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AEP WANTED ANOTHER $9.10 A MONTH. NOW IT’S OFFERING A COMPROMISE. HAVE CUSTOMERS HAD ENOUGH?

Posted onOctober 26, 2026

For Roanoke Valley households already frustrated with their electric bills, Appalachian Power’s latest proposal raises a familiar question: How much more can customers afford? The …

Community Warnings, Health, Neighborhood Watch, News, Roanoke VA, Vinton VA, Virginia News

DRUG ALERT: NEW SYNTHETIC OPIOID UP TO 10X STRONGER THAN FENTANYL COULD ALREADY BE CIRCULATING IN OUR REGION

Posted onOctober 5, 2026

A powerful synthetic opioid called cychlorphine is spreading through the illicit drug supply in the United States — and while there are no publicly confirmed …

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END OF AN ERA: ROANOKE VA’s LAST REMINDER OF BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO COMES DOWN

Posted onOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — For years, it remained high above the corner of Electric and Starkey roads — painted over, faded and no longer advertising …

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Rabies Vaccine Baits Coming to Southwest Virginia — What Happens If One Breaks Open?

Posted onOctober 2, 2026

Thousands of rabies vaccine packets will soon be dropped across Southwest Virginia, and while the program is considered safe, health officials say residents should avoid …

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Suspicious Objects at Vinton VA OmniSource Determined to Be Possible Military Ordnance, Removed by U.S. Army

Posted onOctober 1, 2026

U.S. Army explosive ordnance specialists treated the aging objects as potentially live and transported them from the Wayland Street property Thursday night as Vinton Police …

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Purple Boxes Are Showing Up Across the New River Valley — What’s Inside Could Save a Life

Posted onSeptember 28, 2026

Purple emergency boxes are beginning to appear in public locations across the New River Valley, and what’s inside them is already generating plenty of conversation. …

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Human Trafficking and Illicit Massage Businesses in Southwest Virginia

Posted onJuly 31, 2026

Hidden in Plain Sight? What Residents Should Know About Illicit Massage Businesses in Southwest Virginia By Vinton Voice When most people think of human trafficking, …

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Roanoke VA Region Reaches Drought Emergency Status as Water Supplies Continue to Fall

Posted onJuly 16, 2026

ROANOKE, Va. — The Roanoke Valley and a large portion of Southside Virginia have now reached drought emergency status after months of unusually dry weather …

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Mullet Mania Returns to Franklin County VA Independence Festival — Local Social Media Star “Mudflap” Hoping to Claim the Crown

Posted onJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

If you’ve been growing out your legendary locks or simply appreciate one of America’s most iconic hairstyles, it’s time to let your mullet shine. Franklin …

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The Rise of Roanoke VA “Gone Wild” Pages: Entertainment, Awareness, or Public Shaming?

Posted onJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook over the past few months, chances are you’ve come across one of several rapidly growing pages dedicated to …

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