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Feds ask for probation for former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker who stormed Capitol
A former Rocky Mount police officer who pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer deserves to avoid…
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Ways to save on Back-To-School shopping
Some children in Southwest Virginia are already heading back to the classroom, but if you are still working on shopping…
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McDonald’s restaurants offered on-the-spot interviews in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – Customers at McDonalds could have picked up an application with their French fries on Tuesday. The fast…
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Despite Recession, VA Sens. Warner & Kaine Vote To Raise Spending, Taxes, & Hire 87,000 More IRS Agents
A major goal of the Biden administration and the Democrat-controlled Congress has been the “Build Back Better” spending bill. However,…
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Family creates foundation to honor their son
ROANOKE, Va. – Aaron Dean is remembered by his family as ”Oh, very stubborn,” his mom, Sandra Dean, said. “His…
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Proposed Smith Mountain Lake no-wakesurfing zone headed to Department of Wildlife Resources for final review
WESTLAKE — The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission approved Smith Mountain Lake’s first no-wakesurfing zone Tuesday while also agreeing to pause…
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Pulaski school leaders putting student safety, school security first
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Pulaski school leaders are putting student safety and school security on the top of their list…
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Roanoke City schools ready to return to the classroom despite staffing shortages
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Public Schools School Board heard updates on staffing during their last meeting before the…
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Henry Co. starts school year with substitutes, as they look to fill openings
HENRY Co., Va. – Seven substitutes will start the year as Henry County Public Schools looks to fill open positions…
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Several hospitalized after weekend crash, fire in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – Several people were hospitalized after a car accident and structure fire on Peters Creek Road over the…
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