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A recent poll shows none of the candidates for Lt. Governor are in the lead - but a survey organizer says that likely means Roanoke ...
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The VDH is reporting the highest spike in the number of new COVID-19 deaths across the Commonwealth with 234. According to the department’s website they ...
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A one-time infusion of antibodies created in the lab may help those exhibiting early stage symptoms of the coronavirus to avoid getting very sick. The ...
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The latest vehicle sales numbers for the Roanoke region show that the fastest sellers around here are far different from the hottest vehicles nationwide. iSeeCars ...
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There is a long way to go, but the Virginia Department of Health reports more than 6% of state residents are now fully vaccinated against ...
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM ESTSATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of locally up to two ...
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Its 3 straight losses for the Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team, with defensive lapses part of the problem. WPLY-MIN ...
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More pharmacy chains are joining Virginia's COVID-19 vaccination program this week -- and Virginia health officials want these new providers to link their appointments to ...
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NEWS RELEASE: Justin Scott Murphy, 29 years old from Radford, was arrested without incident around 3:00a.m. this morning in the City of Radford by deputies ...
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While Roanoke Gas customers will see higher bills in March, it will not be to the extent we said it would this morning. The company ...
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The VDH is reporting the second highest spike in the number of new COVID-19 deaths across the Commonwealth with 156. According to the department’s website ...
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FROM VDH : (RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) today announced that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 has been ...
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The Botetourt County Booster Clubs are working to offer spring recreation sports with county support ... WFIR's Rob Ruthenberg has this report ...
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For more background click the link below: From Liberty University: Liberty University tries to be a good neighbor and promote civic engagement. When asked by ...
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New businesses will be coming to Tanglewood Mall after two outparcel buildings are constructed: Panda Express, Jersey Mikes, Aspen Dental, Blaze Pizza and Chipotle. The ...
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(Roanoke County, VA—February 24, 2021) On January 26 the Roanoke County Police Department conducted an investigation after a body was discovered in the water near ...
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16th ranked Virginia Tech ran into a buzzsaw on the road last night, losing to Georgia Tech 69 to 53. WPLY-MIN ...
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The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case with property damage and theft; on February 23, the incident occurred between 1030pm and 1052pm at ...
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The newly built Fire Station 7 in the Grandin area is now being used. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 02-24 Station 7 WRAP ...
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Governor Northam said this morning with the COVID numbers going down some restrictions will be loosened starting on Monday.  That means starting March 1 alcohol ...
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