Marco Harmon

I was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. I studied Communications Studies at Roanoke College, and I’ve been part of the news industry ever since. Visiting my favorite downtown Roanoke bars and restaurants with my friends is how I spend most of my free time when I'm not at the desk.

Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Eyewitness: Salem park burn victim set himself on fire

Three bystanders ran to a man’s aid after he set himself on fire at the duck pond in Salem Sunday.…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Roanoke Gas Co. seeks state approval of renewable energy project

A plan to convert biogas from a sewage treatment plant into natural gas that will be distributed to Roanoke-area homes…
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Local News

Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Old Fiddlers’ Convention enters 86th year

GALAX, Va. – The Old Fiddlers’ Convention is back in Galax starting August 8. The competition begins with youth fiddler’s…
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Local News

Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Tractor-trailer crash causes backups on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County, according to…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

The Tonga volcanic eruption in January blew 58,000 swimming pools of water into the atmosphere, enough to potentially change ozone layer chemistry

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai submarine volcano eruption on 15 January was one of the largest explosions recorded in the past…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Amherst school officials hold active shooter training, update policies

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Amherst County Public Schools welcomed teachers back Monday for the 2022-2023 school year with an active…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Aldi’s rocking sun lounger is perfect for the next heatwave

Fresh off record-breaking temperatures, the UK is set to experience yet another heatwave – so there’s no better excuse to head…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Potential impact of Inflation Reduction Act

ROANOKE, Va. – The Senate just passed the largest climate investment bill in US history called the Inflation Reduction Act,…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Joe Goodpies in Vinton unexpectedly shuts down

VINTON, Va. – A popular restaurant in Vinton has closed its doors unexpectedly. Joe Goodpies off of East Washington Street…
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Marco HarmonAugust 9, 2022

Most people say they could guess their partner’s passwords

It may be time to change your passwords after reading this new poll. OnePoll and Prove teamed up to survey…
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Marco Harmon

Marco Harmon

Eyewitness: Salem park burn victim set himself on fire

Roanoke Gas Co. seeks state approval of renewable energy project

Old Fiddlers’ Convention enters 86th year

Tractor-trailer crash causes backups on both directions of I-81 in Roanoke County

Amherst school officials hold active shooter training, update policies

Potential impact of Inflation Reduction Act

Joe Goodpies in Vinton unexpectedly shuts down

Mother poured lighter fluid around the home after removing the smoke detectors, then set the home on fire while her three kids were asleep inside, killing one; will go on trial

15-year-old boy who challenged his 16-year-old classmate to a fistfight in the park only to pull out a gun as they began scrapping and fatally shot him in the head, was charged as an adult

Overnight ramp closure planned on I-581 in Roanoke for ongoing road improvements

Casual afternoon of gaming turns unforgettable for Fairfax man who wins $200,000

Hampton Park Boulevard will temporarily close for stormwater drainage and sidewalk improvements in Chesterfield County

2-month-old girl suffered in silence before dying from fatal spinal injury inflicted by her parents who neglected and abused her since she was born; parents charged

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