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Driver arrested, charged with DUI, manslaughter in fatal Roanoke crash
Roanoke, Virginia – A man has been arrested and charged for a crash that killed one and injured another in…
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VDOT prepares for icy roadways in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – VDOT in the Salem District is asking drivers to avoid travel on Wednesday as ice is expected…
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Dot’s Drive-Thru at the RVSPCA gives free food to nearly 70 pet owners
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Valley SPCA is helping families feed their pets. This new program started in October and…
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Roanoke Falls Severely Short in Safest Cities in Virginia Rankings
Roanoke, Virginia – Using data published by the FBI, Advisor-Smith examined reported crime rates in cities across Virginia to find…
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Santa’s Workshop in downtown Roanoke allowed kids to virtually meet the man in red
Roanoke, Virginia – Santa’s Workshop held in downtown Roanoke on Saturday as a part of the 25 Days of Dickens.…
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Roanoke River Greenway adds center line to keep people on their side of the path
Roanoke, Virginia – If you’re on the Roanoke River Greenway, you soon may notice something new. The city is painting…
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Students in Roanoke Counties still learning in person despite demands from VEA for online-only
Roanoke County, Virginia – Roanoke County Public Schools gave its students the choice to learn all-online this semester. Director of…
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Roanoke police create new detection unit to address rising gang violence
Roanoke, Virginia – As crime continues to rise in Roanoke, a new unit in the police department is working to…
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Man hospitalized following Thursday night shooting in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Roanoke leaving one man hospitalized and another injured Thursday…
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One displaced after Roanoke fire
Roanoke, Virginia – One person has been displaced after a fire in southwest Roanoke, according to the city’s Fire-EMS department.…
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