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A nationwide ground stop ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday left four departing flights holding at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, and the airport...
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Roanoke, VA · Oakey's North Chapel
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Goodview, VA · Oakey's Vinton Chapel
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A violent abduction and assault investigation in Augusta County has ended with the victim dead and a 41-year-old Waynesboro man behind bars.
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Roanoke, VA · Oakey's North Chapel
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Salem, VA · Lotz Funeral Home - Salem
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· Oakey's South Chapel
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Roanoke Police have arrested a man in connection with shots being fired outside a tobacco shop.
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Roanoke, VA · Oakey's Funeral Service
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Minor flooding and elevated creeks and rivers remain a concern through midafternoon after heavy rainfall across the GetStarNews corridor.
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A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for the Roanoke region through 11:15 a.m., while flood alerts have been extended for the Boone and Martinsville regions.
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Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in the Roanoke Valley and Franklin County through 11:15 a.m., with additional flood advisories across the Martinsville and Winston-Salem regions.
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Flooding is imminent or occurring around Boone and Blowing Rock, while new overnight advisories cover the Mount Airy and Roanoke regions.
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Transportation / Infrastructure
Blue Ridge Regional Airport in Henry County will receive more than $5 million from the Commonwealth Aviation Fund for terminal construction, part of nearly $40 million announced Sept. 4 f...
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Public Safety / Infrastructure
Air Methods and HCA Virginia are preparing a planned Air Care Eagle base at Danville Regional Airport; public reporting describes a September helicopter target and a permanent modular bui...
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Housing / Health
The city says new Lead Safe Roanoke funding can support lead-hazard removal in as many as 150 homes over three years, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Construction on I-81 southbound in Roanoke County. Motorists can expect delays. Scheduled Sept. 4, 2026 through March 22, 2027. Source: VDOT 511.
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Construction on I-81 northbound in Roanoke County. Motorists can expect delays. Scheduled Sept. 4, 2026 through March 22, 2027. Source: VDOT 511.
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Community / Utilities
Roanoke says voluntary water restrictions remain in effect after Carvins Cove remained 17.25 feet below full pool in its latest city update.
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Business / Economic Development
GO Virginia Region 2 says $1.5 million is available for grants beginning July 1, including planning awards up to $250,000 for projects tied to high-wage job growth.
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Business / Grants
Businesses that received a city equipment incentive can submit eligible purchase receipts through Sept. 30, with manufacturing and industrial awards capped at $20,000.
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Local Government / Planning
Roanoke County's upcoming land-use application list names Network Towers and the county's 2222 Electric Road property for an Aug. 18 Planning Commission hearing.
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Construction on Rt. 649 northbound in Roanoke County. The north right shoulder is closed. The south right shoulder is closed. Scheduled Aug. 10, 2026 through Sept. 3, 2027. Source: VDOT 511.
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The Austrian company's Roanoke careers page lists a Logistics Management Specialist opening and invites workers to join its talent community as the 435-job project ramps up.
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Community / Family Activities
Roanoke Parks and Recreation will turn Wasena Park into an after-dark nature lab Aug. 15, using UV lights to reveal nocturnal insects and microphones to listen for bats.
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Weather / Public Safety
A National Weather Service flash flood emergency remains in effect around Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain until 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with flooded roads still considered dangerous.
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Local Government
Roanoke County voters have until 5 p.m. Saturday to cast an absentee ballot in person before the August 4 dual-party primary.
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Roanoke says one westbound Orange Avenue lane between 13th Street and Hollins Road is closed for water-main repair until crews finish the work.
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Roanoke will hold a July 20 public hearing as its Legislative Committee prepares city priorities for the 2027 Virginia General Assembly session.
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The National Weather Service says a Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday evening for Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Franklin, Roanoke and nearby counties.
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Construction on I-581 northbound in Roanoke County. Motorists can expect delays. Scheduled June 25, 2026 through Nov. 2, 2026. Source: VDOT 511.
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Roanoke says multiple lanes near Orange Avenue NE and Mecca Street will close overnight on May 17 and again on May 20, 2026.
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Construction on US-220 northbound (Franklin Rd SW) in Roanoke County. The north left shoulder and right shoulder are closed. The south left shoulder and right shoulder are closed. Schedul...
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Construction on US-220 southbound in Roanoke County. Motorists can expect delays. Scheduled April 10, 2025 through Oct. 16, 2028. Source: VDOT 511.
