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Roanoke road to remain temporarily closed to preserve ‘End Racism Now’ mural
Roanoke, Virginia – A mural completed Sunday is now closing down the road it was painted on in downtown Roanoke.…
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Free COVID-19 Testing sites to come to Roanoke and Salem
Roanoke, Virginia – Free coronavirus testing sites are coming to Roanoke and Salem in July. The testing sites are sponsored…
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Missing Roanoke County children found safe, both parents in custody
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — Many questions remain after three children involved in an Amber Alert in Roanoke County were found…
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Roanoke Greenway repairs expected to take months
Roanoke, Virginia – The damage near Wasena Park and at 9th Street happened after severe flooding in May and June,…
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Roanoke County launches $1M grant program for recovery of small business amid pandemic
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — Officials with the Roanoke County Department of Economic Development announced Monday morning the establishment of a…
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City Proclaims 2020 ‘The Year of Color, Light, and Motion’ in Honor of Gillespie
Roanoke, Virginia – The Taubman Museum of Art is hosting a special exhibit – Celestial Centennial: The Art and Legacy…
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Roanoke City pools fundraiser surpasses goal, gives extra funds to YMCA for swim lesson program
Roanoke, Virginia – Only a few people took advantage of the splash pool at the Kirk Family YMCA Thursday afternoon,…
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Community Inn closes for cleaning after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Roanoke, Virginia – The Community Inn restaurant in Grandin Village has closed until further notice, with an employee testing positive…
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Person of interest in string of dumpster fires identified
Roanoke, Virginia – A person of interest sought for a string of dumpster fires in Roanoke has been identified, but…
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Teen shot in Valley View-area shooting dies
Roanoke, Virginia – A teenage boy shot last weekend near Valley View Mall has died, and the case is being…
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