On The Record: With The Roanoke Rambler — Casino Opposition, “Bench-Gate,” and Roanoke’s Parking Debate | Oct 22

In this week’s On The Record: With The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Ian Price talks with Jeff Sturgeon of The Roanoke Rambler about the week’s top local stories and the deeper reporting behind them:🎰 Casino Debate: Vice Mayor Terry McGuire and other city leaders push back on the Berglund Center casino idea — while former Mayor Ralph Smith joins the opposition.🪑 “Bench-Gate” Update: What really happened to the missing Crystal Spring bench, and why it became a flashpoint in the city’s homelessness conversation.🚌 City Expansion: Roanoke adds $500,000 in new staff positions, including a transit coordinator to improve Valley Metro oversight.🅿️ Downtown Parking Study: City officials want your input — is there too much parking, too little, or just bad enforcement?🗳 State Delegate Races: The Rambler breaks down what’s at stake in the Roanoke-area House of Delegates contests, including insights from Maynard Keller and Donna Littlepage.Catch On The Record: With The Roanoke Rambler every Wednesday morning around 7:45 on WFIR — and right here on the WFIR News Express feed.