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Nonprofit LEAP presented major changes and will now operate under one roof in Roanoke
LEAP, which stands for Local Environmental Agriculture Project, is a nonprofit organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, that supports farmers and…
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Cardiologists, CEOs and Psychiatrists are top 3 highest paying job positions in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – According to the U.S. News and World Report, the highest paying jobs in America in 2023 were…
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STS Group AG, a global supplier of vehicle parts, is taking over the Old General Electric building in Salem in $32 million investment
Salem, Virginia – The old General Electric plant in Salem was established in 1955 as a facility for designing, building…
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Roanoke and Salem residents would finally get safe option for daily commutes as “Bridge the Gap” project is coming to its very end
Roanoke, Virginia – The “Bridge the Gap” project is a greenway expansion project that aims to connect Roanoke and Salem…
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Lace up those sneakers and get ready for a 5k, 10k and 8-Mile run races, Roanoke’s Backpack Run is taking place this month
The Roanoke County Public Schools Backpack Run is an annual charity event that aims to raise funds for the Roanoke…
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Roanoke residents gathered Thursday to express their ideas to the Evans Spring Master Plan
The Evans Spring Master Plan is a project that aims to create a vision for the future development of Evans…
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Due South BBQ in Christiansburg is closing its doors soon
Christiansburg, Virginia – Are you looking for a place to enjoy authentic and delicious barbecue in Christiansburg, Virginia? If so,…
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Feeling sick? Be careful, strep infections in the Roanoke metro area on the rise, local officials say
Roanoke, Virginia – A strep, also known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is a type of bacteria that can cause…
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Five years have passed since Duck Donuts opened the doors for customers in Roanoke. Since then, it’s locals’ favorite donut place
Roanoke, Virginia – Duck Donuts in Roanoke, Virginia is a scrumptious haven for donut lovers. The aroma of freshly baked…
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New trendy place in Roanoke: Hot pretzels and cold beer now offered in Hot Knots, our new favorite place to be
Ah, hot pretzels and cold beer, a match made in heaven, a duo that has been tantalizing the taste buds…
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