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 7, 2020

‘It feels like a holiday’: Roanoke reacts to president-elect Joe Biden’s victory

Roanoke, Virginia – When Roanoke Daily Magazine News determined Joe Biden would win the presidential election Saturday morning, it was…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 6, 2020

Roanoke Women’s Foundation gives $360,000 to community organizations

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Women’s Foundation (RWF) gave out $360,000 to seven organizations during a virtual presentation. The foundation’s…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonNovember 6, 2020

US consumer borrowing up $16.2 billion in September

WASHINGTON – U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in September, helped by the first gain in the category that covers credit cards…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 5, 2020

What Is the Potato Hack Diet?

IT NEVER CEASES TO amaze me the diets people will try to lose weight. A new one on my radar, but…
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Virginia

Marco HarmonNovember 5, 2020

State police investigating after human remains found in Bland County

Virginia – Virginia State Police are investigating after human remains were found in Bland County. Just before 9 a.m. November…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 5, 2020

Election brings new voices to Roanoke City Council

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Mayor’s race provided a dramatic finish Tuesday night, but the election of three City…
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Crime & Safety

Marco HarmonNovember 4, 2020

Roanoke police arrest man in connection with June murder of 17-year-old

Roanoke, Virginia – Police said they arrested an 18-year-old Roanoke man in connection with the June murder of a 17-year-old.…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 3, 2020

Elmwood Park

City of Roanoke’s Elmwood Park is Southwest Virginia’s premier concert and festival venue. Renovations were completed in 2014 and the…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 3, 2020

Homemade Sage Sausage Patties

Directions In a bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties. Refrigerate 1 hour. In…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 3, 2020

Lynchburg, Roanoke Registrars react to lawsuits ahead of Election Day

Roanoke, Virginia – The GOP in both Roanoke County and Lynchburg have claimed that the registrars processed ballots without a…
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