Around 100 people attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Downtown Roanoke at Henrietta Lacks Plaza. Roanoke City leaders say a report that examined the city’s police department has already led to changes. Roanoke’s new police chief -- does he have to report to Roanoke’s former police chief turned Assistant City Manager? The Least Of These Ministry is set to turn the former Apple Valley Motel on Franklin Road into Suites by TLOT to serve the homeless population in Roanoke. You may have noticed it on those campaign lawn signs - the candidate's party affiliation.