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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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Drivers advised to expect delays on Bennington Street as survey work causes lane closures

Roanoke, Virginia – Survey work scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 23, is expected to cause traffic disruptions along Bennington Street SE…

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Roanoke City Council to hold public hearing on proposed property tax rate increase

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke has issued a formal notice regarding a proposed increase in real property tax rates,…

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Roanoke Fire EMS schedules live training event to improve hands on firefighting skills

Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Fire-EMS has announced plans to hold a live fire training exercise on Thursday, April 17, from 8:00…

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City of Roanoke announces elevator upgrade that will enhance service for downtown visitors

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke is preparing to launch a full renovation of the elevator inside the Center in…

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Blue Ridge Parkway to undergo major restoration project with detours in place through 2026

Roanoke, Virginia – The Blue Ridge Parkway will soon begin a full road closure along a nine-mile stretch in Roanoke,…

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