Taylor Sherrill

5 Points Music Sanctuary needs $300,000 to keep its building

Published November 17, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

5 Points Music Sanctuary on the edge of Roanoke’s Old Southwest neighborhood has until the end of the month to raise enough money to keep that building. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story:

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Roanoke police officer sues city for defamation

Published November 10, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

A Roanoke police officer claims the city defamed him in a 2020 Facebook message explaining how downtown’s “End Racism Now” street mural lists the names of “Black individuals killed by police brutality.” In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story.

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Democratic city council candidate Peter Volosin accused of political misconduct

Published November 3, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

Peter Volosin, a Democratic candidate for Roanoke City Council, is again facing allegations of political misbehavior in the competitive race. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story.

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27% of RCPS students were chronically absent last year, data shows

Published October 22, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

Lingering effects from the pandemic contributed to more than 3,500 students being chronically absent from Roanoke City Public Schools last year. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story.

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Negotiations for Roanoke City to buy storied property fall through

Published October 10, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

Roanoke City attempted to buy the storied Claytor Memorial Clinic property last year as part of its efforts to revitalize the Gainsboro neighborhood, The Roanoke Rambler has learned. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story.

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Roanoke mayor discusses possible criminal justice reform rollback

Published September 29, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

When Republicans took control of the Virginia House of Delegates last year, several Democrats worried the state would roll back criminal justice reforms enacted after the 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. But for some prominent Roanoke Democrats, reversing those reforms may be a welcome change. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story:

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Possible development at Evans Spring divides activists and council candidates

Published September 22, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

Roanoke’s elected leaders stress that there’s no concrete plan to develop Evans Spring. But ever since Roanoke City Council in June voted to pay for a development master plan, a small group of activists has been meeting at a Northwest Roanoke church to strategize. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story:

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Local democratic and republican city council candidates utilize PAC money

Published September 16, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

Local Republicans and Democrats are turning to money from special PACs for the first time in recent memory as the campaign season for Roanoke City Council heats up. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story:

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Data shows northwest Roanoke has second highest incarceration rate in Virginia

Published September 1, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

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.

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Roanoke residents advocate to name administrative building after William Robertson

Published August 29, 2022 | By Taylor Sherrill

When Roanoke native William Robertson died last year at age 88, he left behind a lasting legacy. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains why dozens of residents are asking that the former Roanoke Times building be named in his honor:

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