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. Share: Continue Reading Previous: VBR TWENTY24 athletes selected to represent the USANext: New name but same focus on drunk driving prevention Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot Ian Price May 9, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025 1 min read Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band Gene Marrano May 9, 2025