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Most flights canceled at Roanoke, Lynchburg airports amid winter storm
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American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
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Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
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From frigid quiet to outraged sorrow, a few hours on Minneapolis street where agents killed man
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Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota
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Christiansburg residents embrace snow while making last-minute preparations
Read full article: Christiansburg residents embrace snow while making last-minute preparationsThe promised snowy weather has arrived, with many places around Southwest Virginia getting blanketed in a sheet of snow on Saturday. Out in Christiansburg, residents embraced the sometimes-unpredictable output of snow while making last minute preparations.
Winter storm arrives, impacts felt across the Roanoke Valley with travel disruptions and last-minute prep
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Man wanted, various drugs seized after large drug bust in Henry County
Read full article: Man wanted, various drugs seized after large drug bust in Henry CountyA man is wanted after a drug bust that saw various drugs seized from two properties in Henry County on Friday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.
Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia ahead of winter storm
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PARK Roanoke garages offering free parking amidst severe winter weather
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Federal disaster assistance available to Virginia ahead of winter storm
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Virginia National Guard ready to assist with winter storm response
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A man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minnesota worked as an ICU nurse, his parents say
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How the RAM House and other organizations are helping out the homeless in the winter weather.
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Most flights canceled at Roanoke, Lynchburg airports amid winter storm
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Comprehensive guide for Southside Virginia ahead of winter weather
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Virginia National Guard ready to assist with winter storm response
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Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government
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Democrats Crockett, Talarico align on much in Texas Senate debate. Trump impeachment is different
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Roanoke snow boosts winter gear sales
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Consumer Reports |Experts warn against daily use of protein supplements
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Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricing
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