The trial of Jamaal Jackson, charged with attempted robbery and grievous harm, began on Monday before Justice Candace Nanton. Initially, a jury of nine (six women and three men) was selected, but it was reduced to eight when a juror revealed she knew Jackson from their time working together at the Princess Hotel.
Roanoke Democrats will choose three nominees in a partywide primary election, while Republicans are running two candidates for the city council, and it s a three-person race for mayor.
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