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Deadline to register for Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is October 9th at midnight
Read full article: Deadline to register for Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is October 9th at midnightMidnight, October 9 is the deadline to register for the Angel Tree program through the Salvation Army of the Roanoke Valley. This branch serves Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton, Craig, and Botetourt counties.
Christmas in July: Community Christmas Store’s donation drive kicks off this Saturday
Read full article: Christmas in July: Community Christmas Store’s donation drive kicks off this SaturdayThe Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley plans to host its first “Fill the Sleigh” donation event Saturday, July 26, as part of its mission to provide holiday assistance to local families.
US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seat
Read full article: US Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith's seatU.S. Rep. Angie Craig is the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter an increasingly competitive race for the U.S. Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
With 2 women running, the New Hampshire governor's race is both close and personal
Read full article: With 2 women running, the New Hampshire governor's race is both close and personalNone of the nation’s 12 female governors are up for reelection, but five women are competing as major party gubernatorial nominees in four states.
Man who attacked Minnesota congresswoman in her Washington apartment building gets 27-month sentence
Read full article: Man who attacked Minnesota congresswoman in her Washington apartment building gets 27-month sentenceA man who pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars.
Craig Robinson continues underdog storyline on Peacock's 'Killing It' with new season
Read full article: Craig Robinson continues underdog storyline on Peacock's 'Killing It' with new seasonCraig Robinson and his kind-hearted, python-hunting character on “Killing It” are returning to television next month.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment buildingA man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February.
GOP stumbles with independents contributed to midterm woes
Read full article: GOP stumbles with independents contributed to midterm woesA sweeping national survey of the electorate, AP VoteCast, shows that Republican House candidates nationwide won the support of 38% of independent voters during last month's midterm elections.
Mother settles lawsuit over Texas arrest captured on video
Read full article: Mother settles lawsuit over Texas arrest captured on videoA Texas city has settled a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a Black mother after she and her daughter were wrestled to the ground and arrested by a white police officer following a dispute with a neighbor.
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All eligible adults in the Roanoke Valley can now call to make a COVID vaccine appointment
Read full article: All eligible adults in the Roanoke Valley can now call to make a COVID vaccine appointmentROANOKE, Va. – Originally launched to help provide appointments for those 65 and older, now any adults in Phase 1a and 1b can call to make a COVID vaccine appointment. Those living in the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts who are eligible to be vaccinated can now call the dedicated hotline at 540-613-6597 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment. These two health districts cover those living in Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke counties, as well as residents of Covington, Roanoke and Salem. Click here to find out which phase you’re eligible for.
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US Rep. Craig asks supporters to vote despite snag in race
Read full article: US Rep. Craig asks supporters to vote despite snag in raceIn a statement, Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig urged voters to mark their ballots in her race anyway. "You should continue to vote for the entire ballot, including for this congressional race. Simon said the special election would be Feb. 9. Craig hinted that a legal challenge to the special election may be getting planned. Someone could argue that the state law violates that federal law, he said.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning canceled for Roanoke, Salem, surrounding areas
Read full article: Severe Thunderstorm Warning canceled for Roanoke, Salem, surrounding areasROANOKE, Va. - The National Weather Service canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Warning shortly after 4:45 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Roanoke and the surrounding areas that expires at 5:15 p.m. Specifically, the warning covers the cities of Roanoke and Salem, as well as Roanoke County and parts of Craig and Botetourt counties. At 4:08 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located over New Castle, moving south at 15 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail, as indicated by radar. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, as well as wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Vulnerable Democrats air impeachment concerns to Pelosi
Read full article: Vulnerable Democrats air impeachment concerns to PelosiWASHINGTON (CNN) - Vulnerable House Democrats privately met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday to air out their views about the impeachment process with some still resistant to the notion about impeaching President Donald Trump. Rep. Angie Craig, a vulnerable freshman Democrat from Minnesota, who said earlier this week that she supported the impeachment inquiry said Pelosi and Democratic leaders mostly listened to the views raised by the lawmakers. Rep. Matt Cartwright, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, told CNN that he wouldn't -- at this point -- vote for articles of impeachment. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, a freshman from New York, who has resisted calls for an impeachment probe, told CNN that he's "not yet" there on impeaching Trump. More than half the members of the US House of Representatives have said they support an impeachment inquiry, according to a CNN count.

Thief slices open mail, reseals envelopes in California
Read full article: Thief slices open mail, reseals envelopes in CaliforniaKevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesSAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) - A rash of mail tampering incidents has led to missing money and an unusual M.O. "Around 10:30 a.m., the mail carrier dropped off the mail in front of me," said Craig. A few minutes later, Craig got her mail and noticed something. One of her envelopes was sliced open on the side. Postal supervisors told Craig her card went through multiple locations, before ending up at the Clairemont post office for delivery.