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Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday **OLD** Republican Party of VA

Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday

Gene Marrano June 5, 2014

The state Republican Convention comes to Roanoke on Saturday … choosing a candidate to run...

“Race for Open Space” supports Blue Ridge Land Conservancy **OLD** Race for Open Space

“Race for Open Space” supports Blue Ridge Land Conservancy

Gene Marrano June 4, 2014

Local runners can try a unique race on Saturday morning … this time to support the...

Urban farmer hopes to grow village center Rick Williams - Lick Run

Urban farmer hopes to grow village center

Gene Marrano June 4, 2014

A Roanoker now developing an urban farm on 10th Street Northwest hopes that selling vegetables at...

Endangered Sites list released **OLD** RVPF

Endangered Sites list released

Gene Marrano June 3, 2014

The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has released its 2014 “Endangered Sites” list … hoping to...

Local nonprofits trying novel ideas for fundraising WFIR_Logo_SM - NOT FOR NEWS STORIES ON WEB SITE

Local nonprofits trying novel ideas for fundraising

Web Staff May 30, 2014

Nonprofit groups have turned to events like 5K runs in recent years to raise money … now...

Roanoke Main Library on time and maybe under budget **OLD** Morrill-Library

Roanoke Main Library on time and maybe under budget

Web Staff May 29, 2014

Roanoke City officials gave an update yesterday on construction at the main library branch downtown … where...

Local “green” architect expanding his reach **OLD** More 4 Our $

Local “green” architect expanding his reach

Web Staff May 28, 2014

A well-known local “green” architect is looking to spread his message on a wider scale — now...

CHIP continues mission to provide health care services to low-income children **OLD** CHIP

CHIP continues mission to provide health care services to low-income children

Gene Marrano May 16, 2014

Making sure low-income children find the health care services needed has been the mission for CHIP of...

New incentive program called “Recycle and Win” launched **OLD** Bowers - Recycling

New incentive program called “Recycle and Win” launched

Gene Marrano May 13, 2014

Roanoke City and other localities are teaming up with Coca-Cola and Kroger over the next six...

City Council candidate and the Governor want to change SOL’s **OLD** Education-News1

City Council candidate and the Governor want to change SOL’s

Gene Marrano May 9, 2014

Governor McAuliffe recently announced the next step in reforming the Standards of Learning… a former Roanoke City...