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23-year-old arrested in connection with online marketplace robbery in Roanoke
Read full article: 23-year-old arrested in connection with online marketplace robbery in RoanokeThe Roanoke Police Department announced Monday that it had arrested a man in connection with a robbery in Northwest Roanoke Aug. 17.
Roanoke cooling assistance funding drops as demand, utility rates rise
Read full article: Roanoke cooling assistance funding drops as demand, utility rates riseAs summer temperatures soar and electric bills climb, Roanoke families may find it harder than ever to stay cool. The city’s Cooling Assistance Program is offering less money this year—just as more people are applying for help.
WATCH: A day of community engagement as Roanoke Police Department holds monthly Chief’s Walk
Read full article: WATCH: A day of community engagement as Roanoke Police Department holds monthly Chief’s WalkThe Roanoke Police Department hosted its monthly Chief’s Walk today to connect with members of the community and discuss local issues.
Melrose Plaza’s Latest Addition: Bank of Botetourt Opens with Focus on Community Services
Read full article: Melrose Plaza’s Latest Addition: Bank of Botetourt Opens with Focus on Community ServicesMore changes are coming to Melrose Plaza in Northwest Roanoke, with Bank of Botetourt opening its first Roanoke City branch in Roanoke City.
Harrison Museum of African American Culture moving back to Northwest Roanoke
Read full article: Harrison Museum of African American Culture moving back to Northwest RoanokeThe Harrison Museum of African American Culture is making a significant move back to its original home in Northwest Roanoke, a return that symbolizes its commitment to the community it has served since 1985. After spending nearly a decade in Downtown Roanoke, the museum is set to relocate to Melrose Plaza this summer, with plans to open its doors in the fall.
Northwest Roanoke neighborhood calls for increased safety measures after latest child hit-and-run
Read full article: Northwest Roanoke neighborhood calls for increased safety measures after latest child hit-and-runRoanoke police say they have no new updates in the search for the driver of a car that hit an 8-year-old boy in Northwest Roanoke on Monday morning. Despite the fact that the car was captured on a doorbell camera, police have yet to make any progress in identifying the driver.
Market on Melrose to celebrate Black History Month with community events
Read full article: Market on Melrose to celebrate Black History Month with community eventsMarket on Melrose will celebrate Black History Month with a series of special events focused on health, unity and the community’s Black culture.
Roanoke Police, U.S. Marshals arrest 79 in warrant operation
Read full article: Roanoke Police, U.S. Marshals arrest 79 in warrant operationA joint warrant operation conducted by the Roanoke Police Department (RPD) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) led to 79 arrests in Northwest Roanoke on December 3 and 4, 2024.
Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the Community
Read full article: Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the CommunityA new grocery store officially opened in Northwest Roanoke, offering fresh produce, quality meats, and name-brand grocery items to a neighborhood that has long struggled with access to healthy food.
Excitement builds as Market on Melrose brings fresh produce and jobs to the community
Read full article: Excitement builds as Market on Melrose brings fresh produce and jobs to the communityMarket on Melrose is finally opening in Northwest Roanoke later this morning, an area known as a local food desert.
Charges pending after crash in parking lot of Lincoln Terrace Elementary in Roanoke
Read full article: Charges pending after crash in parking lot of Lincoln Terrace Elementary in RoanokeA driver was hospitalized and charges are pending after a crash in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Roanoke taking steps to battle extreme heat in Northwest neighborhoods
Read full article: Roanoke taking steps to battle extreme heat in Northwest neighborhoodsAs temperatures soar and climate change concerns escalate, the city of Roanoke announced a new program to help Northwest Roanoke with heat resilience.
Man in custody, another hurt after shooting in Northwest Roanoke
Read full article: Man in custody, another hurt after shooting in Northwest RoanokeRoanoke Police have revealed the identity of a man who was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left one man hurt Thursday afternoon in Northwest Roanoke.
Roanoke nonprofits awarded $300K in program grants by the Gun Violence Prevention Commission
Read full article: Roanoke nonprofits awarded $300K in program grants by the Gun Violence Prevention CommissionThousands of dollars in program grants are headed to sixteen Roanoke nonprofits in an endeavor to combat gun violence in the Star City.
Intersection of Roundhill Ave and Lyndhurst St in Roanoke closed due to water main break
Read full article: Intersection of Roundhill Ave and Lyndhurst St in Roanoke closed due to water main breakThe Roanoke Police Department says a water main break has closed a portion of Roundhill Avenue in Northwest Roanoke.
Trial date set for woman charged in connection with deadly NW Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Trial date set for woman charged in connection with deadly NW Roanoke shootingA jury trial date has been set for a woman who was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Northwest Roanoke at the start of the year.
Roanoke man convicted by federal jury after allegedly firing gun in neighborhood
Read full article: Roanoke man convicted by federal jury after allegedly firing gun in neighborhoodA Roanoke man was convicted by a federal jury after he allegedly shot a firearm in a Northwest Roanoke neighborhood, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Roanoke man found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with deadly shooting
Read full article: Roanoke man found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with deadly shootingA Roanoke man who was accused of fatally shooting another man has been found guilty on several charges, including second-degree murder.
Church leaders claim small victory after Roanoke sees zero deadly shootings in 30 days
Read full article: Church leaders claim small victory after Roanoke sees zero deadly shootings in 30 daysChurch leaders behind the Ceasefire: Victory in the Valley initiative are claiming a small victory after Roanoke saw zero deadly shootings in 30 days.
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys to develop full-scale grocery store in NW Roanoke
Read full article: Goodwill Industries of the Valleys to develop full-scale grocery store in NW RoanokeGoodwill Industries of the Valley has been working on bringing a full-scale grocery store to a Northwest Roanoke community.
Trial date set for 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in deadly Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Trial date set for 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder in deadly Roanoke shootingA jury trial has been set for an 18-year-old who police say shot and killed a man in Northwest Roanoke this summer, court records show.
18-year-old man now charged with first-degree murder in connection with deadly Roanoke shooting
Read full article: 18-year-old man now charged with first-degree murder in connection with deadly Roanoke shootingAn 18-year-old man accused in a fatal shooting in Northwest Roanoke has had his murder charge upgraded.
18-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in connection with fatal Roanoke shooting
Read full article: 18-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in connection with fatal Roanoke shootingAn 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Roanoke City Council hears update on Evans Spring future development
Read full article: Roanoke City Council hears update on Evans Spring future developmentWhile there is no finalized development in place, consultants are starting to get a better idea of what could go in the 150 acres of developable land.
Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney talks challenges, roadblocks to convicting offenders of violent crimes
Read full article: Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney talks challenges, roadblocks to convicting offenders of violent crimesRoanoke Commonwealth's Attorney Donald Caldwell sat down with 10 News to talk about the challenges his office faces when it comes to prosecuting people who commit violent crimes.