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Roanoke hoping to RESET recent violence with new engagement team
ROANOKE, Va. – A team of volunteers working to combat violence in Roanoke say there isn’t just one solution. The RESET…
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Survey shows how COVID-19 impacted childcare, mental health for Roanoke Valley families
ROANOKE, Va. – A new survey is shedding light on how the coronavirus has impacted families in the Roanoke Valley. The…
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COVID-19 latest information for Roanoke, Virginia
Overview As of March 1, Gov. Northam relaxed some restrictions for all Virginians Social distancing While in Phase 3, Virginia is operating…
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Police identify 46-year-old woman found shot, killed inside car after crash in Northwest Roanoke
(UPDATE 2:13 p.m. Tuesday) ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department has released the name of the Roanoke woman found dead…
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Roanoke Police identified remains of missing woman with dementia
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE: (May 4, 2021) The search for Harriet Hodges has sadly ended after the Roanoke Police Department announced Tuesday…
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Roanoke Valley prepares to vaccinate younger populations while combatting hesitancy
ROANOKE, Va. – Signs of hope continue in the fight against COVID-19 in the Roanoke Valley. Roanoke City and Alleghany Health…
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Human remains found in Roanoke
Roanoke, VA – Roanoke Police said they located a body early Saturday afternoon. Authorities have not identified the person at this…
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Three adults, one child displaced after Roanoke house fire
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Fire-EMS crews were on the scene of a home fire in the 3600 block of Round…
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Roanoke Police find body Saturday at undisclosed location
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police say a body was found within the city limits around 12:18 p.m. Saturday. The body…
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Roanoke 14-year-old hosts charity golf tournament for brother with epilepsy
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke girl honored her younger brother who suffers from epilepsy with a charity golf tournament Saturday. Ten…
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