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.

Local News

Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Hallmark Channel actress organizes 200 backpack donations for Roanoke Valley foster care children

ROANOKE, Va. – As families are getting ready to head back to school, actress Jen Lilley and local organizations are…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Inmate sentenced to 41 months for attacking Western Virginia Regional Jail guard

ABINGDON — An inmate has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for beating and pepper-spraying a correctional officer while…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Former players blow the whistle on Roanoke football program

ROANOKE, Va. – Jawaan Griffin and Ramon Morrow-Finley came to Roanoke to pursue their dream of playing football in college.…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Jr. K is looking for a family that can play with him for the rest of his dog days

ROANOKE, Va. – Maybe your kid needs a playmate, or maybe you need someone to keep up with you on…
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Local News

Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Two beagles in Franklin Co. blazed a trail for thousands more

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – With their noses leading the way, two beagles took off across the yard, exploring almost every…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Steppin’ Out returns to Blacksburg on Friday

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The town of Blacksburg is gearing up for the 41st annual Steppin’ Out Festival. Visitors will be…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

3 in 5 Americans wish they ate with family daily — but don’t: poll

American families aren’t eating around the table as much as they used to. Nevertheless, three out of five people believe…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Virginia made $30.2 million in profits from July Mega Million drawing

ROANOKE, Va. – While many people in Virginia tried their luck at last week’s Mega Million jackpot, Virginia’s schools were…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Twitter rejects Elon Musk’s claims that he was hoodwinked

Twitter on Thursday dismissed Elon Musk’s claims in a Delaware court filing that he was hoodwinked into signing the deal…
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Marco HarmonAugust 5, 2022

Music scholarship set up in honor of local murder victim

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – A special tribute after a horrific tragedy. Emily Bivins was a victim of a triple homicide…
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