Marco Harmon

I was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. I studied Communications Studies at Roanoke College, and I’ve been part of the news industry ever since. Visiting my favorite downtown Roanoke bars and restaurants with my friends is how I spend most of my free time when I'm not at the desk.

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Marco HarmonAugust 10, 2022

Jack Dorsey tweets ‘End the CCP’ over China COVID measures

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey slammed the Chinese Community Party over the weekend in response to a report on Beijing’s continuing…
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Marco HarmonAugust 10, 2022

Identifying a baby’s cry of pain is not an innate ability, study suggests

Interpreting a baby’s cry of pain is not a natural ability and parents must learn to tell this sound apart…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Best kids’ school shoes 2022: From Next to M&S

Nothing says “back to school” like a box fresh pair of smart shoes – traditionally flat, black and polish-able. But…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Several hospitalized after weekend crash, fire in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Several people were hospitalized after a car accident and structure fire on Peters Creek Road over the…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation Investing in School Facilities Across the Commonwealth

Governor Glenn Youngkin participated in the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Mecklenburg County Middle School and High…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

‘I’m actually feeling pretty good.’ Lexington man eating Taco Bell for 30 days over halfway through

LEXINGTON, Va. – Three weeks ago, the country was introduced to the Lexington athlete-turned-filmmaker setting out to perform a super-size-like…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Eyewitness: Salem park burn victim set himself on fire

Three bystanders ran to a man’s aid after he set himself on fire at the duck pond in Salem Sunday.…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Roanoke Gas Co. seeks state approval of renewable energy project

A plan to convert biogas from a sewage treatment plant into natural gas that will be distributed to Roanoke-area homes…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Old Fiddlers’ Convention enters 86th year

GALAX, Va. – The Old Fiddlers’ Convention is back in Galax starting August 8. The competition begins with youth fiddler’s…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Tractor-trailer crash causes backups on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County, according to…
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