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Police: Man facing murder, other charges in connection with Christmas homicide, Easter weekend shooting in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. — Police announced Tuesday they charged a Roanoke man with murder in connection with a woman’s homicide from…
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Roanoke City Council considers plastic bag tax
ROANOKE, Va. — The Roanoke City Council is considering a five cent tax on plastic bags during Monday afternoon’s meeting.…
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Two seriously injured in northwest Roanoke shooting, suspect in custody
ROANOKE, Va.— Police are investigating reports of a shooting in northwest Roanoke Saturday afternoon that left two people injured. According…
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Two injured in Saturday night crash in northwest Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke Fire-EMS crews were able to rescue people who were trapped in their vehicle after a crash…
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Roanoke City joins in on April Fool’s Day fun with ‘fossil discovery’
ROANOKE, Va. — Star City officials joined in on the fun of April Fool’s Day by posting on social media…
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Man brought to Roanoke hospital Wednesday night after being shot, police say
ROANOKE, Va. — Police have launched an investigation after a man arrived at a Roanoke hospital Wednesday night with gunshot…
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Roanoke man charged after dog found dead with arrow
ROANOKE, Va. — A Roanoke man has been charged with two counts of felony animal cruelty after an animal warden…
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No one hurt in early-morning fire in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – No one was injured in an early-morning fire in Roanoke Tuesday. Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to the 2900…
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Roanoke woman with dementia found safe, police say
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE Authorities said that Pauline Booker was found safe. ORIGINAL STORY The Roanoke Police Department is asking for your…
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Man hospitalized following early-morning Southwest Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. – A man is in the hospital after an early Monday morning shooting in Roanoke. At about 12:15 a.m.,…
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