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Popularity of early voting remains high in Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia – Early voting in Virginia began a week ago, and Roanokers continue to take advantage of the opportunity.…
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Parking tickets return to downtown Roanoke next month
Roanoke, Virginia – Park Roanoke announced that starting on Monday, October 19, it will once again give tickets for parking…
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Early Voting Resumes at Registrar’s Office
Roanoke, Virginia – The City Registrar’s Office wants citizens to know that even though it has temporarily lost partial electrical…
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Roanoke Drinking Water Ensured By Experts Who Forecast Health of Lakes and Reservoirs
Roanoke, Virginia – During the 21st century, people around the world will continue to face grand challenges at the environment-human…
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Roanoke nonprofit makes dance lessons affordable so all kids can learn
Roanoke, Virginia – Many children grow up wanting to learn how to dance, but the cost is often a barrier.…
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Become Suicide Aware: Help Reduce Suicides in The Roanoke Valley
Roanoke, Virginia – September is an important time in our prevention community to help spread awareness about suicide. It is…
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Valley Metro, Roanoke officials say they will not appeal Board of Zoning Appeal’s decision rejecting relocating bus depot
Roanoke, Virginia – The Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC)/Valley Metro and the City of Roanoke have decided not to appeal…
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City Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness, Asks Public to Share Flood Stories
Roanoke, Virginia – To recognize September as National Preparedness Month, the City of Roanoke, in partnership with WDBJ-7, will be…
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Positive COVID-19 case reported at Bonsack Elementary School
Roanoke, Virginia – A student at Bonsack Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to school officials. Chuck Lionberger,…
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Postal workers rally against changes in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – Postal workers are rallying near the Post Office on Williamson Road in Roanoke this morning. The small…
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