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Newly launched video feeds let you see Roanoke’s trains from anywhere
ROANOKE, Va. – If you love watching Roanoke trains, you can now watch them right from your home! Virtual Railfan, Inc. announced…
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Passenger Traffic Rebounds at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport saw an 58% increase in March 2021 traffic versus February 2021. March 2021 saw 26,599 passengers…
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UPDATE: Roanoke County multi-vehicle wreck leads to 10 miles of delays, lane closures on I-81 South
UPDATE 3:11 p.m.: The crash on I-81 South in Roanoke County is impacting school bus schedules at Andrew Lewis Middle…
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Body found after fire that burned Roanoke homes
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Fire-EMS crews say a body has been found in one of the homes that burned in…
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Roanoke man injured in Sunday shooting dies
ROANOKE, Va. – A man has died from injuries received during a shooting on Williamson Road May 9. Just before…
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Man dies after weekend shooting in Northeast Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE Authorities have identified the victim in a shooting over the weekend that has now died. Alvin Kasey, 40,…
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Roanoke race festivities garner $1.6M for regional economy
ROANOKE, Va. – The Blue Ridge Marathon and Freedom First Down by Downtown contributed $1.6 million in regional economic impact as…
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Former Rockbridge County jail superintendent to serve more than 4 years in federal prison
ROANOKE, Va. – A former Rockbridge County Regional Jail superintendent convicted on several charges earlier this year learned his fate on…
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One hurt in weekend shooting in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. – One person has been hospitalized after a shooting in Lynchburg over the weekend, according to the Lynchburg Police…
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Roanoke U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar Recognizes Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state,…
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