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Police investigating a shooting on Melrose Ave. that left one seriously injured
Roanoke, Virginia – A shooting that occurred early Sunday morning is being investigated by Roanoke Police. An individual with a…
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Roanoke Planning Commission to hear second rezoning project
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for Brandon Avenue in 2017. But when…
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Health experts say Covid-19 and influenza could overburden health employees
Danville, Virginia – The flu season has arrived, and a new warning of a possible “twindemic” of COVID-19 and influenza…
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House fire in Roanoke sent four people to the hospital
Roanoke, Virginia – A house fire near Raleigh Court in the city of Roanoke early Wednesday sent four people to…
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New restaurant to open this week in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke will add one more restaurant to its list later this week. The opening celebration of Crab…
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Man caught with loaded weapon at Roanoke airport
Roanoke, Virginia – According to the TSA, a loaded.45-caliber gun was discovered in a Roanoke man’s carry-on luggage at the…
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Two individuals injured in a single-vehicle crash
Concord, Virginia – An accident on the Richmond Highway late Saturday night left two individuals injured. At 11:23 p.m. Saturday,…
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Support of women’s reproductive rights expressed through protest in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – While Supreme Court judges deliberate on abortion, Roanoke citizens held a protest on Saturday to support women’s…
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Country music singer Justin Moore to make a stop in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – Justin Moore, an American country music singer, will perform at the Budweiser Summer Series in Elmwood Park…
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Construction of a new multi-million dollar transit facility started in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – In the Star City, crews have started the construction of a new multi-million dollar transit facility. The…
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