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 HarmonNovember 20, 2020

Gas leak at Salem Kroger leads to evacuation

Roanoke, Virginia – Nobody was taken to hospitals after a gas leak Thursday night at a Kroger store in Salem.…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 19, 2020

Glazed Smoked Chops with Pears

My husband would eat pork chops every day if he could. Luckily, they’re good all sorts of ways, including with…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonNovember 19, 2020

COVID hospitalizations continue slow, steady climb in western Virginia

Virginia – Hospitals in western Virginia didn’t see the initial surge in COVID-19 cases that other parts of the country…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 19, 2020

Health Department grapples with enforcing new COVID rules

Roanoke, Virginia – Standing at his familiar lectern Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam laid out the latest coronavirus restrictions for the…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 19, 2020

Remains found in vehicle identified as missing Henry Co. woman

Roanoke, Virginia – Human remains found in a vehicle in connection with the missing person investigation of Jeneen Lavita Valentine…
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Crime & Safety

Marco HarmonNovember 18, 2020

31 arrested in Bedford County drug roundup

Virginia – Thirty-one people were arrested in Bedford County following a narcotics roundup. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 18, 2020

Lick Run Greenway

Lick Run Greenway begins in the heart of downtown Roanoke and extends uninterrupted to Huff Lane Park. There is an…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 18, 2020

New Grant Poised To Bring Opportunity To NW Roanoke Through New “EnVision Center”

Roanoke, Virginia – Virginia Career Works – Blue Ridge and the City of Roanoke Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) have been…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonNovember 18, 2020

263 confirmed, pending coronavirus hospitalizations across Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley and Southside regions

Roanoke, Virginia – For the week of Nov. 25, local hospitals are reporting 263 in-patient coronavirus cases with 49 of…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonNovember 18, 2020

COVID cases, hospitalizations and outbreaks are increasing in the Roanoke and Alleghany Health Districts

Roanoke, Virginia – As Virginians continue to become familiar with a new executive order designed to help combat the spread…
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