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Salem orthopedic surgeon changes lives through non-profit
SALEM, Va. – On most days you can find Dr. Robyn Hakanson performing surgery at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.…
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Hot, sticky with a few more PM storms developing
ROANOKE, Va. – It wouldn’t be summer without heat, humidity and scattered storms. We have all of that in the…
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Manchin negotiates to speed completion of Mountain Valley Pipeline
WASHINGTON, DC – Washington negotiations delivered a deal on climate, health care and taxes. The talks between Sen. Joe Manchin…
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Dan River Finishing Mill demolished, Caesars Casino construction begins
DANVILLE, Va. – The Caesars Casino is one step closer to being complete in Danville. The former Dan River Finishing…
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Man to serve 8 years for DUI crash that left Bedford County couple and their newborn baby hurt
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A man will serve an 8-year prison sentence in connection to a DUI crash that left…
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AEP warns of rising water levels downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams
ROANOKE, Va. – As the weather gets nice and you hit the water with your family or friends, Appalachian Power…
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Downtown Roanoke refreshment zone extended until Sept. 25
ROANOKE, Va. – Those looking to enjoy their favorite alcoholic beverage outdoors in downtown Roanoke will now have until late…
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Food drive held at this Sunday’s Salem Red Sox game
ROANOKE, Va. – This weekend, you have the opportunity to take in a ballgame and help your community. Thanks to…
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Local school districts offer incentives to fill teacher, sub positions
ROANOKE VALLEY, Va. – Staffing shortages have seemingly affected almost every industry as we continue to recover from the pandemic,…
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Roanoke City finishes updates to parks and playgrounds
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Parks and Recreation is celebrating the completion of several new playgrounds across the city. Parks…
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