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Roanoke’s strategy aimed at reducing repeat offenders shows promising results
Roanoke, Virginia – In Roanoke, incarcerated individuals are being provided with opportunities for growth and skill development in an initiative…
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US Foods announces expansion with three new stores in mid-Atlantic region, one to open in Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – US Foods, one of the foremost food distributors in America serving diverse sectors such as restaurants and…
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Roanoke City Council rejects proposed coffee shop in Fishburn Park
Roanoke, Virginia – In a decisive 6 to 1 vote, the Roanoke City Council has decided not to proceed with…
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Roanoke City to officially recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Roanoke, Virginia – The city of Roanoke will officially recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day for the first time ever.…
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Roanoke gasoline prices drop 4.4 cents, national average sees slight uptick
Roanoke, Virginia – Over the past week, average gasoline prices in Roanoke have experienced a decline of 4.4 cents per…
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Roanoke shed fire causes $215,000 in damages
Roanoke, Virginia – A devastating shed fire in Roanoke led to an estimated $215,000 in damages, as reported by Roanoke…
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Appalachian Power proposes infrastructure expansion to boost southwest Virginia economy
Roanoke, Virginia – In an ambitious move to bolster job growth and investment in the southwest Virginia region, Appalachian Power…
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Roanoke City to invest millions in opioid relief funding amid rising overdose rates
Roanoke, Virginia – In response to an alarming increase in overdose rates, the City of Roanoke intends to invest millions of…
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Roanoke City Council voted in favor of a $355 million budget
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Council has recently approved a $355 million budget, which not only sustains core services…
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Fishburn Park cabin conversion gets green light despite neighborhood opposition
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Planning Commission has recently voted in favor of rezoning Fishburn Park, thereby permitting the…
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