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Roanoke daycare visited by First Lady Pamela Northam
Roanoke, Virginia – On Tuesday afternoon, First Lady Pamela Northam visited Roanoke Valley. The purpose of the visit was to…
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I-581 reopened after car crash
Roanoke, Virginia – Early Tuesday morning car crash caused closure on several southbound lanes on I-581 in Roanoke. Southbound center…
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Powerful storms left southwest Virginia neighborhoods powerless
Roanoke, Virginia – Powerful storms left neighborhoods across southwest Virginia powerless throughout the weekend. “I ain’t feeling too good,” said…
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Roanoke Diversity Center mark one year anniversary since moving to new location
Roanoke, Virginia – One year anniversary since moving at 425 Campbell Avenue Southwest was marked by the Roanoke Diversity Center…
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Gainsboro Branch Library to reopen on June 15 in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – The Gainsboro Branch Library is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, June 15, after several months of renovation.…
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More than $2 million to be used for youth employment training and education
Roanoke, Virginia – Senators Mark R. Warner and Senator Tim Kaine have announced on Friday that $2,699,000 from YouthBuild grant…
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Two new bike attractions added at Explore park
Roanoke, Virginia – New additions were added this weekend at the largest park in Roanoke County. Explore Park hosted opening…
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Police seek public help in locating missing Roanoke woman
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke police seek public help in the search of a woman that went missing. Police have looked…
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Tails in the Mail program launched by the Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia – The Mill Mountain Zoo launches Tails in the Mail program that will give families a taste of…
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Law enforcement took part in Special Olympics Torch Run in Roanoke County
Roanoke County, Virginia – Local law enforcement members took part in the Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia. For officers,…
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