Politics
Bailey Declares Candidacy for Hollins Supervisor Seat
The calendar had barely flipped to the new year when a local businessman declared his intention to run for public office. Mike Bailey, Hollins resident and insurance company owner,...
Republican VP Candidate Paul Ryan “We Did Build It”
- By Valerie Garner
Political analyst Dr. Bob Denton was impressed by Republican VP candidate...
Griffith Allows Time For Politics at “Greater Griffith Open”
The coveted plastic golf clubs were the grand prize at the Greater Griffith Open Thursday...
Habeeb Takes Time to Weigh In on Issues
Delegate Greg Habeeb has not made up his mind on whether the ban on uranium...
Moving Municipal Elections Easy But Council Members Remain Unsure
by Valerie Garner
At the request of Councilman Sherman Lea and a nod from Mayor...
Democrats Hold City
by Gene Marrano
In the end Republican challenger Mark Lucas made it interesting, but he couldn’t overcome the Democratic stronghold that is Roanoke City....
George Allen Plays it Safe in Republican Primary Debate
by Valerie Garner
Former governor and U.S. senator George Allen had the most to lose with a gaff at Saturday’s primary debate. His challengers...
Roanoke City Budget Hearing Draws A Crowd
by Valerie Garner
Last Thursday evening cuts to the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resource component of the budget hit a nerve with...
Lucas Falls Just Short in Mayoral Challenge
by Valerie Garner
Everyone felt it was going to be a close race as supporters of Mark Lucas gathered at The Quarter on Salem...
Mayor’s Race Heats Up Down Home Stretch
by Valerie Garner
Monday was cold and windy but the gloves came off as Democrats For City Council rallied around incumbent Mayor David Bowers....
Bowers and Lucas Square Off in Debate
by Valerie Garner
Both incumbent Democrat Mayor David Bowers and his challenger Republican Mark Lucas carried their positions to the voters at a debate...
