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News from November 2023

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City of Roanoke Achieves Highest Score of 100 Points in the 2023 Municipal Equality Index

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 27, 2023

The City of Roanoke proudly announces that it has earned the highest possible score of 100 points on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), an annual assessment that evaluates cities nationwide on their inclusivity towards LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Franklin County in week ending Nov. 25

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Roanoke Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 25, 2023

These former Roanoke Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 25, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 3.1% of people in Botetourt County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 33,542 citizens living in Botetourt County in 2021, 96.9% said they were only one race, while 3.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Upcoming Street Closures

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 21, 2023

Upcoming special events with parking or street restrictions:

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1 gas station in cities throughout Franklin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 18

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 20, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gun Violence Prevention Commission Meeting November 21, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 20, 2023

The Gun Violence Prevention Commission will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Gainsboro Branch Library.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 18?

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 19, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Roanoke Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20?

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 18, 2023

These former Roanoke Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20.

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 18, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Solid Waste Collection Schedule Changes Effective for the Week of November 20, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 18, 2023

City offices will be closed on both Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

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Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Franklin County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 17, 2023

Of the 54,829 citizens living in Franklin County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Evans Spring Master Plan Briefing Scheduled for November 20, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 17, 2023

The City’s consultant, Land Planning and Design Associates, will provide a briefing to City Council on Monday afternoon, November 20, in the 2 PM Council session.

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Legislative Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 20, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Nov 16, 2023

The City of Roanoke Legislative Committee will hold a called meeting on Monday November 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Franklin County in week ending Nov. 11?

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 11

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 14, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Alleghany County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 11

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 13, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alleghany County in week ending Nov. 11?

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 12, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Roanoke Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13?

By Roanoke Sun | Nov 11, 2023

These former Roanoke Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13.