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.

Virginia

Marco HarmonNovember 12, 2020

COVID-19 cases on the rise at Western Virginia Regional Jail

Virginia – COVID-19 cases have increased among the general population and staff at the Western Virginia Regional Jail in Salem.…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 12, 2020

Downtown Roanoke Incorporated installs new navigation system

Roanoke, Virginia – A new navigation system has just come to downtown Roanoke. Downtown Roanoke Incorporated is introducing a Pedestrian Wayfinding…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 11, 2020

In-person schooling going “relatively well” in Roanoke City, officials say

Roanoke, Virginia – Seven days into in-person instruction, Roanoke City school leaders sat down for an update. Their assessment so…
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U. S. News

Marco HarmonNovember 11, 2020

Marshall remembers worst US sports disaster 50 years later

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — After a plane crash killed most of Marshall University’s football team in 1970, school administrators could have…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 10, 2020

Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraising continues until Dec. 31

Roanoke, Virginia – More than 325 area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Roanoke. Due to…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 9, 2020

Cheesy Grits

As a comfy side dish, cheese grits have fantastic potential but sometimes need a flavor boost. For add-ins, try red…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 9, 2020

Roanoke officers won’t face criminal charges in connection with fatal shooting

Roanoke, Virginia – A Roanoke man was fatally shot in June by police who were acting in self-defense, according to…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 8, 2020

Arts and Culture Downtown

Downtown Roanoke is the regional center for arts and culture. Diverse galleries, museums, live theater, and music venues make Downtown Roanoke a destination…
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Community

Marco HarmonNovember 8, 2020

Classic Beef Stew

This easy beef stew recipe is my favorite. The rich beef gravy helps the hearty flavor of the potatoes and…
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Local News

Marco HarmonNovember 8, 2020

Woman charged with arson after Roanoke house fire displaces five

Roanoke, Virginia – A woman has been charged with arson in connection to a Roanoke house fire that displaced four…
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