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From the National Weather Service:  Flash Flood Warning for Roanoke County in west,  the City of Salem, the City of Roanoke, west central Bedford County, ...
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Very heavy rain possible this afternoon and evening. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop this afternoon ahead of a cold front. FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT ...
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says his state is well positioned to lead the development of the nation’s offshore wind industry. The Democrat ...
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From Virginia State Police: At 6:09 p.m.Friday (Sept 21), Virginia State Police stopped out with an abandoned, disabled vehicle on the northbound shoulder of Interstate 81 ...
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News release: (Roanoke County, VA—September 22, 2018) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at about 2:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 22, 2018 to the 5000 ...
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Music, lots of food and drinks and fun for kids are all part of the Food Truck Fest at the Vinton's Farmers Market today, one ...
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Cabin, Yurt and RV camping is coming to Explore Park in November. Roanoke County tourism officials say reservations are now being taken for the overnight ...
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FRIDAY: Jurors in the Natalie Keepers trial are recommending she serve 40 years in prison. It comes after Keepers took the stand herself at today’s ...
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - The Virginia State Police says it spent more than $3 million to provide security for the one-year anniversary of the deadly ...
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Police say a man is in hospitalized in stable condition after an early-morning shooting in the Norwich neighborhood of southwest Roanoke. Police say it happened ...
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A national report from AARP predicts major increases in the future population of older people - which increases the overall need for care - but ...
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Part of the Roanoke River Greenway remains closed, four days after the river reached its high point. Crews are still removing trees, large debris and ...
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Ice Hockey is making a resurgence in the Roanoke Valley. Saturday Virginia Tech open its home season at the on the new ice at the ...
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One of the most popular events returns to the area this weekend. The 3-day event begins Friday and runs though Sunday at the Holy Trinity ...
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Vinton Police are asking for help to locate a man last seen eight days ago. Police say 34-year-old Dwayne Rhoades has indicated to others he ...
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Corey Stewart is praising some polls for projecting him a lot closer to Incumbent Tim Kaine than most other polls. But ...
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The town of Vinton is  planning for its annual Fall Festival is in full swing. It's an event that people all around the Roanoke Valley ...
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Roanoke County school officials believe they can now move ahead with expansion and renovations at Cave Spring High School. Three bids were opened today, all ...
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A Roanoke County wedding venue claims an equestrian center across the road is deliberately disturbing many of its weddings. But the horse center says it ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The National Weather Service has confirmed that the remnants of Hurricane Florence spawned a total of six tornadoes in Virginia earlier ...
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