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Yesterday

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Roanoke Cultural Endowment nears halfway mark of $20M goal

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Roanoke Police arrest man following shooting outside of tobacco shop in Southeast Wednesday

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Roanoke Police arrest suspect in shooting outside tobacco shop

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Hometown’s Best: Here are the top five best grocery stores/farm markets in the Roanoke Valley, Southwest Virginia

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Hometown’s Best: Here are the top five best boutique/clothing stores in the Roanoke Valley, Southwest Virginia

Wednesday, November 4

WDBJ7Nov 4

Roanoke Democrats outline priorities after City Council sweep

WSLSNov 4

The 540: Garden Variety Harvest’s New Crop Shop Brings Local Groceries to Roanoke

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Lois Roena Acheson Obituary (2026) - Roanoke, VA - Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Roanoke

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Carol Hagmaier Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

The Roanoke RamblerNov 4

Washington Flipped. Roanoke's Delegation Didn't Flip. Here's What That Means at Home.

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Judith Lundy Obituary (2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

James Benigno Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Salem, VA - Roanoke Times

Roanoke TimesNov 4

Roanoke neighbors: Obituaries for November 4

Tuesday, November 3

WSLSNov 3

Voters make their choices to reelect Rep. Cline or send Democrat Macy to Washington in Virginia’s 6th

WSLSNov 3

Law enforcement investigating Roanoke shooting that left one injured

WDBJ7Nov 3

Man hospitalized after Roanoke shooting

MaxPrepsNov 3

Schedule - Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA) Football 26-27

Legacy | ObituaryNov 3

Deborah Spencer Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Legacy | ObituaryNov 3

Wesley Atkinson Obituary (2026) - Christiansburg, VA - Roanoke Times

Sunday, November 1

BeebomNov 1

Roanoke VA Driving RP Codes (November 2026)

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Charlotte Begley-Brown Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Kytha Bersch Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Friday, October 30

MaxPrepsOct 30

Hidden Valley High School (Roanoke, VA) Football

MaxPrepsOct 30

Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, VA) Football

Tuesday, October 27

Mommy PoppinsOct 27

Best Things to Do in Roanoke, VA with Kids: A Family-Friendly Roanoke Itinerary

MaxPrepsOct 27

Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, VA) Girls Soccer

Friday, October 23

WDBJ7Oct 23

Warrant reveals more in Roanoke County massage parlor investigation

Thursday, October 22

WSLSOct 22

Roanoke City Council Election Preview: Seven candidates vie for three seats

Legacy | ObituaryOct 22

Marion Humphries Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Wednesday, October 21

Visit Virginia's Blue RidgeOct 21

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson | Roanoke, VA 24011

USAFactsOct 21

How many jobs were added in Roanoke, VA area last month?

Legacy | ObituaryOct 21

Bobby Edwards Obituary (2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Monday, October 19

WDBJ7Oct 19

Documents link Daleville man to two spas in Roanoke County massage parlor investigation

Friday, October 16

Virginia Department of Health (.gov)Oct 16

Rabies Case Alert – Roanoke – 11th Street NW

WDBJ7Oct 16

Google confirmed as company behind proposed Roanoke County data center

WDBJ7Oct 16

Southwest Roanoke restaurant closing its doors

Thursday, October 15

WDBJ7Oct 15

Two men charged, Daleville home searched in Roanoke County massage parlor investigation

Wednesday, October 14

WDBJ7Oct 14

Council candidates share plans to help Roanoke grow

WDBJ7Oct 14

11 women in court after Roanoke County massage parlor bust

Legacy | ObituaryOct 14

Connie Bond Obituary (2026) - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Times

Tuesday, October 13

WSLSOct 13

Claudia Whitworth, trailblazing publisher of the Roanoke Tribune, passes away

WDBJ7Oct 13

13 charged in investigation into “illicit” massage parlors

USPSOct 13

USPS Hosts Job Fair in Roanoke on Oct. 16

WSETOct 13

13 charged in Roanoke County illicit massage parlor investigation

Monday, October 12

WSLSOct 12

13 arrested in connection with Roanoke County illicit spa investigation

WDBJ7Oct 12

Citizen complaints lead to investigation into Roanoke County massage parlors

WDBJ7Oct 12

Longtime Roanoke County burger restaurant announces closure

Saturday, October 10

WDBJ7Oct 10

Roanoke council candidates address Evans Spring debate

Friday, October 9

WDBJ7Oct 9

Longtime Roanoke Tribune publisher and civic leader Claudia Whitworth passes away

WDBJ7Oct 9

Popular Roanoke food reviewer turned prison time into a mission to build up better men

Thursday, October 8

Southern LivingOct 8

I Grew Up Along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway—And These 5 Towns Still Draw Me Back

WDBJ7Oct 8

Man convicted of 2024 murder in Roanoke

WSLSOct 8

34-year-old found guilty of second-degree murder in 2024 Roanoke murder case

Realtor.comOct 8

Yellow Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014 [Updated 10/8]

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