ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Roanoke street performer Jefferson Rose has spent the past few years sending messages of hope and determination to the heart of the city. He started going downtown in 2020, when the sidewalks were buzzing with life.
Today, dozens of buildings sit empty or marked for lease.
“Trying to tell that message in a space with a for-lease sign behind you is really hard to do,” Rose said…