under new business in Roanoke County's agenda:
1. Request to appropriate$30,259,952 for the multigenerational recreation center to be reimbursed by bond proceeds. FYI: this price tag has grown from $18 - $29 million in about six weeks. Now it's $30+ million.
2. Request to appropriate $100,000 for the needs assessment and programming analysis for the Glenvar Library expansion.
3. Resolution to change meeting locations while current space is renovated between mid-September and mid-December.
Meetings will be held at the former Public Safety Center on Peters Creek Road in the EOC room beginning 9/25/07.
SO - do you care about these issues? Then try to be at the City / County Council meetings this month - if you can't voice your opinion before you go. The reason the parking fee issue caused such a stir the last time around, was the fact there had been no "invitation" for public comment. Well, here is your invitation.....
As for the County, three items of note under new business in Roanoke County's agenda:
1. Request to appropriate$30,259,952 for the multigenerational recreation center to be reimbursed by bond proceeds. FYI: this price tag has grown from $18 - $29 million in about six weeks. Now it's $30+ million.
2. Request to appropriate $100,000 for the needs assessment and programming analysis for the Glenvar Library expansion.
3. Resolution to change meeting locations while current space is renovated between mid-September and mid-December.
Meetings will be held at the former Public Safety Center on Peters Creek Road in the EOC room beginning 9/25/07.
SO - do you care about these issues? Then try to be at the City / County Council meetings this month - if you can't voice your opinion before you go. The reason the parking fee issue caused such a stir the last time around, was the fact there had been no "invitation" for public comment. Well, here is your invitation.....
Thursday, September 6, 2007
HOW SHALL WE LIVE TOGETHER
Another great event I learned about today in the Roanoke Times.
Shanna Flowers writes about a Forum that will take place this Saturday night. She starts, by reminding us "the challenge of diversity" exists in the nation's communities and institutions - no wait, thats one of the topics at the forum... maybe its a reminder too.
The evening is called "How shall we live together? Determining today's acceptable moral decisions in a multi-religious, multiethnic, diverse society."
She writes" the forum at Virginia Western Community College has a long, fancy title. But it provides a welcome opportunity for the community to talk about issues that make people uncomfortable.
"These are issues that are facing society, known by most people but not very often discussed," said organizer Dr. Gerald Roller.
"We are trying to show that because of the increasing number of immigrants and increasing awareness of the world, we're going to have to learn to live with one another."
What: Jamestown 400th anniversary forum, “How shall we live together? Determining today’s acceptable moral decisions in a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, diverse society”
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Whitman Auditorium, Virginia Western Community College, 3099 Colonial Drive in Roanoke.
Admission: Free.
Ms. Flowers finishes the article by citing a "new study from a Harvard political scientist" that found that "the greater the diversity in a community, the less civic involvement it has. Fewer people voted, volunteered, gave to charity and worked on community projects."
Shanna Flowers writes about a Forum that will take place this Saturday night. She starts, by reminding us "the challenge of diversity" exists in the nation's communities and institutions - no wait, thats one of the topics at the forum... maybe its a reminder too.
The evening is called "How shall we live together? Determining today's acceptable moral decisions in a multi-religious, multiethnic, diverse society."
She writes" the forum at Virginia Western Community College has a long, fancy title. But it provides a welcome opportunity for the community to talk about issues that make people uncomfortable.
"These are issues that are facing society, known by most people but not very often discussed," said organizer Dr. Gerald Roller.
"We are trying to show that because of the increasing number of immigrants and increasing awareness of the world, we're going to have to learn to live with one another."
What: Jamestown 400th anniversary forum, “How shall we live together? Determining today’s acceptable moral decisions in a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, diverse society”
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Whitman Auditorium, Virginia Western Community College, 3099 Colonial Drive in Roanoke.
Admission: Free.
Ms. Flowers finishes the article by citing a "new study from a Harvard political scientist" that found that "the greater the diversity in a community, the less civic involvement it has. Fewer people voted, volunteered, gave to charity and worked on community projects."
I am pretty amazed at the findings. saddened too. Does that mean we are uncomfortable serving, feeding, worshiping with people who are different? If that is the case, we need to do something. Yes, in our schools, yes in our homes and places of worship - but we also need to get out of the "comfort" zones and get to work. Anyone have any ideas on how?
"Read the full article here.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
PARKING FEES DOWNTOWN
BREAKING NEWS on ROANOKE.COM
3 months later, evening parking fee still on the way for downtown
By Mason Adams
A $2 parking fee on evenings and weekends for Roanoke’s publicly owned downtown garages apparently will stand, but not without a few tweaks later this month.
After a pair of public meetings this summer, city administrators recommended three changes this morning to a set of already approved parking rate increases. Instead of charging new, $2 fees in most downtown garages on weekends, staffers recommended that parking be free until 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. They suggested that students at the Roanoke Higher Education Center receive a $1 discount on evening parking at the Gainsboro Garage. And they suggested that the council wait to start charging an "event rate" until July 1, 2008, giving event promoters additional time to prepare for the changes.
The council won't actually vote on the proposed changes Sept. 17. Most council members seemed OK with the changes, but Councilman Brian Wishneff disagreed, arguing that downtown business owners are "hurting" and that the city should subsidize parking out of the city's general fund.
The city council had voted in May to raise rates in several municipal facilities. In addition, the city would start charging $2 on evenings and weekends in heavily used municipal parking areas downtown, including the Center in the Square garage on Campbell Avenue and the Gainsboro garage near the Roanoke Higher Education Center.
Those lots had previously been free on weekday nights and weekends. After hearing concerns from downtown business owners and their customers, the council voted unanimously in June to delay the increases until September.
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? I NEVER HAVE CASH and our NEWVACONNECTS events are almost always downtown. Will parking fee after work prevent you from attending? Will you be less likely to drop on in and spend your $?
I have a suggestion - an annual after hours parking PASS / FEE - so I pay $30 a year to the City, get this little pass and I can park downtown after 4 as much as I LIKE... or, as little.
I think its great idea (solves my no cash problem)- what do you think?
3 months later, evening parking fee still on the way for downtown
By Mason Adams
A $2 parking fee on evenings and weekends for Roanoke’s publicly owned downtown garages apparently will stand, but not without a few tweaks later this month.
After a pair of public meetings this summer, city administrators recommended three changes this morning to a set of already approved parking rate increases. Instead of charging new, $2 fees in most downtown garages on weekends, staffers recommended that parking be free until 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. They suggested that students at the Roanoke Higher Education Center receive a $1 discount on evening parking at the Gainsboro Garage. And they suggested that the council wait to start charging an "event rate" until July 1, 2008, giving event promoters additional time to prepare for the changes.
The council won't actually vote on the proposed changes Sept. 17. Most council members seemed OK with the changes, but Councilman Brian Wishneff disagreed, arguing that downtown business owners are "hurting" and that the city should subsidize parking out of the city's general fund.
The city council had voted in May to raise rates in several municipal facilities. In addition, the city would start charging $2 on evenings and weekends in heavily used municipal parking areas downtown, including the Center in the Square garage on Campbell Avenue and the Gainsboro garage near the Roanoke Higher Education Center.
Those lots had previously been free on weekday nights and weekends. After hearing concerns from downtown business owners and their customers, the council voted unanimously in June to delay the increases until September.
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? I NEVER HAVE CASH and our NEWVACONNECTS events are almost always downtown. Will parking fee after work prevent you from attending? Will you be less likely to drop on in and spend your $?
I have a suggestion - an annual after hours parking PASS / FEE - so I pay $30 a year to the City, get this little pass and I can park downtown after 4 as much as I LIKE... or, as little.
I think its great idea (solves my no cash problem)- what do you think?
LOCAL ELECTIONS
I for one hate (well, hate is a strong word) to hear people that don't vote, complain about elected officials. So, I want to make sure my generation at the very least, participates in the democratic process, even on the local level. If you live in Roanoke County, Craig Co. and many others - this November is big for County offices. Even if you don't have local county elections in November, you will have a few for State representatives.
As you know, Virginia has a Democrat as Gov (Hon. Tim Kaine), and a Republican majority in House and Senate, so November matters.
9th House District (Franklin Co / Rocky Mount) has a race to replace retiring incumbent Allen Dudley, R-Rocky Mount.
In Roanoke, we have the race between former city Mayor Ralph Smith (who defeated incumbent Sen. Brandon Bell in the Republican primary) will run against Democrat Michael Breiner, a Roanoke County plastic surgeon
Further Southwest, Democrat Roscoe Reynolds and Republican Jeff Evans will duke it out for the 20th district Senate Seat (Martinsville and Galax; Carroll, Patrick and Floyd counties; and parts of Wythe, Grayson and Henry counties.)
NOW YOU KNOW to start researching... so come Nov. 6th, you will be ready to vote!
LINK TO FULL ARTICLE ON THE ELECTIONS in ROANOKE TIMES (and my source for the Blog) HERE!
As you know, Virginia has a Democrat as Gov (Hon. Tim Kaine), and a Republican majority in House and Senate, so November matters.
9th House District (Franklin Co / Rocky Mount) has a race to replace retiring incumbent Allen Dudley, R-Rocky Mount.
In Roanoke, we have the race between former city Mayor Ralph Smith (who defeated incumbent Sen. Brandon Bell in the Republican primary) will run against Democrat Michael Breiner, a Roanoke County plastic surgeon
Further Southwest, Democrat Roscoe Reynolds and Republican Jeff Evans will duke it out for the 20th district Senate Seat (Martinsville and Galax; Carroll, Patrick and Floyd counties; and parts of Wythe, Grayson and Henry counties.)
NOW YOU KNOW to start researching... so come Nov. 6th, you will be ready to vote!
LINK TO FULL ARTICLE ON THE ELECTIONS in ROANOKE TIMES (and my source for the Blog) HERE!
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