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Excitement builds as Market on Melrose brings fresh produce and jobs to the community
Read full article: Excitement builds as Market on Melrose brings fresh produce and jobs to the communityMarket on Melrose is finally opening in Northwest Roanoke later this morning, an area known as a local food desert.
Temporary bike lanes allow for multiple ways to get to Go Fest this weekend
Read full article: Temporary bike lanes allow for multiple ways to get to Go Fest this weekendAs the 2024 Go Outside Festival approaches this weekend, the city of Roanoke is making it easier to get to the festival without a car.
Wells Fargo Tower to light up green for World PANS/PANDAS Day Wednesday
Read full article: Wells Fargo Tower to light up green for World PANS/PANDAS Day WednesdayThe City of Roanoke will be putting a green spotlight on the iconic Wells Fargo Tower Wednesday night, to raise awareness about a little-known devastating illness, known as PANS/PANDAS that strikes young people after common infections.
Roanoke Grand Jury hands down bills of indictment in three high profile cases
Read full article: Roanoke Grand Jury hands down bills of indictment in three high profile casesThe Grand Jury For the City of Roanoke met Monday and found probable cause to return bills of indictment in three cases with interest to the community at large, the Commonwealthโs Attorney Office said.
Roanoke receives $7.5 million grant to develop manufacturing property near Blue Hills Drive
Read full article: Roanoke receives $7.5 million grant to develop manufacturing property near Blue Hills DriveThe 82-acre property called Tract 8 will be developed to attract new manufacturing businesses to the area.
Historic sites in Roanoke and Danville have been added to Virginia Landmarks Register
Read full article: Historic sites in Roanoke and Danville have been added to Virginia Landmarks RegisterThe Virginia Department of Historic Resources announced Tuesday that it had added 12 new listings on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
The popular Wasena Bridge will be closed for 2 years as it undergoes a major replacement project
Read full article: The popular Wasena Bridge will be closed for 2 years as it undergoes a major replacement projectThe popular Wasena Bridge will be closed for 2 years as it undergoes a major replacement project.
Flood season is upon us: Local woman shares her late motherโs flooded home story
Read full article: Flood season is upon us: Local woman shares her late motherโs flooded home storyA devastating flood could happen at any time. We've seen it before here in the Roanoke Valley, and it could happen again as the risk for severe weather is higher during the spring.
โLock in Safety. Unlock Hope:โ New initiative to promote firearm safety in Roanoke
Read full article: โLock in Safety. Unlock Hope:โ New initiative to promote firearm safety in RoanokeRoanoke leaders and the Roanoke Police Department have teamed up to create the new initiative โLock in Safety. Unlock Hope,โ which aims to create a safer community.
โFootball officiating is a family:โ Injured Maryland police officer speaks at Blue Ridge Football Officials Clinic
Read full article: โFootball officiating is a family:โ Injured Maryland police officer speaks at Blue Ridge Football Officials ClinicIn a remarkable display of resilience, Patrick Kepp, a Maryland police officer and football official takes center stage to speak here in Roanoke for the Blue Ridge Football Official's Clinic.
Annual Williamson Road โcruise-inโ not returning this summer due to crime concerns
Read full article: Annual Williamson Road โcruise-inโ not returning this summer due to crime concernsOrganizers have announced that the annual Williamson Road โcruise-inโ wonโt be kicking off Star City Motor Madness this summer due to crime concerns.
33 pounds of illegal marijuana found in luggage at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, VSP says
Read full article: 33 pounds of illegal marijuana found in luggage at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, VSP saysThirty-three pounds of illegal marijuana was confiscated from a suitcase at the Roanoke Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Jan. 19, according to Virginia State Police.
Roanoke City leaders set to approve position for gun violence prevention coordinator
Read full article: Roanoke City leaders set to approve position for gun violence prevention coordinatorRoanoke City is looking to help train police officers and hire someone to help coordinate gun violence prevention efforts.
Downed power line, damaged signal in Roanoke City causes road closure
Read full article: Downed power line, damaged signal in Roanoke City causes road closureDrivers are urged to avoid S. Jefferson Street and McClanahan Street due to a damaged signal pole and downed power lines in the roadway, according to the City of Roanoke.
Grand opening for new apartment complex at former Orange Ave. Days Inn site
Read full article: Grand opening for new apartment complex at former Orange Ave. Days Inn siteDozens gathered on Thursday to applaud the work thatโs been done on the old Days Inn, now the apartment complex โThe Heights at Gateway Park.โ
Roanoke, AIA Blue Ridge host design competition for accessible dwelling unit
Read full article: Roanoke, AIA Blue Ridge host design competition for accessible dwelling unitThe City of Roanoke and AIA Blue Ridge are hosting a design competition for an accessory dwelling unit in order to bring affordable housing into the community.
Roanoke City leaders, residents react to lack of partnership between Commonwealthโs Attorney and U.S. Attorney
Read full article: Roanoke City leaders, residents react to lack of partnership between Commonwealthโs Attorney and U.S. Attorney10 News is following up on a Solutionaries story with U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh where he spoke about his relationship with local prosecutors.
Covington man pleads no contest to aggravated sexual battery, forcible sodomy in 2021 Roanoke incident
Read full article: Covington man pleads no contest to aggravated sexual battery, forcible sodomy in 2021 Roanoke incidentA Covington man has been sentenced in connection with the sexual assault of a woman in Roanoke back in September 2021, according to the City of Roanoke Chief Assistant Commonwealthโs Attorney John M. McNeil Junior.
One runway remains closed at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport after private plane incident
Read full article: One runway remains closed at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport after private plane incidentOne runway remains closed at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport after an incident involving a private plane.
Virginia Tech researchers look at ways to address extreme heat in urban parts of Roanoke
Read full article: Virginia Tech researchers look at ways to address extreme heat in urban parts of RoanokeVirginia Tech researchers are looking into the ways some parts of Roanoke are disproportionately affected by higher temperatures.
Second arrest made in connection with body found in burnt-out vehicle in Bedford County
Read full article: Second arrest made in connection with body found in burnt-out vehicle in Bedford CountyBedford County Commonwealthโs Attorney Wes Nance is releasing more information after human remains were found in a burnt-out vehicle in Bedford County on April 18.
Kiwanis Club hosts annual Pancake and Auction Day
Read full article: Kiwanis Club hosts annual Pancake and Auction DayThe Roanoke Kiwanis is excited to announce their official Kick Off for the 28th Annual Pancake & Auction Day! This annual event is the major fundraiser for the club and all proceeds raised go back into the community in the form of grants, scholarships, and service projects. Last yearโs event raised $44,000 โ the goal for the 2023 fundraiser is $50,000.
Roanoke City to host job fair at the Berglund Center in hopes of filling several open positions
Read full article: Roanoke City to host job fair at the Berglund Center in hopes of filling several open positionsYou have the opportunity to speak to hiring managers, learn about benefits and ask your questions.
Recycling programs across SW Virginia finding new solutions after massive fire at RDS Warehouse
Read full article: Recycling programs across SW Virginia finding new solutions after massive fire at RDS WarehouseJoe Bedetto, the President of RDS, says the plant is not functional and they donโt have an estimated time on when it will be back open.
City of Roanoke celebrates Roanoke Valley Saves Week with free community workshops and classes
Read full article: City of Roanoke celebrates Roanoke Valley Saves Week with free community workshops and classesThe City of Roanoke is hosting Roanoke Valley Saves Week, a time to teach the community skills on how to make the most out of their savings accounts.
City of Roanoke hires team to create development plan for Evans Spring area
Read full article: City of Roanoke hires team to create development plan for Evans Spring areaThe City of Roanoke has hired a consulting team that will consider the next steps for Evans Spring, a large vacant property between I-581 and the Melrose Rugby, Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhoods. The 130-acre property is near Valley View Mall.
Local nonprofit asking City of Roanoke to take over two historic cemeteries
Read full article: Local nonprofit asking City of Roanoke to take over two historic cemeteriesAs a local nonprofit prepares to dissolve, itโs requesting that the City of Roanoke preserve two area cemeteries filled with centuries of history, according to a press release.
Roanoke City Council candidates: The three Independent candidates looking to earn your vote
Read full article: Roanoke City Council candidates: The three Independent candidates looking to earn your voteThree of the nine candidates running for Roanoke City Council include Independents David Bowers, Preston Tyler and Jamaal Jackson.