Several plans to improve Northwest Roanoke are in planning stages Gene Marrano October 6, 2021 1 min read Bob Cowell Creating a community with improved access to fresh food, health care, financial services and other amenities – found more readily in other quadrants of Roanoke – is the goal of several current initiatives in Northwest Roanoke. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: It’s Farm to School MonthNext: VSP investigating another fatal crash in Bedford County Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025