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The Roanoke Times

The Roanoke Times

by BH Media Group

448 ratings
27 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 15, 2014
  • July 9, 2026

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BH Media Group
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Access local news, sports, and community stories from the Roanoke area. Enjoy exclusive commentary, photography, and podcasts. Subscribers can upgrade to a premium ad-free experience.

✓Personalized news topics
✓Breaking news alerts
✓Exclusive commentary and podcasts
✓Photo and video updates
✓Bookmark stories
✓Listen to articles
✓Customizable text size
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Roanoke Times. Based on 448 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 30 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Access anywhere, like online edition
  • 👍Eco friendly
  • 👍Easy navigation
  • 👍Very informative
  • 👍Great app
  • 👍Nice to access local paper
  • 👍Nice to see local news
  • 👍Good app, easier to use
  • 👍Much improved over previous version
  • 👍Tile format works well

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes frequently
  • 🐛Glitches out frequently
  • 🐛Lags and freezes
  • 🐛Unresponsive, almost unusable
  • 🐛Annoying sign-in issues
  • 🐛Needs daily sign-in reset
  • 🐛Slow page turning
  • 🐛Asked to subscribe when already subscribed
  • 🐛Restore purchase not working
  • 🐛Sign-in link never active
  • 🐛Banner ads on upload
  • 🐛Page navigation unpredictable
  • 🐛E-paper removed from app
  • 🐛Confusing new format
  • 🐛Hard to find local stories
  • 🐛Mobile app not like desktop
  • 🐛Annoying sign-in after 15 articles
  • 🐛Doesn't have all newspaper stories
  • 🐛Takes up more storage
  • 🐛Limited to 10 articles/month
  • 🐛Too many ads mixed with news
  • 🐛First few lines of articles work
  • 🐛Going back lands on home page
  • 🐛Obits incomplete or jumpy
  • 🐛Loads incredibly slow
  • 🐛Freezes in middle of article
  • 🐛Lacks classified section
  • 🐛Navigation is awful
  • 🐛Ads are plentiful
  • 🐛Desktop version blocked access
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What's New in The Roanoke Times

9.22

July 9, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Subscription plans

Subscriptions

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Crashes and glitches out frequently

I’ve had to delete and reload at least 6 times doing the six months since I first downloaded this app.
Promise kept thus farPromise kept thus far

Response from developer

I’m sorry that you aren’t satisfied with our app. I would love to help resolve any issue you are having. Please email me at csc-digital-escalations@lee.net and we can troubleshoot the issue.

No issues

Like the online edition. Access anywhere. Eco friendly. Easy navigation. No issues.
Dan78.Dan78.

Response from developer

We appreciate the positive review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you’re enjoying the app.

Interested Reader

What happened to the local Letters to the Editor?
Storybook PagesStorybook Pages

Review of RT

A “Hokie” now living in Fla, I still follow the Hokies faithfully. Faithfully telling us how to easily see the Hokies on TV and where, would be a great help. I really enjoy seeing them on the “tube” here in Fla. Thx
JBRoanokeJBRoanoke

Response from developer

We appreciate the positive review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you’re enjoying the app.

Terrible app

The home delivery price went through the roof, forcing me to go to the digital version of the Roanoke Times. The E-Edition lags. It freezes. It’s unresponsive. It’s almost unusable. In 2022, it’s inexcusable to have such a poor digital experience.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

23 issues

Crashes and glitches out frequently

Bug

E-Edition lags, freezes, unresponsive

Bug

App requires daily sign-in and preference reset

Bug

Page turning is very slow

Bug

Asked to subscribe when already subscribed

Bug

Restore purchase order not working

Bug

Sign in link never active

Bug

Banner ad fills half the screen on upload

Bug

Page navigation is unpredictable (skips)

Bug

E-paper removed from the app

Bug

App doesn't look like desktop enews

Bug

Subscribers have to sign in after 15 articles

Bug

App doesn't have all stories from the newspaper

Bug

App takes up more storage than others

Bug

Only allows 10 articles per month with no sign-up link

Bug

Too many ads mixed with news articles

Bug

Only first few lines of articles work

Bug

Going back lands on home page

Bug

Obits are incomplete or jump to old postings

Bug

App loads incredibly slow and often freezes

Bug

Cannot navigate article when frozen

Bug

Lacks the classified section

Bug

Desktop version blocked access requiring subscription

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Easily see Hokies on TV

Feature

Fix sign-in issues

Feature

Fix page turning speed

Feature

Restore e-paper functionality

Feature

Improve navigation

Feature

Include classified section

Feature

Remove banner ads

Feature

Fix article loading and freezing

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content does this app provide?

The app provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics from the Roanoke area. It also features exclusive commentary, stunning photography, video updates, and podcasts.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include personalizing your news feed by selecting topics, receiving notifications for news and sports, easy navigation, the ability to bookmark stories, listen to articles, customize text size, and view local weather forecasts.

Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. While basic access is free, subscribers can enjoy unlimited access and an upgraded premium ad-free experience called News+.

What are the benefits of subscribing to News+?

Subscribing to News+ offers a premium ad-free experience, which means faster-loading pages and an uninterrupted reading experience. Subscribers also gain unlimited access to all content.

Can I listen to articles instead of reading them?

Yes, the app allows you to listen to articles. Simply press the play button on a story to have it read aloud to you, offering an alternative way to consume content.