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Employ caution while using space heaters during this cold snap

Employ caution while using space heaters during this cold snap

Gene Marrano January 6, 2014 0

If you’re pulling out the space heater as temperatures head below zero tonight, Roanoke City Fire &...

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If your New Year’s resolution involves getting more exercise here’s a good way to get started.

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting more exercise here’s a good way to get started.

Gene Marrano January 6, 2014 0

Two years ago Roanoke City Parks and Recreation wanted to get people off their couch with the...

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Tomorrow voters in the 11th House of Delegates District go to the polls during a special election

Tomorrow voters in the 11th House of Delegates District go to the polls during a special election

Gene Marrano January 6, 2014 0

Tomorrow voters in the 11th House of Delegates District go to the polls during a special election....

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Road signs, billboard, an on-line reporting system. Roanoke County gets serious about cigarette butts

Road signs, billboard, an on-line reporting system. Roanoke County gets serious about cigarette butts

Gene Marrano January 3, 2014 0

The World is not your ashtray..that’s the slogan and message Roanoke County is sending with a new...

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It’s last weekend before Tuesday’s special election for the House of Delegates

It’s last weekend before Tuesday’s special election for the House of Delegates

Gene Marrano January 3, 2014 0

The last weekend before Tuesday’s special election for the 11th District Seat in the House of Delegates...

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A local climate change activist wants to “Let the sun shine in,” on that often-controversial subject

A local climate change activist wants to “Let the sun shine in,” on that often-controversial subject

Gene Marrano January 2, 2014 0

Diana Christopulos,president of the Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition, will speak this Sunday morning about “Positive Community...

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There’s big changes coming to the City Market area in downtown Roanoke starting today

There’s big changes coming to the City Market area in downtown Roanoke starting today

Gene Marrano January 2, 2014 0

Beginning today, Market Street within the Market Square Parking area will be closed to through traffic as...

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The changing of the guard is official at Center in the Square today

The changing of the guard is official at Center in the Square today

Gene Marrano January 1, 2014 0

A former SunTrust Bank regional president is now the top man at Center in the Square. Barry...

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A $50,000 grant has been awarded to the City of Salem

A $50,000 grant has been awarded to the City of Salem

Gene Marrano December 31, 2013 0

Virginia has awarded the City of Salem a $50,000 Tourism Grant for Marketing. Salem Tourism Director, Carey...

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Thinking about signing up for the Blue Ridge Marathon? Do it by midnight tonight to save a few bucks

Thinking about signing up for the Blue Ridge Marathon? Do it by midnight tonight to save a few bucks

Gene Marrano December 31, 2013 0

New Year’s Eve is a good time to register for the Blue Ridge full or half marathons...

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Local cab companies are gearing up for a busy New Year’s Eve

Local cab companies are gearing up for a busy New Year’s Eve

Gene Marrano December 30, 2013 0

Anyone needing a safe ride home New Year’s Eve or in the morning should call a taxi....

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It not too late to make donations to Goodwill and a get a tax break before the year ends

It not too late to make donations to Goodwill and a get a tax break before the year ends

Gene Marrano December 27, 2013 0

2013 ends in just a few days, but, it is not too late to make a donation...

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The Roanoke Civic Center is open for ice skating for the family during this holiday season

The Roanoke Civic Center is open for ice skating for the family during this holiday season

Gene Marrano December 27, 2013 0

While school is out for the holidays the Roanoke Civic Center has special hours for ice skating....

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Some Roanokers will start New Year’s Day with a 5-K run or walk to support a very worthy cause

Some Roanokers will start New Year’s Day with a 5-K run or walk to support a very worthy cause

Gene Marrano December 27, 2013 0

You say you want a Resolution? How about starting off with a 5-K run or walk for...

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There are still plenty of tickets remaining in the Virginia Lottery’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle

There are still plenty of tickets remaining in the Virginia Lottery’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle

Gene Marrano December 26, 2013 0

Virginia Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle has just a few days left to run. It will give 3 people...

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