Orvis Sells Roanoke Warehouse, School Funding Tensions & Valley View Bus Stop | On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler

Major changes for a longtime Roanoke employer, renewed tension over school funding, and a long-awaited transit upgrade.On this week’s On The Record: With the Roanoke Rambler, reporter Jeff Sturgeon joins WFIR live in studio to break down Orvis selling its 334,000-square-foot warehouse at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology to a Coca-Cola affiliate for nearly $30 million. Orvis says it’s staying in Roanoke and leasing back space — but the move comes amid restructuring tied to tariffs and a downsized footprint.We also discuss why Roanoke City Public Schools briefly considered closing the new Community Empowerment Center at the historic Lucy Addison building, how funding changes approved by City Council are shaping budget decisions, and what programs could still be at risk.Finally, after more than 15 years of stalled efforts, Walmart is moving forward with building a real bus stop and shelter at Valley View — one of the busiest stops in the Valley Metro system.A wide-ranging look at business, education, and transportation in Roanoke.