Historic Demolitions, Roanoke Council Race & Vintage Thrift Boom | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Historic properties across the Roanoke Valley are facing demolition — and preservation advocates are raising concerns.On this week’s On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler, reporter Jeff Sturgeon joins WFIR live in studio to discuss the demolition of an early 1800s farmhouse at North Cross School, a possible teardown at Roanoke College, and the uncertain future of the Washington Park caretaker’s cottage and Fishburn Mansion.We also break down the 2026 Roanoke City Council race, including retired Rabbi Kathy Cohen entering as an independent candidate and the growing debate over school funding, NDAs, and the proposed casino project.Plus — a lighter look at Roanoke’s growing reputation as a destination for vintage and thrift shopping, with more than a dozen secondhand stores fueling a resale boom.Local politics, preservation battles, and fashion finds — all in this week’s edition.