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How to beat the dog days of summer
Beating the heat is not only essential for your own comfort, but also for your health – Here’s how you…
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Local teen completes service project, helps animals at SW Virginia Wildlife Center
ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke will be able to better serve animals in need thanks…
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Police asking community to avoid Elm Ave SW in downtown Roanoke
Roanoke Police are currently on the scene of an active incident on the 100 Block of Elm Ave. in Southwest…
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Police asking drivers to avoid Elm Ave SW in downtown Roanoke after officer-involved shooting
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police are currently on the scene of an active incident in the 100 Block of Elm…
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“GO Fest” Bringing Blues Music / Old Favorites and New Features for 2022
The Anthem GO Outside Festival, known locally as GO Fest, returns to downtown Roanoke October 14-16 with inspiring blues music,…
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No Excuse Night allows free admission to National D-Day Memorial this Saturday evening
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The National D-Day Memorial will hold their annual No Excuse Night, offering free attendance Saturday evening…
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Police suspect no foul play after man’s body found near Vinton
A man was found dead last week along a rural, and Roanoke County police suspect no foul play. On Aug.…
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6 additional school resource officer positions approved for Franklin County schools
ROCKY MOUNT — Starting Wednesday, the first day of the new school year, there will be six more school resource…
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Probation recommended for ex-Rocky Mount police officer in U.S. Capitol riots case
A former Rocky Mount police officer who joined his mentor and supervisor in breaching the U.S. Capitol, only to later…
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Heads up! Storms turn more numerous; localized flood threat Wednesday
ROANOKE, Va. – A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the area Wednesday. A Flood Watch is in…
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