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Roman Appointed As New Roanoke Police Chief
After a Nation-wide search that resulted in panel interviews with five outstanding finalists, the City of Roanoke has appointed Samuel…
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’No kid sleeps on the floor’, volunteers build beds for Roanoke Valley families
ROANOKE, Va. – Dave Jones is making sure kids have a place to sleep. “It all started because I like to…
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Roanoke drug kingpin convicted on all counts in federal case
ROANOKE, Va. – The man at the center of the one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Virginia was convicted in…
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Roanoke-grown music label making beats for the world, and you’ll never guess where from
ROANOKE, Va – The Star City is once again producing more stars on the worldwide stage. Although the people you’re about…
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Roanoke firefighters use old Fallon Park Elementary School for emergency practice
ROANOKE, Va. – The old Fallon Park Elementary School will meet the wrecking ball soon, but not before Roanoke firefighters received…
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Roanoke County gas station armed robbery suspect arrested
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE – A Roanoke man is behind bars after police say he robbed a Roanoke County gas station Wednesday…
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Roanoke County seeks more input as broadband survey nears finish
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County continues to see growth in both business and residents, but in some of the more…
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Roanoke Area Motorists Lose Average of $1300 A Year Due to Poor Roadways
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Virginia motorists a total of $9.5…
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Mack Trucks to invest $13 million, create up to 250 jobs in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – An American truck manufacturer is making a sizable investment in Roanoke County. Mack Trucks opened its new…
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House fire in northwest Roanoke sends two to hospital
ROANOKE, Va. – Two people are hurt following a house fire in northwest Roanoke. Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a fire…
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