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.

U. S. News

Marco HarmonMarch 27, 2021

Kentucky town rallies to restore beheaded Mother Goose

HAZARD, Ky. — A community in Kentucky is rallying to help restore an 80-year-old landmark — an oval shaped building…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonMarch 26, 2021

Virginia sees 1,799 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 612,062 statewide

As of March 26, Virginia is reporting 612,062 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020. As of…
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Crime & Safety

Marco HarmonMarch 26, 2021

Danville robbery suspect still in hospital following shootout with Ohio officers

DANVILLE, Va. — 33-year-old Aaron Thomas is still in critical condition after authorities returned fire and shot him. The U.S.…
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Virginia

Marco HarmonMarch 26, 2021

27 Virginia Airports Awarded $6.54 Million to Fund 40 Projects

The Virginia Aviation Board awarded more than $6.54 million to 27 airports across the Commonwealth. The money will be used…
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Local News

Marco HarmonMarch 26, 2021

Hotline to register 65 and older for the vaccine extended in Roanoke Valley

ROANOKE, Va. – While some areas are moving forward to Phase 1c with vaccine distribution, Roanoke Alleghany County Health District is…
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Local News

Marco HarmonMarch 26, 2021

Crash on I-581 South in Roanoke cleared

A crash is causing delays on I-581 South in Roanoke, according to VDOT. Authorities said the crash happened near mile…
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Local News

Marco HarmonMarch 26, 2021

Roanoke Police searching for missing elderly woman with dementia

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department needs your help in their search for a missing woman. 81-year-old Harriet Hodges was last…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonMarch 25, 2021

VT’s Cone, UVA’s Morsell enter Transfer Portal

BLACKSBURG, Va. -Tech basketball coach Mike Young now has 3 scholarships available in the 2021 class with word that guard…
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Crime & Safety

Marco HarmonMarch 25, 2021

USC Agrees to $852 Million Payout in Sex Abuse Lawsuit

LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonMarch 25, 2021

Officials urge Virginians to not go to community vaccination centers without appointment

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced Thursday that…
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