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 6, 2022

All Carroll County students to receive free meals this year

CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – Students in Carroll County will have full stomachs this school year. Carroll County Public Schools announced…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Elon Musk’s countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud

Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company,…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Florida warns tourists of fake vacation rentals

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued an official consumer alert, warning tourists across the country to watch out for vacation…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Blacksburg’s once again Steppin’ Out

Blacksburg’s 41st Steppin’ Out festival started Friday and continues Saturday. Over 200 arts and crafts vendors are participating and over…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend kicks off with back-to-school savings

ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend is officially underway. Virginians can buy school supplies, clothing and emergency preparedness…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Roanoke celebrates ‘Street Scape’ project on Melrose Avenue

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s ‘Street Scape’ project on Melrose Avenue is now complete. Mayor Lea hosted a ribbon cutting Friday…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Roam NRV bikes are abandoned after company silently ceases operations

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Thousands of college students and cyclists around Montgomery County took advantage of a local bike share program,…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Roanoke Valley public schools team up for Load the Bus for Kids drive

During Virginia’s tax-free weekend, Aug. 5-7, the school divisions of Roanoke, Roanoke County and Salem are teaming up to collect…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

Guns & Hoses softball benefit postponed

BUENA VISTA, Va. – UPDATE: The Guns & Hoses Softball game scheduled for Friday evening at Buddy Secrist Athletic Field…
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Marco HarmonAugust 6, 2022

$1.85 million invested in Melrose Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project

ROANOKE, Va. – A new milestone is now complete in the Melrose neighborhood in Roanoke. On Friday, Roanoke City leaders…
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