http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814 Discussion about: Why You Want to Live in Roanoke, Virginia http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814#comment389525
Whenever I go back to the state where I originally grow up, I see thriving businesses and tons of expansions all over the place. This place is an economic ghost town. We have negative population growth, businesses are shutting down left and right, and most of the people here don't even care about it - they're too busy breathing through their mouths.

Roanoke absolutely sucks.]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:57:28 PST http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814#comment335779
No music scene, no arts scene in comparison to any 'real' city. It becomes a ghost town at 8:00 pm every night, 'cause apparently everyone goes to work at 4:00 am.

For all I know, you may love it. All I know is that I hate Roanoke and always will. Leave it to the meth-heads and klansmen.]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:33:48 PST http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814#comment255215
as far as friendliness... pffft where the hell did you go here? i've met a few good people but for the most part it kinda sucks.

The resturants... thats true.


the cost of living being nearly 20% lower.. yes thats true but the wages are about 25% lol... example, the average welder in a major metropolitan area makes as a starting wage, 20-25$ per hour depending on specialty. here in roanoke good luck finding one... then good luck getting a 15$ or better one. There are ups and downs too but dont expect people to flock to you and ask if you need help if your lost and dont expect a cold season. however we do have some Awsome festivals!
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Anyway, Roanoke is a great place to live; in 2004 it was ranked and rated as #11 best city in the nation. I suggest, if moving to the Roanoke area, Southwest Roanoke County and Southwest Roanoke City. ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:39:14 PST http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814#comment219361 We are thinking of moving to Roanoke. I am a little scared off by some of comments I have found here.

I have been through Roanoke several times and have found it beautiful.

Which area is the best to live in? Which has less crime and supports young families?]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:26:21 PST http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814#comment200507 ]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:04:49 PST http://www.trifter.com/USA-&-Canada/Virginia/Why-You-Want-to-Live-in-Roanoke-Virginia.49814#comment191563
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