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.

U. S. News

Marco HarmonOctober 19, 2020

Local hoops coaching legends honored at Roanoke Valley Sports Club

Roanoke, Va. – Hoops slides into the spotlight at the Roanoke Valley Sports Club this month. Area basketball coaching legends Woody…
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Local News

Marco HarmonOctober 18, 2020

Man facing charges after Radford police say he barricaded himself inside home

Roanoke, Virginia – Police announced Sunday night that charges are pending against a man after he barricaded himself inside a…
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Covid-19

Marco HarmonOctober 17, 2020

Virginia adds more than 1,100 COVID cases overnight

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 165,238 total cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth as of Saturday,…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonOctober 17, 2020

Virginia Drops Road Game at Wake Forest, 40-23

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Virginia (1-3, 1-3 ACC) was outscored 17-3 by Wake Forest (2-2, 2-2 ACC) in the fourth quarter in…
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Local News

Marco HarmonOctober 16, 2020

City Treasurer Recognized for Receiving Recertification

Roanoke, Virginia – Evelyn Powers, Treasurer for the City of Roanoke, received her Master Governmental Treasurer recertification from the Treasurers’…
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Community

Marco HarmonOctober 16, 2020

Birding & Wildlife Viewing

With forests and rolling hills, it’s quite common to encounter wildlife at Explore Park, but for a guaranteed encounter, plan…
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Marco HarmonOctober 15, 2020

Covington man scratches ticket to win $1 million top prize

Virginia – A Covington man has claimed the fourth and final top prize in one Virginia Lottery game. Edward Lee Dressler…
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Virginia

Marco HarmonOctober 15, 2020

Biden Maintains Lead Over Trump in Virginia / Voters Split on Faith in Fair Election

Virginia – Former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by 15 percentage points (53%-38%) in Virginia according to…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonOctober 14, 2020

2 US citizens released by Iran-backed militants in Yemen

WASHINGTON — Two Americans and the remains of a third held captive by Iranian-backed militants in Yemen were released on…
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Local News

Marco HarmonOctober 12, 2020

Roanoke voter registration deadline is here

Roanoke, Virginia – Tuesday is an important deadline for people in Roanoke who want to vote in the November 3…
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