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Roanoke woman’s thrift store goes viral on TikTok, gains national attentionWDBJ7.com1 DAY AGO
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Crews investigating fire at business in NE RoanokeWDBJ7.com13 HOURS AGO
Roanoke’s Only Headache Clinic Treating PatientsWDBJ 71 DAY AGO
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Roanoke Police discuss panhandling concerns in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. – Driving around Roanoke City, you’ve probably seen people standing in medians along busy roads, panhandling for money or food. One panhandler, who did not want to share her name or face on-camera, told 10 News that she’s been panhandling for three years while she tries to get counseling for her mental health issues. She said she suffers from agoraphobia, anxiety and PTSD after being in abusive relationships, which led her to losing jobs and stable housing.Roanoke, VA12 hours ago
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Miss America visits the Star CityROANOKE, Va. – Miss America is in the Star City. Madison Marsh flew into the Roanoke Airport Thursday afternoon and then met with a group of veterans who provided a motorcycle escort to her hotel. She’s an Air Force officer and the first-ever active-duty service member to win the...Roanoke, VA13 hours ago
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Child drownings up, local doctors warning parentsROANOKE, Va. – Ahead of one of the busiest weekends on the water, drownings in kids under 15 years old are up 12 percent nationwide. Local doctors are warning parents to always supervise their children in the water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four.Roanoke, VA13 hours ago
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Pinpoint Weather: Pleasant Friday with a few showersROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Dry conditions are expected overnight with mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions. On Friday, a few afternoon showers and storms are possible. The best chance for rain will be in the New River Valley. Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Friday. Temperatures will start the...Roanoke, VA13 hours ago
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Wildlife Center of Virginia ships Allegheny woodrats to PennsylvaniaCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Wildlife Center of Virginia has shipped Allegheny woodrats to the Pennsylvania Game Commission and will hopefully produce offspring in the zoos they’re at. This is part of a Woodrat Captive Breeding Program with the Wildlife Futures program at the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine,...Roanoke, VA14 hours ago
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Foul Check Episode 17: WNBA and professional women’s hoops with WNBA Champion and Hokies’ Aisha SheppardROANOKE, Va. – Brooke and Eric are joined by WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard to talk all things professional women’s hoops. You can find us on the following platforms: Spotify | Stitcher | Pandora | Apple. Foul Check is a sports podcast from WSLS, hosted...Roanoke, VA14 hours ago
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Truck driver says he was cut off and shot at by another driver during road rage incident on I-81 in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A truck driver said he was on his way back from his delivery like normal on Tuesday, but this time, his ride home wasn’t so smooth. Andrew co*ckerham said he was met with an angry driver on Interstate 81 near Roanoke. He said the driver cut him off, nearly hitting him. After this, co*ckerham decided to get in the right lane beside the driver.Roanoke, VA15 hours ago
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Roanoke EDA gives $225k to support local affordable housing effortsROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The City of Roanoke’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced $225,000 of operating funding to the Roanoke Workforce Housing Development Fund to increase the availability of affordable housing in the city. The Roanoke Workforce Development Fund was established in Dec. 2023 with an initial $2 million...Roanoke, VA19 hours ago
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Debate preview with local political scientistMany are familiar with the post-summer convention presidential debates before Election Day in November, but the incumbent president and a former Chief Executive get the ball rolling early, tonight. (WFIR will carry the CNN Presidential debate live at 9pm tonight). More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:Roanoke, VA20 hours ago
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Defiant Libraries: Virginia Lee and the Secrets Kept by Good BookladiesAuthor Dr. Laura E. Helton visited the Dumas Center on Tuesday, June 25 2024 to give a lecture about a book she wrote entitled "Scattered and Fugitive Things: How Black Collectors Created Archives and Remade History." Part of the book mentions Virginia Lee, a librarian at the Gainsboro Library, who worked to preserve black history. Following the talk from Dr. Helton, a panel discussion was held featuring family members, academics, and a former Gainsboro Library branch manager.Roanoke, VA1 day ago
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YMCA to offer before-school program in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. – A before-school program for middle schoolers is coming to local YMCA’s, according to a Facebook post by Roanoke City Public Schools. The announcement comes after Roanoke City announced middle schools will start later in the fall. The schools are partnering with YMCA to provide activities...Roanoke, VA1 day ago
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