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Roanoke County schools paid $2.5 million for Poage Farm in 2008. Now, they’re selling it to a developer for a so-far undisclosed sum. I asked readers to predict the sales price and got guesses from Idaho Falls to Vinton. One sly wag from Botetourt predicted $1.5 trillion.
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What’s News Today: Budget hearings, Safe Boating Week What’s News Today: Budget hearings, Safe Boating Week Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Tags: What's News Today (WSLS 10) Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing about the city’s proposed budget and taxes. The proposed spending plan is $307 million, an increase of $9.6 million. The budget address seven priorities, including education, community safety, human services and more. The hearing begins at 7 p.m. You can register to co...
A referendum on raising the sales tax in Roanoke County is one thing under discussion as county leaders discuss ways to pay to replace aging schools.
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Roanoke County schools considers bringing failing students back to the classroom Plan also brings 4th graders back to the classroom full time Tags: ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – The Roanoke County School Board is working to expand student time in the classroom. On Tuesday night, the board moved to bring fourth-grade students back to the classroom full time. Under the previous plan, they were either hybrid or fully online. They’re also considering bringing older students who are failing courses back to the classroom for more in-person instruction. Board chair Don Butzer said it’s about making ...