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Blacksburg, Roanoke area projects awarded affordable housing loans
A pair of affordable housing projects in the Roanoke and New River valleys are among the recipients of more than…
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Late Franklin County supervisor Leland Mitchell was man of few words, wide influence
ROCKY MOUNT — Leland Mitchell was characteristically attentive but a man of few words, preferring to share his position on…
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Meet August’s 3 Degree Guarantee recipient: Habitat for Humanity
ROANOKE, Va. – It’s time to announce our 3 Degree Guarantee recipient! Throughout this month, every time Your Local Weather…
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Project stabilizes Pigg River bank at Lynch Park
ROCKY MOUNT — Throughout the month of July, crews worked on a Pigg River Bank stabilization project in Lynch Park…
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Carroll County man charged with second-degree murder in 30-year-old woman’s death
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – A man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to a 30-year-old woman’s death, according…
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Scattered late morning, afternoon storms Monday; more heat to follow
ROANOKE, Va. – Sunday’s storms wound up bringing record rainfall to the Hill City. We don’t expect quite the numerous…
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Restaurant with billiards room proposed in Christiansburg
CHRISTIANSBURG — A New River Valley business owner is looking to sink the eight ball on a new project in…
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Virginia’s tax free weekend kicks off on Aug. 5
ROANOKE, Va. – School is right around the corner and if you’re looking for a way to save on school…
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Home on Brookridge Road in Roanoke County was on fire, victim found with life-threatening injuries, investigation
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — An investigation is underway after a victim was found with life-threatening injuries in a Roanoke County front…
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After more than 80 years of service, The Roanoker Restaurant closed its doors for good
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – A staple to the Roanoke Valley is saying farewell to the community on May 29. The…
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