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 HarmonOctober 30, 2020

Roanoke Awarded 2020 Top Adventure Town

Roanoke, Virginia – Thanks to the support of so many who cast their vote over four rounds of competition, Roanoke…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonOctober 30, 2020

Oregon could become 1st US state to decriminalize hard drugs

SALEM, Ore. – In what would be a first in the U.S., possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, LSD and…
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Community

Marco HarmonOctober 29, 2020

Roanoke River Blueway

The riverfront at Explore Park is a great place for fishing, getting in and on the water, and photography. In warm weather,…
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Local News

Marco HarmonOctober 27, 2020

Upcoming Weekend Street Closures In Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke has partnered with Waze and joined the Connected Citizens Program in an effort…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonOctober 27, 2020

Two Roanoke City schools closing for two weeks due to COVID-19 cases among staff

Roanoke, Virginia – School leaders said they made the call after consulting with the Virginia Department of Health. Three staff…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonOctober 26, 2020

Millions of COVID-19 tests being sent to Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia is getting 2,570,000 Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 point-of-care antigen tests to test for COVID-19 throughout the commonwealth. The…
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Community

Marco HarmonOctober 25, 2020

Rolled Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonOctober 25, 2020

Virginia Falls Short at No. 11 Miami SHARE TWITTER FACEBOOK MAIL PRINT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Virginia (1-4, 1-4 ACC) had a chance in the final seconds but fell short at No. 11…
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Local News

Marco HarmonOctober 23, 2020

Roanoke Police say second shooting reported on Interstate 581 since September

Roanoke, Virginia – The second shooting on Interstate 581 since September 22 occurred Wednesday, Roanoke Police confirmed Friday afternoon. The…
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Local News

Marco HarmonOctober 23, 2020

32-year-old Roanoke man sentenced to 11 years in prison for distributing heroin

Roanoke, Virginia – A Roanoke man authorities say is responsible for distributing between one to three kilograms of heroin is…
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