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Roanoke County Schools names new supervisor of performing arts, director of equity and engagement
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County School Board announced a number of new hires Thursday evening, including a role that garnered…
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Drug Takeback Day Events To Be Held Across Roanoke Region On Saturday
Virginians to take advantage of Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to dispose of unused or expired medications, especially…
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City of Roanoke auctions properties in bi-annual tax sale
ROANOKE, Va. – Around two dozen Roanoke properties hit the auction block Wednesday as part of the city’s bi-annual tax…
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Norfolk police searching for 16-year-old runaway who’s possibly heading to West Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk detectives say they are trying to locate a 16-year-old runaway. Alexis Emory was last seen…
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Roanoke City Council continues to consider plastic bags tax
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council continues to discuss a proposed five-cent tax on plastic bags. On Monday, April 19,…
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Roanoke names new Deputy City Manager
ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke City has named its new Deputy City Manager. Clarence G. Grier will fill the role which…
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Man faces charges after apartment fire displaced 5 in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. — The Danville Police Dept. says they have charged a man after five people were displaced following an apartment…
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Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week
The Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts have announced COVID-19 vaccine clinics for first doses in Roanoke this week: Clinics…
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Suspect arrested, accused of stealing pontoon boat
ROANOKE, Va. – A man allegedly trying to sell a motor from a pontoon boat that was reported stolen in…
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Roanoke Fire-EMS says pandemic decreased medical emergencies but led to more fires
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Fire-EMS said the COVID-19 pandemic led to more fires and fewer medical emergencies in 2020. Chief David…
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