Recent paper issues of the Roanoke Times up to the current date are available in McConnell Library. See a librarian if you want to locate an issue. McConnell Library does not have online access to this publication
Older issues of the Roanoke Times (1975 to a few months ago) is available on microfilm. It cannot be searched online at Radford University's campus. See a librarian if you want to use it.
Virginia Tech University's library has online access to the Roanoke Times. You must go to VT campus to access it unless you are affiliated with VT and have current credentials.
You may be able to access some current Roanoke Times articles through the newspaper's website: https://www.roanoke.com/