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Ribbon-cutting for first Amazon facility in Roanoke set for Tuesday

(Reed Saxon, Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE, Va.UPDATE

10 News will no longer be streaming the ribbon-cutting ceremony as planned.

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Although we had planned to stream the ceremony, the event was a quick and informal gathering, and we were unable to go live as intended.


ORIGINAL STORY

Amazon will be hosting a behind-the-scenes tour and ribbon cutting of its first facility in the Star City on Tuesday.

[LEARN MORE: Roanoke’s Amazon facility moving along according to schedule]

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin in about 30 to 40 minutes, and 10 News will be livestreaming the entire event so you can get a first look.

During the event, Amazon and Roanoke-area leaders will discuss how Amazon plans to create jobs in the area, foster economic impact and enhance services for customers.