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Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to host free lunch event on National Hot Dog Day
Roanoke, Virginia – In celebration of National Hot Dog Day, the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is planning to offer free hot…
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Public invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new segment of the Roanoke River Greenway
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Parks and Recreation department, in collaboration with the Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission, is set to host…
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Roanoke officials urge caution after bear sighting at Mill Mountain Park
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Park and Recreations Department (PLAY Roanoke) and the City of Roanoke have issued a warning to…
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Firefighter receives medical attention during Roanoke fire operation
Roanoke, Virginia – During a fire incident in Roanoke on Thursday morning, a firefighter required medical attention due to a medical…
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Controversial displays prompt Roanoke County Schools to consider policy change
Roanoke County, Virginia – Roanoke County schools are considering the implementation of a new policy addressing the issue of classroom decorations…
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Blue Cow Ice Cream: Roanoke’s chosen treat for National Ice Cream Day
Roanoke, Virginia – On the third Sunday of July 2023, the nation is set to partake in National Ice Cream Day,…
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Major bridge repairs expected to cause delays on Interstate 81
Roanoke County, Virginia – Anticipated bridge repairs on the northbound side of Interstate 81 in Roanoke County near Salem are likely…
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Roanoke County Police Chief seeks additional funding for school resource officers
Roanoke County, Virginia – R.M. Poindexter, the Chief of Roanoke County Police, has affirmed that enhancing school safety is amongst his…
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Roanoke’s efforts to curb gun violence questioned after internal audit
Roanoke, Virginia – An internal audit of Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission has revealed significant procedural oversights regarding the verification of…
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Roanoke County residents urged to beware of phone scammers
Roanoke County, Virginia – The Roanoke County Police Department is urging residents to exercise vigilance amid a recent surge in telephone…
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