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In 2024, a concerning report emerged regarding Roanoke College, indicating alarmingly high cancer rates and levels of several industrial solvents well above regulatory thresholds. The findings, which were published in an article (accessible here), have raised several questions within the community. Notably, many are wondering if there has been any response from the City or County to address these serious health concerns.
Answers from Social Media
A discussion on Reddit provided some insight into the situation. One user pointed out that Roanoke College is not actually located in Roanoke, but in the city of Salem, implying that the responsibility to address the issue would fall on Salem or the county…