Data shows northwest Roanoke has second highest incarceration rate in Virginia Taylor Sherrill September 1, 2022 1 min read A section of Northwest Roanoke has one of the highest incarceration rates in Virginia, according to a Roanoke Rambler analysis of new data. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story. About the Author Taylor Sherrill Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: VBR TWENTY24 athletes selected to represent the USANext: New name but same focus on drunk driving prevention Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025