Roanoke VA

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Temperatures Begin Their Uphill Climb

After a nice and toasty day, our low temperatures will remain relatively warm. The coldest temperatures we will see will be in the upper 50s to low 60s. That low temperature comes in just before sunrise, meaning we will remain in the 70s as late as 11 pm this evening.
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VA colleges celebrate Class of 2026 with ceremonies, speakers

(WFXR) – Thousands of students across Southwest and Central Virginia walked across commencement stages this weekend as Liberty University, Virginia Tech and Virginia Western Community College celebrated the Class of 2026 with ceremonies drawing families, faculty and community leaders from across the region. At Liberty
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Deputies: Person hospitalized after shooting and armed robbery early Saturday morning

More information will be released once it becomes available, the sheriff’s office said.
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Appalachian Power plans upgrades to serve Google data centers in Botetourt

Appalachian Power will hold an open house next month to provide information about electric grid upgrades designed to accommodate Google’s data center project in Botetourt County, among other goals. The open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. June 3 at Read Mountain Middle School, 182 Orchard...
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Hollins Library renovation project set to begin in June

ROANOKE CO., Va. – Construction is about to take place for Roanoke County’s Hollins Branch Library. The project is set to begin in June with construction expected to wrap up next summer. Once it is done, leaders say it will be a modernized finish with more natural light coming through the building.
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A MUCH warmer weekend ahead!

ROANOKE, Va. – Saturday and Sunday look similar. Both will be warmer. Both will see a mix of sun and clouds, with more sun in the morning and more clouds in the afternoon. Both will also have a slight chance for a couple of rogue PM t-showers, with the best chance to get a little wet lying in the mountains. Lynchburg a
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Final piece of Roanoke River Greenway system opens in Explore Park

ROANOKE, Va. – A major piece of the Roanoke Valley’s greenway system is now complete, giving residents a new way to move through Explore Park and along the Roanoke River corridor. The East Roanoke River Greenway now connects from the former regional landfill area off Rutrough Road through...
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Heroes in Advocacy – United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge reveals another honoree in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge continues to introduce honorees in its Heroes Project. Here @ Home sits down with another unsung hero whose advocacy work is changing lives for veterans and families across our community. Samantha Cohen Allen serves as an Appeals Specialist...
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Blacksburg continues to expand biking trails despite uncertainty over future funding

May 15 is National Bike to Work Day, and many towns and cities have events planned to celebrate those who travel on two wheels. The town of Blacksburg has spent the past few years building over 60 miles of biking trails, including a new section that opened this month. The...
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Roanoke Region Food, Farm Trail launches website to connect shoppers with local farms

ROANOKE, Va. – Finding fresh, locally grown food in the Roanoke Region just got a whole lot easier. The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail launched a new website designed to quickly connect residents with nearby farms, fresh produce, eggs, meat and more — all in just a few clicks. The initiative connects people across

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