Gayle Gordon

As a college student, making an extra buck now and then was very important. I started as a part-time reporter since I was 19 yo, and I couldn’t believe it might become a long-time career. I'm happy to be part of the Virginian Tribune's team.

Covid-19

Gayle GordonDecember 3, 2020

COVID complicates budget outlook for Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia -The economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to cause financial challenges for local governments. Roanoke is no exception. As…
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Local News

Gayle GordonDecember 3, 2020

Accident shuts down US-220S in Roanoke County

Roanoke, Virginia -An accident is causing delays on US-220 in Roanoke County, according to the county’s fire and rescue department.…
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Community

Gayle GordonDecember 3, 2020

Twitter expands hate speech rules to include race, ethnicity

PALO ALTO – Twitter Inc on Wednesday expanded its policy barring hateful speech to include “language that dehumanizes people on…
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U. S. News

Gayle GordonDecember 3, 2020

US jobless claims remain high at 712,000 as virus escalates

WASHINGTON – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving last week to a still-high…
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Local News

Gayle GordonDecember 2, 2020

‘City Plan 2040′ unveiled by the Roanoke officials

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke leaders are unveiling their vision for the star city. City Plan 2040 takes a comprehensive look at Roanoke…
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Community

Gayle GordonDecember 2, 2020

Opera Roanoke Chorus Spreads Joy Through Song Virtually This Holiday Season

The 2020 pandemic has created a void this holiday season that in a normal year would be filled with music…
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Covid-19

Gayle GordonDecember 2, 2020

Increase in Covid-19 hospitalizations across Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley and Southside regions

Roanoke, Virginia – For the week of Dec. 2, local hospitals are reporting 280 in-patient coronavirus cases with 61 of…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonDecember 2, 2020

US won’t seek death penalty in Planned Parenthood case

DENVER – Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they will not seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing three people…
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Local News

Gayle GordonDecember 1, 2020

Twisted Track Brewpub opens in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – One of Roanoke’s newest craft breweries opened up this weekend. It’s been a long time coming for…
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Local News

Gayle GordonDecember 1, 2020

Crash causes delays on I-81S in Roanoke County

Roanoke, Virginia – A crash is causing delays on I-81S in Roanoke County, according to the Virginia Dept. of Transportation.…
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