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Lee statue to be removed after court denies review and petition of its prior decision
Richmond, Virginia – The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a last-ditch effort to restore the Robert E. Lee statue in…
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Roanoke shooting leaves one injured, investigation ongoing
Roanoke, Virginia – According to authorities, one individual was injured in a shooting in Roanoke on Sunday night. The shooting…
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New restaurant opens in Tanglewood
Roanoke, Virginia – Tanglewood in Roanoke is now home to Chicken Salad Chick’s newest restaurant. To celebrate the grand opening,…
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No injuries reported in Danville fire
Danville, Virginia – Around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, the Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 250 Celetex Drive.…
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Authorities asking for public’ help in the search for a missing man
Carrol County, Virginia – The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was last seen on October…
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Roanoke man who was seriously injured in shooting on Melrose Ave. dies
Roanoke, Virginia – The man who was transported to the hospital after an early Sunday morning shooting in Roanoke has…
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I-81 accident in Roanoke County that caused closures on multiple lanes cleared
Roanoke, Virginia – According to VDOT, an accident on I-81 South in Roanoke County has closed multiple lanes. The collision…
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Compress & Shock Foundation to educate Hispanic population about CPR techniques
Roanoke, Virginia – This weekend, a training will be held to educate more members of Roanoke’s Hispanic population how to…
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Majority of gun violence incidents happen within city limits, data shows
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Police Department has released new data on Gun Violence prevention meeting on Tuesday night, showing…
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New daycare center to open next week in Moneta
Moneta, Virginia – Heavenly Hands Early Learning Center has confirmed that their daycare center in Downtown Moneta will open on…
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