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Low Water Levels at Smith Mountain Lake Spark Concern, Conversation Among Locals

Posted onJanuary 13, 2026

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. — Weeks of dry weather across the Roanoke Valley have pushed Smith Mountain Lake below its normal levels, prompting safety warnings …

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Virginia Reports Second Measles Case of 2026 Officials Track Possible Exposures

Posted onJanuary 13, 2026

Virginia health officials are confirming the state’s second measles case of 2026, involving a preschool-aged child in Northern Virginia who recently traveled internationally, according to …

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CDC Warns: Flu Season in Virginia Hasn’t Even Peaked Yet

Posted onJanuary 11, 2026

Just as flu activity shows early signs of leveling off in parts of the country, federal health officials are warning Virginians not to let their …

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Virginia Sees Surge in Flu Cases as New “Mega Flu” Variant Spreads

Posted onJanuary 6, 2026

Virginia is currently experiencing high to very high flu activity, driven in large part by a new, more severe strain of the H3N2 influenza virus, …

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Two Roanoke Men Arrested in Multi-County Copper Theft Investigation

Posted onDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Two men from Roanoke were arrested Tuesday, December 30, in connection with a string of copper thefts targeting commercial properties across several parts of Virginia, …

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Virginia Raised Minimum Wage — But Is It Even Noticeable?

Posted onDecember 30, 2025

💵 Virginia Minimum Wage Increase — What It Really Means Virginia’s minimum wage increase of 36 cents per hour sounds meaningful at first glance, but …

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Roanoke VA Estate Sale Company Supporting Local Veterans

Posted onDecember 26, 2025December 26, 2025

Veteran-Focused Estate Sale Company Patriot Estate Sales Expands Services Across Roanoke Valley ROANOKE, Va. — A veteran-family-owned estate liquidation company is expanding its presence across …

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Why I-81 Through the Roanoke Region Feels Like an Accident Waiting to Happen

Posted onDecember 24, 2025

If you’ve driven Interstate 81 through the Roanoke Valley lately, you already know the feeling. Brake lights. Traffic at a dead stop. Another wreck ahead. …

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SWVA Closings and Delays for Monday, December 8, 2025

Posted onDecember 8, 2025

SWVA Closings and Delays Update As of Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 8:00 PM Winter weather continues to impact schools, childcare centers, colleges, and services …

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Weather Alert Issued for Monday as Wintry Mix and Snow Return to the Region

Posted onDecember 7, 2025

ROANOKE, Va. — A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Monday as another round of winter weather targets the Roanoke Valley, including Vinton, …

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