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There are now three venues for those that want to lace up their skates - or rent a pair - and take to the ice ...
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The Cavs won big over Liberty on Saturday and receiver Joe Reed was one big reason. WPLY-MIN ...
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UPDATE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has investigated and ruled that the cause of the fire is undetermined. The estimated amount of damage to ...
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A law center that represents low-income Virginians is challenging a state law that suspends the drivers' licenses of residents who haven't paid court costs for ...
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Most chronic diseases are not genetic - they are environmental and stem from how modern society has involved. That's according to a local chiropractor, who ...
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PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities called in a mobile DNA lab and anthropologists to help identify the dead as the search went on for victims ...
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LOUISA, Va. (AP) — A defense lawyer in Virginia made oral arguments seeking removal of a portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee for his ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Regulators in Virginia have delayed voting on a permit for a natural gas pumping station in a historic African-American community after ...
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From the Franklin County Sheriff's Office:On 9/15/18 and 9/17/18, the Franklin County Sherriff’s Office began an investigation in to two break ins at the same ...
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The annual "Red Ribbon Week" observance in local schools puts the spotlight on youth substance abuse. 24 area schools competed for Red Ribbon Awards - ...
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If you like the idea of stocking up on various Greek goodies for the holidays, an event this weekend in Roanoke might interest you. It's ...
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A Virginia Tech professor is tracking air pollution on a bicycle. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: 11-09 Bicycle Pollution VT WRAP ...
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The Stagg Bowl D-3 title game is no longer played here but there is still championship football in town tomorrow at 1-pm at Salem Stadium: ...
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The Stagg Bowl D-3 title game is no longer played in Salem but there is still championship college football in town - and its tomorrow ...
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Foundation for Roanoke Valley has changed its name, joined forces with another foundation, and enlarged the area it serves in its charitable efforts. It is ...
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A national comedy show that’s headlined by a national act is good for those who just want to laugh and those who want to go ...
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Its an opportunity to dip your toe perhaps into the ballet world - a "black box" series being staged by Roanoke Ballet Theatre. One of ...
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From Roanoke City Police: On November 8, 2018 just before 7:00 a.m., Roanoke Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block ...
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UVA and Virginia Tech aren't the only schools kicking off basketball season - so is the Roanoke College men's team - ranked number one in ...
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Thirteen people are dead after a gunman opened fire on a crowd at a country dance bar holding a weekly ...
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