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Two victims hurt in an armed robbery in Roanoke County
Roanoke County, Virginia – Two unidentified individuals were rushed to the hospital after their house was robbed at gunpoint early…
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Police investigating two shooting incidents that left two people injured
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Police Department is looking into two early morning gunshots in the Northwest Roanoke neighborhood.…
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LGBTQ+ pride event returns to Roanoke this weekend
Roanoke, Virginia – This weekend marks the return of LGBTQ+ pride events to Roanoke after a long break. A lineup…
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William Byrd High School will compete in Vans Custom Culture Contest finals
Vinton, Virginia – William Byrd High School has been chosen as one of the 50 finalists in the VANS Custom…
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Company withdrew offer on the nursing home over community backlash
Roanoke, Virginia – There was no change in ownership of the Bedford County Nursing Home on Tuesday. A special meeting…
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Woman fatally struck after exiting her vehicle on Route 220
Roanoke, Virginia – In the early hours of Sunday morning, a Roanoke woman died after being hit by a vehicle…
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Ongoing improvements on the Blue Ridge Parkway expected to conclude by the end of 2022
Roanoke, Virginia – Several improvements to the Blue Ridge Parkway are expected to be finished before the end of the…
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One person found dead after fire crews put out a fire at a Roanoke home
Roanoke, Virginia – One individual was discovered dead after a fire was brought under control by Roanoke Fire-EMS early Monday…
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McGuire joins the race for the Roanoke City Council seat
Roanoke, Virginia – The race for the empty Roanoke City Council seat left vacant by Robert Jeffrey Jr. has expanded…
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Police investigating a Roanoke shooting that sent one to hospital
Roanoke, Virginia – There was a shooting in Roanoke on Monday afternoon, and one man had to go to the…
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