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New mural in progress in downtown Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – The Star City, also known as Roanoke, is celebrating its connection with the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains…

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Roanoke authorities investigate early morning house fires

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Fire-EMS, in collaboration with the Roanoke City Police Department, are currently looking into two distinct…

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Roanoke Police Department seeks public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Police Department is currently conducting an investigation to locate a missing teenager, 15-year-old Asean Banks.…

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Vinton police: Grass clippings on roads are a Class 1 Misdemeanor

Vinton, Virginia – The Vinton Police Department has taken to social media platforms in a bid to educate the public…

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Roanoke’s housing revolution: New development on the horizon

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke is witnessing a rejuvenation of public housing, driven by the city’s housing authority, which aspires to…

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Blue Ridge pools grapple with lifeguard shortages ahead of summer season

Roanoke, Virginia – As we approach the summer season, swimming facilities across the Blue Ridge region are gearing up for…

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Pharmacies face drug and staffing shortages, Roanoke drug stores impacted

Roanoke, Virginia – The pharmaceutical industry is currently grappling with an acute drug scarcity, which has reached a 10-year high…

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Roanoke ranked second most dangerous city in the Commonwealth

Roanoke, Virginia – Assessments pertaining to residential life in Virginia have painted an unfavorable image of the Star City. In…

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