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.

Virginia

Marco HarmonNovember 22, 2020

Counties considering resolution that resists Northam’s new executive orders

Virginia – Lawmakers in Campbell, Appomattox and Bedford Counties are considering a resolution that resists Governor Ralph Northam’s new executive…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 22, 2020

Single round found after report of shots fired in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – According to Roanoke Police, officers responded Saturday to the area of Craig Robertson Road SE and Gillette…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 21, 2020

Mill Mountain Greenway

Mill Mountain Greenway is a mixture of separated and paved, shared-use path and on-road connections that link Downtown Roanoke with…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonNovember 21, 2020

Virginia adds 2,300 new COVID cases, 26 deaths

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 215,679 total cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth as of Saturday,…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonNovember 21, 2020

Virginia Powers Past Abilene Christian

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia (4-4) finished with 518 total yards in the 55-15 win over Abilene Christian (1-5) on Saturday afternoon…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 20, 2020

National unemployment rate dips as Roanoke tries to bridge gap

Roanoke, Virginia – The nationwide unemployment rate finally saw a decline this October. But recent new numbers show jobless claims…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 20, 2020

Roanoke shop owners rely on holiday sales to keep doors open

Roanoke, Virginia – With corporate giants dominating online holiday sales, small local businesses are relying on shoppers’ dollars this holiday…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 20, 2020

Roanoke Valley SPCA raises nearly $25,000 for Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center

Roanoke, Virginia – A local wildlife center, that’s usually the one to swoop in and save the day, is now…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 20, 2020

Roads in Roanoke closed due to heavy police presence

Roanoke, Virginia – There is a heavy police presence where law enforcement is responding to a scene on Orange Avenue…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 20, 2020

Name released of man arrested after Roanoke standoff

Roanoke, Virginia – One man is in custody after fleeing from police and starting a multi-hour standoff in the Hollins…
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