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Food Lion Feeds awards $40,000 in grants to 20 southwest Virginia feeding agencies
ROANOKE, Va. — As part of Food Lion’s efforts to care for the Greater Roanoke Area — as well as…
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Roanoke Robocallers To Pay $300,000 Back To Consumers
The State of Vrginia has reached a settlement with two Roanoke-based telemarketing companies, and Roanoke resident Bryant Cass, for illegal…
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Roanoke region could experience 20,000 to 35,000 in job losses due to pandemic
The Roanoke region could experience job losses of 20,000 to 35,000 at the peak of a recession caused by COVID-19.…
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Roanoke man given 3 life terms for 1986 killing is paroled after 33 years
A Roanoke man who got three life sentences plus more than a century in prison for his role in a…
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Woman injured in March 29 shooting in Roanoke
The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman injured during the early morning hours of March…
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Roanoke City receives more than 30 applications for superintendent
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Public Schools have received 34 superintendent applications, according to School Board vice chair Lutheria Smith. Here…
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Roanoke Times Faces Union Election Set for April 27
The Timesland News Guild, representing journalists and staff at The Roanoke Times and Laker Weekly, is seeking certification through a…
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Roanoke Valley first responders now using plastic tents to protect patients and providers
ROANOKE, Va. – As the coronavirus crisis intensifies, first responders continue making changes to protect both patients and themselves. Emergency medical…
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Man arrested after 3-hour response, authorities say
ARoanoke man was arrested Tuesday and charged with malicious bodily injury, abduction and reckless handling of a firearm, according to…
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Roanoke City Offers Options for Payment of Taxes
The City Treasurer’s Office is reminding citizens that the Personal Property Tax Deadline is June 1, 2020, and the Real…
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