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Roanoke County and RVARC expand free septic pump out program with new grant funding for rural residents
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County has announced a renewed partnership with the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) through a second round…
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Roanoke man who defrauded multiple women using fake names and bogus stories about fatherhood pleads guilty to federal charges
Roanoke, Virginia – A Roanoke man with a troubling past has now admitted to a pattern of deception that spanned…
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Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office invites community to annual Special Olympics Hot Dog Sale fundraiser
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for its third community event of the year in support…
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Roanoke County Public Schools receives first Stormwater Clean Award for CTE site development
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County’s Department of Development Services has awarded Roanoke County Public Schools its first-ever Stormwater Clean Award, recognizing…
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Roanoke County economic development director recognized as one of the top fifty in North America
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County is celebrating a major professional achievement for one of its own. Megan Baker, CEcD and Director…
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Hidden Valley educator makes history as first from Roanoke County Public Schools to win Virginia Teacher of the Year
Roanoke, Virginia – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced Matt Neale, a journalism teacher at Hidden Valley High School, as…
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Deadly plot to rob and kill drug supplier ends with Roanoke man sentenced to decades behind bars
Roanoke, Virginia – A shocking and violent crime has reached its legal conclusion as 30-year-old Joseph Richard Walker of Roanoke was sentenced…
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Democratic Party primary election for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and delegate district scheduled for June 17
Roanoke, Virginia – Voters across Roanoke City are being reminded of the upcoming Democratic primary election, scheduled for Tuesday, June 17,…
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Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office reminds eligible Virginia students of approaching criminal justice scholarship deadline
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is reminding eligible students that the deadline is fast approaching to apply for…
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City of Roanoke appoints experienced urban planner to lead Planning, Building, and Development Department
Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke has announced that Jillian Papa has been appointed as the new Director of Planning,…
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