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National unemployment rate dips as Roanoke tries to bridge gap
Roanoke, Virginia – The nationwide unemployment rate finally saw a decline this October. But recent new numbers show jobless claims…
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Roanoke shop owners rely on holiday sales to keep doors open
Roanoke, Virginia – With corporate giants dominating online holiday sales, small local businesses are relying on shoppers’ dollars this holiday…
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Roanoke Valley SPCA raises nearly $25,000 for Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Roanoke, Virginia – A local wildlife center, that’s usually the one to swoop in and save the day, is now…
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Roads in Roanoke closed due to heavy police presence
Roanoke, Virginia – There is a heavy police presence where law enforcement is responding to a scene on Orange Avenue…
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Name released of man arrested after Roanoke standoff
Roanoke, Virginia – One man is in custody after fleeing from police and starting a multi-hour standoff in the Hollins…
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Gas leak at Salem Kroger leads to evacuation
Roanoke, Virginia – Nobody was taken to hospitals after a gas leak Thursday night at a Kroger store in Salem.…
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Health Department grapples with enforcing new COVID rules
Roanoke, Virginia – Standing at his familiar lectern Wednesday, Gov. Ralph Northam laid out the latest coronavirus restrictions for the…
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Remains found in vehicle identified as missing Henry Co. woman
Roanoke, Virginia – Human remains found in a vehicle in connection with the missing person investigation of Jeneen Lavita Valentine…
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New Grant Poised To Bring Opportunity To NW Roanoke Through New “EnVision Center”
Roanoke, Virginia – Virginia Career Works – Blue Ridge and the City of Roanoke Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) have been…
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263 confirmed, pending coronavirus hospitalizations across Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley and Southside regions
Roanoke, Virginia – For the week of Nov. 25, local hospitals are reporting 263 in-patient coronavirus cases with 49 of…
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