Presidential, Congressional elections in November 2008
jjackson60 on 3/21/2008 10:21:28 AM wrote:
Use this message board to discuss the upcoming presidential and congressional elections this fall.
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Proposed rate hike by Appalachian Power
wmaxey on 7/18/2008 4:24:12 PM wrote:
Talk about Appalachian Power's proposed 11 percent rate hike that is currently awaiting approval by state regulators.
Number of Replies:11 Last Reply Posted:1/12/2009 4:33:49 PM
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From the newsroom
jjackson60 on 1/4/2008 1:59:24 PM wrote:
Discuss the topics or share your thoughts on the column from Roanoke Times editors.
Number of Replies:19 Last Reply Posted:12/12/2008 10:59:35 PM
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Bishop on the job
jordanfifer on 8/22/2008 4:56:50 PM wrote:
What do you think of Rita Bishop's first year as Roanoke City Schools superintendent?
Number of Replies:21 Last Reply Posted:12/10/2008 9:34:59 PM
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Art museum ready to open
patrickb on 3/1/2006 5:26:21 PM wrote:
Roanokers have had plenty to say about the striking presence and design of the new art museum downtown during its construction over the past 2 years. What's your take?
Number of Replies:126 Last Reply Posted:11/26/2008 5:18:13 PM
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Center in the Square renovations
hwilson on 3/15/2007 5:14:25 PM wrote:
After initial plans that would have expanded Center in the Square, officials at Center are now planning an $18 to $20 million renovation that rearranges the building's interior and restores its 1917 facade, but leaves the rest of the City Market area alone, president Jim Sears said.
Talk about the change. Does it help or hurt the Center? How about the vendors in City Market?
Number of Replies:72 Last Reply Posted:9/29/2008 6:57:11 PM
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Roanoke's amphitheater decision
jjackson60 on 6/4/2007 11:55:10 AM wrote:
Roanoke city officials recently announced that they have selected Charlottesville's Red Light Management to develop and manage an amphitheater at the former Victory Stadium site on Reserve Avenue.
What do you think of the amphitheater project? Should it be placed at Reserve Avenue or another location?
Number of Replies:299 Last Reply Posted:9/23/2008 12:48:09 PM
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Countryside golf course
hwilson on 4/3/2007 10:38:49 PM wrote:
What do you think should become of the Countryside golf course? Share your memories and ideas for future development.
Number of Replies:61 Last Reply Posted:9/16/2008 9:11:58 PM
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Dog parks in Roanoke
jjackson60 on 3/21/2007 3:46:54 PM wrote:
For the next six months, the city will allow dogs to roam a portion of Fishburn Park without the risk of a ticket for the owners. What do you think about dog parks? Are they necessary in the city?
Number of Replies:43 Last Reply Posted:8/21/2008 11:01:27 AM
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Hotel Roanoke expansion
mmartin on 8/19/2008 5:10:54 PM wrote:
What do you think of the Hotel Roanoke's planned expansion?
Number of Replies:2 Last Reply Posted:8/20/2008 10:34:19 AM
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Smith Mountain Lake levels
jellison on 8/8/2008 11:17:32 AM wrote:
Where do you stand on how much water goes over the dam?
Number of Replies:1 Last Reply Posted:8/8/2008 12:06:37 PM
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Passenger rail service to return to Roanoke?
jjackson60 on 7/21/2008 5:03:40 PM wrote:
Virginia officials will hold a public hearing on Thursday at the Salem Civic Center on a new rail plan that calls for the return of passenger rail service from Lynchburg to Roanoke and eventually to Bristol. Would you use passenger rail service if it were available in Roanoke?
Number of Replies:28 Last Reply Posted:7/31/2008 9:53:10 AM
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New restaurant/inn on Mill Mountain
jjackson60 on 2/20/2007 6:12:49 PM wrote:
Representatives of Valley Forward are involved with plans for a latter-day Rockledge Inn in the city park atop Mill Mountain. The proposal is up for review by the Roanoke City Council.
What's your opinion of the latest push to make Mill Mountain's summit more of a draw for Roanoke visitors and residents alike?
Number of Replies:690 Last Reply Posted:7/26/2008 11:54:40 AM
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Roundabouts planned for Roanoke and Blacksburg
jjackson60 on 7/2/2008 5:09:47 PM wrote:
Some neighborhoods in Roanoke, Roanoke County and Blacksburg could soon become home to intersections governed not by stop signs or traffic lights but by concrete circles and yield signs.
That’s because transportation engineers have proposed building at least eight traffic roundabouts in the region within the next five years.
Talk about roundabouts and their potential for coming to the area. Will they help with traffic?
Number of Replies:17 Last Reply Posted:7/17/2008 9:27:43 AM
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Roanoke Regional Airport use
mmartin on 7/10/2008 5:17:30 PM wrote:
How do you use the Roanoke Regional Airport when you travel?
Do you consider alternatives, or is it a given that you will fly out of Roanoke? Have current gas prices changed the way you decide how you'll use the airport?
Number of Replies:9 Last Reply Posted:7/16/2008 8:08:16 AM
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Vinton Town Council plans to close skate park
jjackson60 on 7/1/2008 4:57:09 PM wrote:
The Vinton Town Council voted in June to close the skate area in Gearhart Park after hearing staff reports of graffiti, vandalism and evidence of sexual activity and illegal drugs at the site. There also was a report of "tags" indicating gang activity, Mayor Brad Grose said.
Since then, residents and skate park supporters have pleaded with the council for a reprieve.
Talk about the skate park and the reasons for closing it. Should an alternate site be found?
Number of Replies:2 Last Reply Posted:7/15/2008 10:50:52 PM
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Mall curfew marks one year
jjackson60 on 7/11/2008 3:41:47 PM wrote:
July 13 marks the one-year anniversary of Valley View Mall imposing a curfew on teens — after 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, teens must be accompanied by adults at the mall.
Talk about the curfew. How has it affected the atmosphere at Valley View on weekends?
Number of Replies:7 Last Reply Posted:7/14/2008 11:51:11 AM
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Roanoke city schools to be closed
jjackson60 on 6/10/2008 4:53:39 PM wrote:
The Roanoke School Board voted in May to close Forest Park in June and open a new overage academy for students in its place in September.
Discuss the closure and plans for the new academy.
Number of Replies:12 Last Reply Posted:7/14/2008 9:12:36 AM
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Yard sales
jjackson60 on 6/30/2008 5:34:56 PM wrote:
Talk about area ordinances that tighten restrictions on advertising for summer yard sales. Do they violate property rights?
Number of Replies:9 Last Reply Posted:7/11/2008 2:22:11 PM
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Credit card spending by city officials -- audit released
jjackson60 on 2/25/2008 10:32:32 AM wrote:
With findings from the city audit released on June 26, discuss the conclusions and recommendations. Also, continue the discussion about the practice of using government-provided credit cards by members of city council and other municipal agencies.
Number of Replies:17 Last Reply Posted:6/30/2008 3:04:01 PM
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Mileage reimbursements affected by gas prices
jjackson60 on 6/26/2008 4:58:28 PM wrote:
Dramatic spikes having to do with gasoline are usually bad news. But here's an exception. As they pay record-setting gasoline prices, employees and others who get reimbursed for driving for work or civic purposes are looking to collect a reasonable reimbursement rate covering the gasoline burned and a share of maintenance, insurance and purchase costs. Employers and organizations are looking to balance appropriate compensation with cost control.
Talk about reimbursement policies at your workplace. How much should reimbursement rates be affected by gas prices?
Number of Replies:2 Last Reply Posted:6/27/2008 8:56:34 AM
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Roanoke schools may raise academic minimum for athletes
jjackson60 on 5/28/2008 4:30:25 PM wrote:
Roanoke school officials are considering stricter academic requirements on student-athletes to help them maintain good grades and, possibly, earn college scholarships.
At a June 19 school board work session, a compromise was proposed that would offer tutoring for athletes with a grade point average lower than 2.0.
Talk about the compromise.
Number of Replies:48 Last Reply Posted:6/26/2008 9:01:27 AM
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Explore Park development plans to continue
jjackson60 on 4/15/2008 4:48:50 PM wrote:
Larry Vander Maten says he will go forward with his plans to develop a ''family vacation destination resort'' at the site of Explore Park, and that he'll spend a minimum of $90 million on the project.
What do you think of the plans to develop Explore Park? Do you think the development will proceed? What impact will it have on the region?
Number of Replies:60 Last Reply Posted:6/25/2008 9:37:00 AM
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Grocery prices take a bigger bite out of paychecks
jjackson60 on 6/20/2008 5:03:16 PM wrote:
Just when you thought your grocery bill couldn’t get any higher, just wait.More food price hikes are on the way.Flooding in the Midwest is expected to put a dent in consumers’ grocery budgets, a Virginia agriculture official said this week.
Talk about the increasing prices. Will that affect your shopping habits? What you buy? Where you shop?
Number of Replies:2 Last Reply Posted:6/24/2008 10:21:45 AM
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Roanoke law firm plans to sue Virginia Lottery
jjackson60 on 6/9/2008 4:30:04 PM wrote:
The Virginia Lottery continues to sell tickets to scratch games statewide even after all the top prizes for the game have been claimed. That's the accusation a Roanoke law firm is making in a letter sent today notifying the state of their intention to sue the Lottery.
Talk about the planned lawsuit against the Virginia Lottery.
Number of Replies:9 Last Reply Posted:6/14/2008 12:16:09 AM
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Road projects may be halted
jjackson60 on 6/12/2008 4:52:27 PM wrote:
Some 20 road initiatives in Southwest Virginia are on the verge of being halted or removed from the development pipeline as the Virginia Department of Transportation reacts to a money shortage.
Talk about the projects that may possibly be put on hold.
Number of Replies:3 Last Reply Posted:6/13/2008 11:11:54 AM
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Roanoke County schools reduce fees
jjackson60 on 6/10/2008 4:38:35 PM wrote:
Roanoke County schools have scrapped almost all the fees charged to students next year after a legal aid group found that the county's charges were higher than anywhere else in the state.
Talk about charging fees to parents and students in the school system.
Number of Replies:2 Last Reply Posted:6/12/2008 2:52:05 PM
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New mayor, members of Roanoke's city council
jjackson60 on 6/4/2008 2:51:32 PM wrote:
On July 1, Roanoke will have a new mayor and two newly elected members of city council join re-elected incubment Sherman Lea, David Trinkle, Gwen Mason and Alvin Nash.
Recently, Mayor-elect David Bowers called for civility and cooperation.
Talk about the new makeup of the city council and key issues you'd like to see resolved.
Number of Replies:7 Last Reply Posted:6/6/2008 2:14:54 PM
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Slate Hill developer has a vision for upscale development
jjackson60 on 6/2/2008 4:35:19 PM wrote:
Developer Jim Smith plans to start construction soon on the hotel intended for Slate Hill, with restaurants and condominiums to follow.
Talk about the project and Smith's plans for it.
Number of Replies:12 Last Reply Posted:6/6/2008 2:06:12 PM
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Norfolk Southern intermodal site
jjackson60 on 10/29/2007 4:20:04 PM wrote:
Talk about the intermodal facility that's to be built in Elliston.
Number of Replies:100 Last Reply Posted:6/5/2008 4:52:10 PM
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State of the Roanoke City Market Building
jjackson60 on 12/4/2007 4:44:43 PM wrote:
Owned by the city and home to a food court and a part of Roanoke's downtown area for shopping, cultural activities and tourism, the City Market is in need of renovation. However, city officials have raised the question as to whether the city should sell the building.
What do you think should be done to the Market Building? Should it be sold? Share your thoughts here.
Number of Replies:38 Last Reply Posted:5/27/2008 3:26:03 PM
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Downtown Roanoke's taxicab blues
jjackson60 on 5/24/2008 5:33:42 AM wrote:
The rush of folks trying to get home after the bars close on weekends can overtax the city's taxi fleet and leave some customers frustrated.
Share your taxicab stories and talk about the story.
Number of Replies:3 Last Reply Posted:5/25/2008 3:21:08 AM
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Privacy laws
wmaxey on 12/29/2007 8:04:32 AM wrote:
Share your thoughts on the current state of privacy laws. Do they need to be overhauled? Or is not enough being done to change them?
Number of Replies:5 Last Reply Posted:5/20/2008 8:24:02 AM
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Roanoke City Council passes budget
jjackson60 on 5/12/2008 4:39:02 PM wrote:
The Roanoke City Council adopted its 2008-09 budget on May 12. The budget includes spending reductions for firefighters by a 5-0 vote.
Talk about the budget and the cuts that were made.
Number of Replies:9 Last Reply Posted:5/18/2008 7:37:00 AM
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Proposed flood-control project
jordanfifer on 10/19/2007 5:23:37 PM wrote:
What do you think of the
proposed flood-control project in Wasena Park?
Number of Replies:13 Last Reply Posted:5/18/2008 7:19:04 AM
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Wal-Mart in Clearbrook
mmartin on 8/10/2007 6:00:12 PM wrote:
A group fighting the construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Roanoke County's Clearbrook area has failed in its bid to have the Virginia Supreme Court hear an appeal of a lawsuit it lost in April.
Number of Replies:64 Last Reply Posted:5/16/2008 7:24:31 PM
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Blue Ridge Parkway battles dwindling funds
jjackson60 on 5/12/2008 5:01:03 AM wrote:
The National Park Service is considering a series of proposals that will direct traffic and development along the parkway for the next two decades. Such proposals include closing the campground on Roanoke Mountain and building walking and biking trails along beside the parkway.
How do you use the Blue Ridge Parkway? Share your thoughts on the proposals and the parkway's future.
Number of Replies:5 Last Reply Posted:5/14/2008 9:25:11 AM
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AT killer linked to Giles County shootings
jjackson60 on 5/8/2008 9:26:09 AM wrote:
A man who befriended, then killed, two hikers on the Appalachian Trail in Giles County 27 years ago may have returned to the same section of the trail and shot and wounded two fishermen Tuesday night.
Talk about the case from 1981 and the shootings on Tuesday.
Number of Replies:17 Last Reply Posted:5/12/2008 6:52:04 PM
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Roanoke's music scene
jjackson60 on 11/14/2007 5:32:26 PM wrote:
Mix One 6's investors are pulling out of the club's live music efforts. What does that mean for downtown's live music scene?
And what's your take on live music in the area -- especially downtown?
(Earlier: As Roanoke City Council reviews the proposals to build an amphitheater to bring summer concerts to Roanoke, discuss the city's music scene. What venues are bringing larger acts to the city? Are they running into any obstacles? Should city government play a role?)
Number of Replies:57 Last Reply Posted:5/9/2008 10:32:03 AM
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New development coming to Hershberger Road?
jjackson60 on 3/27/2008 4:57:47 PM wrote:
A Wisconsin developer is negotiating with local real estate agents and 24 homeowners in a move that could signal a massive new commercial development at I-581 and Hershberger Road in Roanoke.
Talk about the development and what it would mean for the area. What would you like to see in that development?
Number of Replies:20 Last Reply Posted:4/29/2008 1:54:50 PM
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Downtown trolley coming to Roanoke
jjackson60 on 4/7/2008 3:08:09 PM wrote:
By summer's end, Roanoke intends to provide free shuttle bus service between Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and downtown that also will serve as a visual reminder of the city's streetcar of the past.
What do you think of the trolley plan? Would you ride one of the trolleys?
Number of Replies:33 Last Reply Posted:4/28/2008 7:50:46 PM
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Mental health facilities
jjackson60 on 8/3/2007 4:37:38 PM wrote:
When all of the area psychiatric centers are full, as they often are, the emergency room at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital becomes a holding cell of sorts for the mentally ill.
Is there enough state money to cover mental health services? Is the money being spent appropriately?
Number of Replies:12 Last Reply Posted:4/14/2008 1:39:35 AM
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Civil remedial fees
hwilson on 6/27/2007 6:11:13 PM wrote:
Post your thoughts about the increased fines for driving convictions in Virginia. Are the new fines too expensive or too confusing?
Number of Replies:227 Last Reply Posted:4/9/2008 9:45:13 AM
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Governor proposes smoking ban
jjackson60 on 1/7/2008 5:39:54 PM wrote:
Before the start of the 2008 session, Gov. Tim Kaine proposed legislation for a statewide ban on smoking in both public and private dining establishments.
Talk about the proposed ban and its chances for passage in the upcoming session.
Number of Replies:139 Last Reply Posted:3/18/2008 10:26:06 PM
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Cameras in Roanoke County schools
patrickb on 8/15/2006 4:38:41 PM wrote:
Roanoke County is considering adoptioning a contract to install security cameras in the entry ways at William Byrd Middle School before deciding on the same option at other middle and high schools.
What do you think about this plan?
Number of Replies:25 Last Reply Posted:2/22/2008 10:37:50 AM
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Battens may sell The Roanoke Times' parent company
jjackson60 on 1/3/2008 11:55:50 AM wrote:
Talk about the potential sale.
Number of Replies:6 Last Reply Posted:2/14/2008 8:43:22 AM
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Area homeless agencies
jjackson60 on 11/5/2007 8:48:26 PM wrote:
In discussing a 363 percent increase in homeless shelter occupancy over the past two decades, some Roanoke City Council members wondered last month if the city is luring the homeless from surrounding areas by providing them with too many services.
That discussion did two things: It galled some people who said the comments lacked compassion. And it led to the first of a series of meetings between city administrators and service providers for the homeless.
Talk about the homeless in downtown Roanoke.
Number of Replies:25 Last Reply Posted:2/2/2008 8:46:54 AM
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Possible uranium mine in Pittsylvania County
jjackson60 on 1/10/2008 5:18:42 PM wrote:
Talk about the potential uranium mine near Chatham in Pittsylvania County.
Number of Replies:30 Last Reply Posted:1/31/2008 9:09:09 AM
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Closing the firearms loophole
mmartin on 5/1/2007 5:20:20 AM wrote:
What do you think about Gov. Kaine's decision to add the names of all people involuntarily committed to mental health treatment to a federal database that will be used for background checks on potential gun buyers?
Number of Replies:102 Last Reply Posted:1/26/2008 2:03:28 PM
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State and builders part ways over I-81
jjackson60 on 1/16/2008 8:29:49 PM wrote:
Virginia has dismissed a highway construction team brought in four years ago to improve the safety of Interstate 81.
What should be the next steps to alleviate traffic on I-81? Share your ideas.
Number of Replies:1 Last Reply Posted:1/16/2008 8:34:52 PM
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Medicare Part D
jjackson60 on 12/5/2007 5:10:23 PM wrote:
Are you affected by the changes to Medicare? Share your experience or talk about the story by Beth Macy.
Number of Replies:15 Last Reply Posted:12/18/2007 8:15:58 AM
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Virginia Tech Incident Review Panel's investigation
jjackson60 on 5/14/2007 10:48:41 AM wrote:
Gov. Tim Kaine's handpicked panel to investigate the shootings at Virginia Tech continues its work. Now, some relatives of the victims want to have a role in the investigation.
Talk about the panel its investigation here.
Number of Replies:90 Last Reply Posted:12/5/2007 2:02:26 AM
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Libraries open teen-friendly rooms
jjackson60 on 11/27/2007 4:27:19 PM wrote:
Talk about this story and the plan to open teen-friendly centers within libraries.
Number of Replies:13 Last Reply Posted:11/29/2007 1:47:10 PM
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Stepped plaza coming to downtown Roanoke
jjackson60 on 10/1/2007 5:23:02 PM wrote:
Architects presented plans for a stepped plaza on the downtown side of the pedestrian bridge that spans from the Hotel Roanoke to Wachovia Tower.
Do you think such a plaza will help draw and keep people downtown?
Number of Replies:11 Last Reply Posted:11/27/2007 7:49:53 PM
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Downtown parking
hwilson on 5/29/2007 6:48:58 AM wrote:
Post your thoughts about the parking price hikes for downtown Roanoke.
Number of Replies:58 Last Reply Posted:11/21/2007 11:46:43 AM
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Natural Bridge for sale?
jjackson60 on 4/13/2007 11:04:13 AM wrote:
What would you do if you owned Natural Bridge and the accompanying hotel, gift shop, wax museum, caverns, hiking area and rock formation? Share your ideas.
Number of Replies:9 Last Reply Posted:10/12/2007 8:03:03 AM
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Guest worker programs
jjackson60 on 4/6/2007 9:06:51 PM wrote:
As Congress prepares to overhaul the country's immigration policies, business owners and advocates say they hope a simpler and more effective guest-worker program emerges — one that realistically addresses the country's demand for foreign workers. Discuss the program and immigration.
Number of Replies:24 Last Reply Posted:10/4/2007 9:35:18 AM
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Virginia's new teen driving law
mmartin on 6/29/2007 5:51:31 AM wrote:
Starting Sunday, young drivers can be fined for chatting on their cell phones at the wheel. What do you think about the law? Join the discussion here.
Number of Replies:30 Last Reply Posted:10/4/2007 8:51:42 AM
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Parry McCluer's change in mascot
jjackson60 on 9/7/2007 4:43:15 PM wrote:
Talk about the change in Parry McCluer's mascot.
Number of Replies:21 Last Reply Posted:10/2/2007 11:01:23 PM
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Wind turbines in national parks
jjackson60 on 9/21/2007 5:12:18 PM wrote:
Wind-powered turbines could be erected in the national forests for the first time under a U.S. Forest Service proposal to support development of new energy sources.
Do you support placing turbines in a national forest?
Number of Replies:16 Last Reply Posted:9/29/2007 8:52:10 AM
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Open and shut
jjackson60 on 12/30/2006 9:34:52 PM wrote:
Talk about the availability of documents from government agencies.
Number of Replies:6 Last Reply Posted:9/3/2007 5:56:58 PM
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Victory Stadium memories
jjackson60 on 6/1/2006 10:32:05 AM wrote:
With the news that demolition of Victory Stadium will begin soon, post your favorite memories of Victory Stadium here. Was it a high school football game? A concert? The annual contest between VMI and VPI?
Whatever the case, submit your memories here. We'll choose a few for a more in-depth piece.
Number of Replies:125 Last Reply Posted:8/9/2007 10:26:25 AM
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Underage drinking
hwilson on 7/2/2007 4:27:14 PM wrote:
Discuss convenience stores and underage drinking on the message board.
Number of Replies:33 Last Reply Posted:7/13/2007 12:01:50 PM
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Jordan's War -- Feedback and discussion of the series
patrickb on 3/24/2006 4:58:09 PM wrote:
What's your reaction to the Jordan's War series?
Post your questions to staff writer John Cramer and photographer Sam Dean, and they'll answer them on this message board.
Number of Replies:15 Last Reply Posted:7/6/2007 4:27:29 PM
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Child safety
jellison on 6/29/2007 9:56:04 AM wrote:
There’s also a new motor vehicle law the Virginia General Assembly has aimed at parents of children ages 6 and 7: Beginning Sunday, any child under eight must be secured in child car seats or boosters seats whenever parents are driving them around.
Under the older law, parents could chuck a booster seat when a child turned 6.
Is your 7-year-old too big for this?
Number of Replies:6 Last Reply Posted:7/2/2007 7:59:56 PM
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Carilion's move to a clinic-based approach
jjackson60 on 5/17/2007 4:42:32 PM wrote:
Talk about Carilion's move to a clinic-based approach to treatment. How will it affect your health care relationship?
Number of Replies:21 Last Reply Posted:6/16/2007 5:29:49 PM
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House passes gun control measure in wake of Tech shootings
mmartin on 6/13/2007 5:08:10 PM wrote:
Share your thoughts on bill, which could become the first major federal gun-control law in more than ten years.
Number of Replies:6 Last Reply Posted:6/14/2007 6:24:05 PM
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General Assembly veto session
jjackson60 on 4/4/2007 5:39:10 PM wrote:
Talk about the outcomes from the General Assembly's veto session on April 4.
Number of Replies:4 Last Reply Posted:6/13/2007 8:56:09 AM
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Changes to the market area and downtown Roanoke
jjackson60 on 3/23/2007 8:36:06 PM wrote:
Mayor Nelson Harris soon will lead talks designed to calm tensions surrounding a city market makeover. What do you think of the plans to change the market?
Number of Replies:21 Last Reply Posted:6/6/2007 10:42:46 AM
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Big events in Roanoke's last 25 years
jjackson60 on 3/30/2007 4:43:09 PM wrote:
What were Roanoke's significant events of the last 25 years? Submit your suggestions.
Number of Replies:11 Last Reply Posted:5/23/2007 4:20:57 PM
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Mountaintop mining
jjackson60 on 6/30/2006 8:52:13 AM wrote:
Discuss mountaintop mining, its impact on the area and the need for the coal beneath.
Number of Replies:25 Last Reply Posted:3/4/2007 8:19:37 AM
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Online Predators
hwilson on 11/19/2006 7:13:31 AM wrote:
How bad do you think the online predator situation is? What can be done to protect children from predators? Discuss your reactions to the stories here.
Number of Replies:22 Last Reply Posted:1/3/2007 4:23:48 PM
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Appalachian Trail: An uncertain path
jjackson60 on 10/28/2006 10:34:55 PM wrote:
Talk about the Appalachian Trail. Have you hiked it recently? Are you concerned about the endangered areas mentioned in the series?
Number of Replies:7 Last Reply Posted:12/1/2006 9:34:43 AM
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