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Virginia Women’s Soccer Escapes with Win over Virginia Tech

Sophie Bradley scores late to give the Cavaliers a 1 – 0 win over the Hokies in Blacksburg.
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Roanoke Indivisible holds ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ event at Eureka Park

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Indivisible held a “No Kings: Vote Early” event at Eureka Park in Roanoke on Saturday. The event included voter information tables where people could check their registration, learn about early voting, and find ways to get involved. “We’ve been in the streets marching...
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Jakolbi Taylor Memorial Preseason Classic brings community together for student-athletes

ROANOKE, Va. – More than a dozen basketball games took place Saturday at Performance SportPlex as part of the Jakolbi Taylor Memorial Preseason Classic, an event honoring the life and legacy of a local student while supporting the next generation of student-athletes. Hosted by On the Rise Sports, the...
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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 8 – October 16, 2026

WEEK 8 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 (4-3)BATH COUNTY 14, (2-6)EASTERN MONTGOMERY 8 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 (7-0)JEFFERSON FOREST 42, (1-6)E.C. GLASS 0 (7-0)BROOKVILLE 42, (2-5)LIBERTY 27 (5-3)BLACKSBURG 35, (0-7)PULASKI COUNTY 14 (3-4)CHRISTIANSBURG 45, (0-7)HIDDEN VALLEY 12 (6-1)LIBERTY CHRISTIAN 46, (0-7)RUSTBURG 6 (5-2)HERITAGE 24, (1-6)AMHERST COUNTY 0 (7-0)GEORGE WASHINGTON 1, (1-6)HALIFAX COUNTY 0(GW WINS BY FORFEIT) (4-3)BENEDICTINE COLLEGE […]
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Early voting opportunities begin for Roanoke County residents

ROANOKE CO., Va. – Staff at the Roanoke County registrar’s office are preparing for early voting beginning this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the main office in Vinton and at Brambleton Center in Cave Spring. Staff says Roanoke County voters have taken advantage of the...
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Salem early voting nears record turnout

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Early voting turnout in Salem for the 2026 general election is nearing that of last year’s gubernatorial election, with voters now getting Sunday voting for the first time. Election Day was once the only day to vote. With six weeks of early voting now available,...
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Northside holds off Franklin County 20-10 for homecoming win

Northside built a 17-point halftime lead and held off Franklin County for a 20-10 homecoming victory. The Vikings led 20-3 at the break. Franklin County threatened in the second half, but Braylen Harrelson intercepted a pass to stop the Eagles’ drive. Later, with the score unchanged, Northside was closing...
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Patrick Henry pulls away from Cave Spring 49-28 for seventh straight win

Patrick Henry broke open a tied game in the second half to beat host Cave Spring 49-28 in a River Ridge District matchup, extending its winning streak to seven games. The Patriots opened the scoring late in the first quarter when Derian Tartt found a hole and ran five yards into the end zone for a 7-0 lead.
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Google confirmed as company behind proposed Roanoke County data center

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Google is the company evaluating Wood Haven Technology Park for a potential data center, the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (WVRIFA) confirmed Friday. The announcement ends weeks of speculation around the 94-acre site at the Interstate 81/581 junction, jointly owned by Roanoke, Roanoke County and...
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Officials: Cat in Roanoke tests positive for rabies

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Health officials confirmed a cat in Roanoke tested positive for rabies. The infected cat was found near 11th Street NW and Moorman Avenue NW on Friday, October 9, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Anyone who knows of a person or animal who may have con in contact with the […]

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