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Virginia State Police investigate crash involving motorcycle in Botetourt County

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police are investigating a crash in Botetourt County. According to VSP, the crash happened at 6:19 p.m. on Route 220 on Wesley Road in Daleville and involved a motorcycle and a car. There is no other information at this time. ABC 13...
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This Week’s Central Virginia Health District Food Establishment Inspections

According to the Central Virginia Health District, inspectors conducted 39 food establishment inspections between May 20-23. These included 23 routine inspections, 13 follow-ups, and 3 Other. Three Establishments had Zero Violations. Violations Establishment Address. 0 IHOP. 5500 Fort Ave. 0 Burger King Bedford. 0...
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The heat is ON this week!

ROANOKE, Va. – One more cool night is in store tonight...lows will fall into the 40s and 50s. And tonight will be mostly clear and dry. With high pressure still in control on Tuesday, we will continue to see lots of sunshine. We will warm up too, reaching the middle 80s.
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Roanoke mayor proposes task force to tackle homelessness

ROANOKE, Va. – Mayor Joe Cobb presented his proposal for a task force to handle homelessness to the Roanoke City Council Monday afternoon. The “Mayor’s Hope and Home Task Force” would develop “comprehensive, actionable and measurable” solutions to the issues of homelessness in the community.
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Virginia group helps families create lifetime memories through fishing

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — In an age when digital diversions are an issue, creating deep family bonds can sometimes be difficult. But, there is a unique group and program that encourages kids to put down their devices, at least for a few hours, to have fun with their families and create memories to last a […]
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Grown Here at Home: Former WDBJ7 Meteorologist Reed Starts podcast with farmer Tara Williamson

FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A dirt road, tractor, a red barn, and bales of hay - they all tell a story. Meteorologist Robin Reed and farmer Tara Williamson, of Williamson Farms in Fincastle, are the hosts of the Forgotten Fields Project, a podcast with conversations about weather and agriculture. “We...
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Northside Middle School teacher Amanda Waldron earns Education Impact Award for June

ROANOKE, Va. – This month, we’re honoring an English teacher who “brings learning to life.”. At Northside Middle School, English teacher Amanda Waldron received a unique poem nomination for June’s Education Impact Award. “Motivates her students to dream and achieve, real-world lessons she helps them believe,”...
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Carilion hosting health fair on CPR and AED benefit awareness

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Carilion and Compress & Shock Partner Against Sudden Cardiac Arrest will be hosting an event with a cardiac arrest survivor to highlight the importance of CPR and AED training. Over 350,000 people suffer from cardiac arrest, with a less than 10% survival rate. Carilion has partnership with...
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Downtown Roanoke flood resilience project underway

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Nearly 40 years after historic flooding left downtown Roanoke underwater, the flood of 1985 is still etched into the city’s memory. In the decades since, less significant flash flooding has continued to plague downtown streets, but a major stormwater project seeks to change that. “As many folks...
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A beautiful warm week ahead

What a beautiful day ahead! We’ll see mainly sunny conditions with a light breeze and highs in the mid to upper 70’s. Watch out for a little bit of haze due to some upper level smoke from Canadian wildfires. This should not affect our air quality. This Week:...

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