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Roanoke VA area radio settings

VFO A: Channel 1 (ANCHOR-GMRS) VFO B: Scan channels (10–41) 🔁 Alternate mode (ham focus) POWER STRATEGY (huge difference) ROANOKE RF QUICK CARD (GMRS + HAM) GMRS RPT: 462.550 (107.2) GMRS ALT: 462.675 (123.0) HAM VHF CALL: 146.520. HAM VHF RPT: 146.940 / 147.150. HAM UHF CALL: 446.000.
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Cooler May starts after record-hot April across Central Virginia

Va. (WSET) — April 2026 finished as one of the warmest months recorded in Central Virginia's weather history. The Lynchburg area recorded the fourth hottest April during the last 100 years. Roanoke observed the warmest, ranking number one for the hottest April on record. Danville finished with the third warmest April.
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Roanoke community members share experiences at first day of Strawberry Festival

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – It’s one of the sweetest days of the year in Roanoke. The Strawberry Festival returns for its 46th year. Thousands gathered at Elmwood Park, some for the first time and others for the 30th time, to have the festival’s most famous dish: the strawberry shortcake. “They do a shortbread shortcake, which […]
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Local sheriffs elected to Board of Directors for Virginia Sheriff’s Institute

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Two local sheriffs will now be representing Southwest Virginia as leaders in law enforcement at the state level. The Virginia Sheriff’s Institute (VSI) is an organization that advances training and education for sheriffs and deputies across the Commonwealth. Tony McFaddin, Rockbridge County and Lexington City sheriff, was elected to serve on […]
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Man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug bust in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A man was arrested after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in Bedford County, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said. BCSO said their Community Action Team, along with the James River Regional Drug Task Force, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Stewartsville area on Thursday. The driver was identified as 23-year-old Garrett Belcher.
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College Town Charm Meets Outdoor Adventure Near Virginia Tech

Maybe you’re swinging through Virginia on a tour of colleges. Or, perhaps, you’ve planned an epic road trip along the state’s section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America’s... The post College Town Charm Meets Outdoor Adventure Near Virginia Tech appeared first on She Buys Travel .
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Beale’s Beer hosts grand reopening in Bedford

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Beale's Beer is hosting its grand reopening on Saturday. Beale's, now under new ownership, says the celebration marks a new chapter. "Now led by owner Vee Patel, Beale’s is planning its return with a renewed commitment to crafting quality beer, strengthening community ties and a long-term vision for both the space and the brand's regional expansion," said the business.
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Local workshop creates jobs for young adults with disabilities

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Last week United Way of Virgina’s Blue Ridge kicked off its annual Heroes Project. The project announced heroes in leadership, nominated by you – the community. Today, 7@four is sitting down with one of those heroes whose compassion is changing lives in our community.
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Montgomery County opens trauma-informed room for vulnerable kids

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – April was Child Abuse Awareness Month, marked by the color blue and pinwheels in the grass to represent the bright future all children deserve. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) completed the development of its trauma-informed interview room. This is a space made for...
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A Virginia Farmers Market That Feels Like The Best Part Of Saturday

There’s something about a Saturday morning at a Virginia farmers market that just feels right. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh bread or the way everyone seems to be in a good mood. I always end up buying more than I planned. Last week it was honey and...

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