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Keep these things in mind if you’re posting back-to-school photos
ROANOKE, Va. – Parents, you may be eager to post photos of your children heading back to school, but be…
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Section 8 housing waitlist reopens for Roanoke Valley
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s Section 8 housing waitlist opened back up to the public on Monday. The City of Roanoke…
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Kraft Heinz recalls thousands of Capri Sun cases
Thousands of cases of Capri Sun have been recalled, NBC reported. On Friday, Kraft Heinz made the announcement that the…
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Are you eligible for this one-time tax rebate?
ROANOKE, Va. – This fall, some Virginians may be getting some extra money in their pockets, thanks to this one-time…
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Virginia Ready Initiative retrains workers for in-demand jobs
ROANOKE, Va. – For many Virginians, the difference between low pay and a living wage, could be a six to…
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90 wheelchairs donated to Salem VA Medical Center
SALEM, Va. – A local group is addressing the critical need for wheelchairs at the Salem VA Medical Center. From…
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Adventures in backyard pot farming part 4 — we have buds!
It’s time for a monthly update on adventures in backyard marijuana farming. My legal plants, as you probably know, are…
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Jury decided for Rockbridge County gas station explosion trial
BUENA VISTA, Va. – A familiar Rockbridge County case was back in court this week. The gas station explosion of…
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AG Miyares and 57 Southwest VA Officials Urge Congressional Leaders Not to Cut Drug Task Force Funding
Attorney General Miyares has sent a letter to Senator Kaine, Senator Warner, Congresswoman Wexton and Congressman Cline, urging them not…
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Two arrested after dispute at Christiansburg Wal-Mart
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – Two people have been arrested following an incident that took place at a grocery store in Christiansburg…
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