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Faith Christian School says in-person instruction is particularly important to the learning process, and it intends to fully re-open classrooms when school resumes next month ...
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As of today, possession of an ounce or less of Marijuana is a civil offense punishable in Virginia by only a $25 fine -- no ...
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The Vice President of Operations for the Mack Trucks medium-duty line says they are aiming for an early September opening at the new Roanoke County ...
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Hundreds of new laws in Virginia go into effect today - many could affect your life. WFIR's Rob Ruthenberg has this report. 7-1 new laws ...
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For at least the next 14 days - or until the Governor cuts it short - today is the start of the state's Phase 3 ...
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There will be no Salem Red Sox baseball at the ballpark this season. Salem Sox general manager Allen Lawrence made the announcement this afternoon. The ...
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Businesses nationwide have been using their signs for more than advertising. This growing trend is also right here in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR's Rob Ruthenberg ...
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There was a very special celebration at Family Service of Roanoke Valley this afternoon as Jane Hurt retired - for a second time - after ...
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Anyone who knows JJ Redick's history as a basketball star at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke County, as a standout at Duke and then ...
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The COVID-19 shutdowns have caused many to become unemployed, but a new non-profit organization has created a program to help people retrain and get new ...
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Its the last official day on the job for Roanoke City Public Schools superintendent Rita Bishop - who hopes people saw her as tough but ...
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As the state continues to move forward with reopening, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Vinton has put extra effort to ensure people’s safety as they plan ...
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According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 84 new confirmed or probable coronavirus cases being attributed ...
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The Carolina Panthers play here on WPLY - meanwhile a former star Panther - quarterback Cam Newton - has signed with the New England Patriots: ...
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COVID-19 lockdowns have caused many to start showing signs of depression and doctors are noticing an increase in cases. Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers has an ...
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SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) — An 11-month-old girl has died after being inadvertently left unattended in a vehicle for “an extended period of time,” police in ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond police say six people were arrested during the latest round of late-night protests at the Robert E. Lee monument grounds ...
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MARION, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man was charged in federal court this week in connection with the burning of a cross on the front ...
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(from VSP) ROANOKE, Va. – At the request of Roanoke Police, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office is investigating an ...
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HENRICO, Va. (AP) — A circuit judge in Virginia this week dismissed Twitter from a lawsuit filed by Republican U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes of California ...
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