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City of Roanoke invites residents to contribute ideas for distracted driving awareness campaign
Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke is preparing to launch its 2025 traffic safety campaign, and officials are asking…
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Visitors to Mill Mountain Star Trail should plan ahead as the parking lot closes for trail improvement work
Roanoke, Virginia – Starting the week of March 10, 2025, the Mill Mountain Star Trail parking lot will be temporarily closed…
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Temporary ban on open burning issued in Roanoke County due to forecasted strong winds
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has announced a temporary burn ban due to forecasted strong winds over…
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New grant program will help revitalize business properties along Williamson Road
Roanoke, Virginia – The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (GWRABA) is offering a one-time grant opportunity for business property owners…
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Business owners in Roanoke must submit their 2025 license renewals before the March deadline
Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke is reminding all business owners that the deadline to renew their 2025 business licenses…
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Roanoke man enters guilty plea for his involvement in a deadly drug trafficking plot
Roanoke, Virginia – A Roanoke man who played a key role in a drug distribution operation has admitted to helping plan…
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Talented young scientists from Roanoke County Public Schools set to represent their schools at regional competition
Salem, Virginia – Roanoke County Public Schools recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of young scientific minds at the 2025 Roanoke County…
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Community members invited to join the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office for an uplifting Black History celebration
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in a special Black History Program that brings the…
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New leadership at William Byrd High School as Evan Noell transitions from middle school to high school administration
Vinton, Virginia – The Roanoke County School Board has officially named Evan Noell as the next principal of William Byrd High…
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Roanoke County Parks and Public Schools collaborate to offer lifeguard training for high school students
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is partnering with Roanoke County Public Schools to introduce an innovative lifeguard…
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