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Positive COVID-19 case reported at Bonsack Elementary School

Roanoke, Virginia – A student at Bonsack Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to school officials. Chuck Lionberger,…

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Postal workers rally against changes in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – Postal workers are rallying near the Post Office on Williamson Road in Roanoke this morning. The small…

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City Invites Proposals to Acquire Lee Monument

Roanoke, Virginia – City Council has authorized the removal of the Lee Monument from Lee Plaza. Any museum, historical society,…

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Roanoke Children’s Theatres Announces Season Updates

Roanoke, Virginia – As the COVID-19 situation continues to change and create challenges for everyone, Roanoke Children’s Theatre (soon to…

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Home Births In The Midst of COVID-19: Tips for Roanoke Women Who Are Expecting

Roanoke, Virginia – Among many similar national headlines, a recent Vox article called “The babies keep coming”: What the coronavirus pandemic…

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Please return laptops! Roanoke City Public Schools issues plea

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke City Public Schools needs its laptops back. The district says hundreds of school-issued laptops must be…

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Man seriously hurt in overnight Roanoke shooting; no arrests made

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Police are looking for the person or people involved in a shooting early Thursday. About 12:30…

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City of Roanoke Launches Financial Empowerment Center

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke, in partnership with the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) and…

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