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Botetourt County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Botetourt County, providing an average of $1,934 per capita to residents.

By Roanoke Sun | Apr 13, 2025

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Franklin County: Medicaid made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $2,754 per capita to residents.

By Roanoke Sun | Apr 6, 2025

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Buchanan County saw 34.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Roanoke Sun | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 44.7% of income in Buchanan County, an alarming 34.1% surge from 10.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Craig County: Residents received $12.35 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.4% of income in Craig County, providing an average of $2,548 per capita to residents.

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Residents of Botetourt County received $12,819 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 65th in Virginia

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Botetourt County received an average of $12,819 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th lowest in Virginia.

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Franklin County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $1,222 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Craig County ranks 56th among Virginia counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,628

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Craig County received an average of $13,628 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 54th lowest in Virginia.

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Craig County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Craig County, providing an average of $1,217 per capita to residents.

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Franklin County residents received $13,880 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 52nd in Virginia

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $13,880 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 52nd highest in Virginia.

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Buchanan County ranks fourth in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 44.7% in 2022

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 44.7% of income in Buchanan County—ranking it fourth most dependent among Virginia counties.

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Botetourt County: Income Maintenance made up 1.4% of total income in 2022

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Botetourt County, providing an average of $804 per capita to residents.

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Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Commission Meeting March 20, 2024

By Roanoke Sun Report | Mar 18, 2024

The Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday March 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM.

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Upcoming Street Closures

By Roanoke Sun Report | Mar 15, 2024

Upcoming special events with parking or street restrictions

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Roanoke City Magistrate's Office to Close for Construction Starting March 22, 2024

By Roanoke Sun Report | Mar 12, 2024

The Roanoke City Magistrate's Office will be closing on Friday, March 22, 2024, to begin renovation efforts.

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Learn More About Proposed Zoning Amendments

By Roanoke Sun Report | Mar 9, 2024

To learn more about the proposed zoning amendments that will be presented to the City Planning Commission on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 1:30 PM

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Alleghany County in 2021

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Alleghany County received $7,725 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Botetourt County in 2021

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Botetourt County received $1.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Craig County rise or fall in 2021?

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Craig County received $216,724 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Franklin County

By Roanoke Sun | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Franklin County received $2.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Roanoke County in 2021

By Roanoke Sun | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Roanoke County received $87,592 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.