Roanoke’s Budget: What’s at Stake for Schools and Services

Roanoke is growing — but is its budget keeping up? In this episode of "The Cardinal: News of Virginia", host Dutchie Jessee sits down with Roanoke Valley reporter Samantha Verrelli to break down the city’s latest budget discussions. With overcrowded high schools straining resources, what’s the plan for building new schools? How will funding decisions impact infrastructure, public services and residents? We’ll dive into what’s being prioritized, what’s being left out and what it all means for Roanoke’s future.