I took Joe's advance placement government course at Cave Spring and also ran track while he was coaching. I am sorry to see this news, he is gone too soon.
Mike Allen
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Mike Allen covers government happenings in Franklin County for The Roanoke Times and also writes the weekly Arts & Extras column.
Two people from Bassett were thrown from their motorcycle Friday in the crash. State police described their injuries as life-threatening.
Many of the people who gathered Saturday afternoon in Roanoke’s Eureka Park to celebrate Juneteenth knew the holiday’s history by heart.
When the first-run movies return, the Grandin will be projecting movies Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, forgoing 9 p.m. showings.
Dorka is one of many dogs trained to sniff out marijuana being retired because of changing drug laws. How the dog reunited with a former handler has prompted controversy in Rocky Mount.
The Grandin Theatre’s concession stand will soon be selling popcorn and drinks to moviegoers. Grandin Theatre Foundation Executive Director Ia…
A group of more than 50 county residents demanded lifting of mask and social distancing requirements and a ban on teaching critical race theory in Franklin County schools.
One of the cultural organizations reviving as the pandemic wanes is the small, publicly-owned live music venue in Rocky Mount.
Saturday and Sunday will be the final days to see “Opulence and Fantasy: Couture Gowns and Jewelry of Mindy Lam,” an exhibition the artist created specifically for the Taubman Museum of Art.
Mike Allen commented on Roanoke Valley running community mourns passing of longtime coach, official Joe LaRocco
Mike Allen commented on Driver dies in crash on U.S. 220 near Rocky Mount, police say
However, the wreck didn't happen on U.S. 220 Business, so I don't think that resolves the issue...
Mike Allen commented on Driver dies in crash on U.S. 220 near Rocky Mount, police say
Main Street in Rocky Mount is also U.S. 220 Business and has a 35 mile per hour speed limit.
Mike Allen commented on Most students come in person 2 days a week in new Franklin County schools plan
Sept. 8.
Mike Allen commented on CASEY: Thief used postal service to try to steal Blacksburg couple's identities
Thank you for sharing this story; I've just signed up for that USPS service.
Mike Allen commented on CASEY: The world-famous Texas Tavern meets the world's worst business consultant
At the Texas Tavern it's spelled "chile."