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Roanoke County school officials say the storm damage could have been much worse at Northside Middle School, but there's still two weeks of work needed ...
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Ten area organizations hope to help thousands of Roanoke children get the next school year off to a good start, and they are asking for ...
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Restoration workers are on the job at Northside Middle School in efforts to repair damage caused by Monday's strong storms. News/Talk 960's Evan Jones reports ...
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A big Fourth of July thunderstorm in Roanoke gave a powerful preview to last night's man-made fireworks. The storm slammed into the Roanoke Valley around ...
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Today is the first day of summer school in Roanoke Public Schools. Administrators say summer sessions help improve student achievement during the regular school year, ...
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A new George Mason University study paints a disturbing picture of Virginia's secondary roads. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has details. Click here for more information ...
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Salem Fair officials do not expect a roller coaster accident last night to affect any fair rides today. News/Talk 960's Evan Jones has the story ...
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A recent survey shows that many "baby boomers" are not prepared to help their elderly parents. Betsy Head with Home Instead Senior Care Services says ...
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Many communities will present fireworks displays tonight, but the area's largest can be found in Roanoke. It's part of the annual July 4th Roanoke Times ...
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With the lack of rain in recent weeks, holiday fireworks present a greater risk of destructive wildfires, and forestry officials hope you will keep that ...
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Poplar Forest is the private retreat that Thomas Jefferson built in Bedford County, and it will mark Independence Day with activities reflecting life in Jefferson's ...
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The battle against stink bugs is taking a new direction in Virginia's fields and orchards. News/Talk 960's Bob Clark has the story ...
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As of today, you can bring your own bottle to many Virginia restaurants -- but don't expect to bring it in for free. The story ...
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Three days of bicycle racing return to Roanoke this weekend. It's part of the Coventry Commonwealth Games, with races in Roanoke City and up Mill ...
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The Days Inn on Orange Avenue near the Roanoke Civic Center has reopened after an unexpected but necessary renovation. The story from News Talk 960's ...
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Governor McDonnell will hold a ceremonial bill signing this morning in Richmond, marking a new law providing stronger penalties for underage drinking and driving. The ...
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Help is available for cooling assistance this summer. Details from News talk 960's Bob Clark ...
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The 24th annual Salem Fair begins tomorrow.  News/Talk 960's Bob Clark with some of things to look for ...
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Electronic phone answering systems may become a campaign issue this fall in the race for Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue. It was certainly issue ...
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July 4th will be a special day at the Virginia Museum of Transportation -- and for one of the locomotives in its collection. News/Talk 960's ...
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