Taylor Sherrill
The Virginia Tech Foundation razed a historic Roanoke lumber building last month to make way for future development along the innovation corridor anchored by the university and Carilion Clinic. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story:
A Roanoke man has over 100,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel dedicated to his hobby of collecting elevator parts and leading elevator tours. His videos have found a greater purpose by catering to an audience of people with autism captivated by the movement, sights and sounds of the elevators. In conjunction with the online news source the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has the story:The largest park in Northwest Roanoke’s Melrose-Rugby neighborhood will now be named after one of the neighborhood’s most passionate boosters, the late Estelle H. McCadden. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story:
From architecture to gun violence, economic development to towing, Roanoke City relies on everyday citizens to volunteer on various boards and commissions. But there’s been “unusual circumstances” surrounding appointments. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story:
Victor Banks, who runs Champ’s Gym, walks out of the old fire station on Jamison Avenue that the group leases from the city. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU OF THE ROANOKE RAMBLER
Roanoke’s old Fire Station No. 6 is a crumbling foursquare in Southeast. A boxing club that’s been there since 2016 has been unable to renew its lease amidst confusion. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: