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Roanoke County Public Schools address student safety and rising mental health crisis through educational parent meetings

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County Public Schools is taking proactive steps this fall to protect students from the growing dangers of…

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Roanoke County announces office closures and service adjustments for Labor Day holiday

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County has announced its schedule of closures and service changes in observance of Labor Day on Monday,…

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New Roanoke County Career and Technology Center receives critical support from Alro Steel for student programs

Salem, Virginia – Alro Steel has made a significant investment in the future of technical education with a $200,000 contribution to…

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City of Roanoke announces vegetation removal work on Gus Nicks Boulevard on August 25 with lane closures expected during the day

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke has announced that crews will be conducting vegetation removal along Gus Nicks Boulevard on…

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Roanoke relies on daily votes to remain number one for the Best Destination for Fall Colors title

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke has been nominated for the title of Best Destination for Fall Colors by USA Today 10Best, and…

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Roanoke County Public Schools confirms zero tolerance approach to unauthorized mobile device use

Roanoke, Virginia – As the 2025–2026 school year begins, Roanoke County Public Schools are reminding families about the district’s comprehensive mobile…

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Historic Roanoke City Market receives state funding to install new awnings and expand vendor space

Roanoke, Virginia – The Historic Roanoke City Market is set to see a boost in infrastructure, thanks to a $50,000 grant…

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Federal judge hands down 150 month sentence to Roanoke man involved in marijuana robbery that ended in murder

Roanoke, Virginia – a Roanoke man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison for his role in…

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