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 HarmonMarch 18, 2021

City of Roanoke Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board to Hold Special Meeting

DEFINING EQUITY Roanoke will not reach its full potential as a community unless each citizen has the opportunity to reach…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

Three people, including two police officers, taken to hospital after crash in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Police have charged a driver for the crash involving two city police officers. Anthony Jerome Buckner,…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

Southside hospitals prepare for possible spike in coronavirus patients

Virginia – Hospitalizations are also trending upward. According to Sovah Health, coronavirus-related hospitalizations have reached an all-time high across Virginia.…
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Virginia

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

Virginia woman shows difficulties contacting unemployment

Virginia – It’s gotten so financially difficult for Arlene Patel over the summer she had to move her family into…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

Roanoke airport seeing more people return to the skies

Roanoke, Virginia – In October, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport reported 25,783 passengers, marking an increase of 4,124 passengers, or 19%,…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

Roanoke County leaders consider raising officer pay after losing nearly 20% of department this year

Roanoke County, Virginia – Roanoke County leaders are springing into action as the police department deals with record shortages. Just…
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Virginia

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

Two killed in Washington County house fire

Virginia – Virginia State Police are investigating a house fire in Washington County that killed two people Friday. Investigators say…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonNovember 23, 2020

US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin

WASHINGTON — The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonNovember 22, 2020

Virginia adds 2,100 new COVID cases, percentage of positive tests again surpasses 7.0

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 217,796 total cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth as of Sunday,…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 22, 2020

One person hospitalized in Roanoke shooting Saturday night

Roanoke, Virginia – At about 8:30 p.m., police said they responded to the 1100 block of Loudon Ave NW for…
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