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AVERY COUNTY — Nearly a month after dozens of concerned citizens attended the Avery County Board of Commissioners meeting to speak on animal services, the county is still taking steps

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Roanoke City Public Libraries recommends kid’s books to ease tough conversations Tags:  ROANOKE, Va. – The magic of reading isn’t limited to witches and warlocks, especially right now. Roanoke City Public Libraries believes the magic is helping kids get through tough times. From politics and racial injustice to this pandemic and how much life has changed, there’s a lot of things kids are exposed to. Talking to them isn’t easy, but a trip to the library may help break the ice. Hereis...