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Serving a hot Thanksgiving meal to the homeless in downtown Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – For the first time, Least of These Ministry helped host a Thanksgiving feast with Samaritan Inn to…
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Roanoke Airport places 2 executives on administrative leave
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke- Blacksburg Regional Airport has placed two high-level employees on administrative leave. Executive Director Timothy Bradshaw…
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Roanoke police officers spread joy by handing out turkeys
Roanoke, Virginia – With the pandemic still lingering, police wanted to encourage a little joy, especially around this time of…
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Three people, including two police officers, taken to hospital after crash in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Police have charged a driver for the crash involving two city police officers. Anthony Jerome Buckner,…
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Roanoke airport seeing more people return to the skies
Roanoke, Virginia – In October, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport reported 25,783 passengers, marking an increase of 4,124 passengers, or 19%,…
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Roanoke County leaders consider raising officer pay after losing nearly 20% of department this year
Roanoke County, Virginia – Roanoke County leaders are springing into action as the police department deals with record shortages. Just…
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One person hospitalized in Roanoke shooting Saturday night
Roanoke, Virginia – At about 8:30 p.m., police said they responded to the 1100 block of Loudon Ave NW for…
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Single round found after report of shots fired in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – According to Roanoke Police, officers responded Saturday to the area of Craig Robertson Road SE and Gillette…
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National unemployment rate dips as Roanoke tries to bridge gap
Roanoke, Virginia – The nationwide unemployment rate finally saw a decline this October. But recent new numbers show jobless claims…
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Roanoke shop owners rely on holiday sales to keep doors open
Roanoke, Virginia – With corporate giants dominating online holiday sales, small local businesses are relying on shoppers’ dollars this holiday…
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