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City of Roanoke celebrating National Public Telecommunicators Week

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—The City of Roanoke says they are recognizing the contributions of their communications officers, celebrating National Public Telecommunicators Week from April 14-20. In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as National Telecommunicators Week. Today, telecommunicators, dispatchers, and communications operators across the nation answer hundreds of thousands of calls placed to 911 […]

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Community leaders begin 'Envision Williamson Road' project to increase public safety

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — All eyes were on Williamson Road on April 8, as community leaders and residents gathered to discuss ways to make the busy thoroughfare a safer commute and public space in Roanoke. On Monday, “Envision Williamson Road” held its first steering meeting where leaders introduced the project plan and walked a nearly […]

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On land, water or in the air, there is no shortage of outdoor activities across Denton County to try this spring

From horseback riding to wakeboarding, outdoor activities are a great way to break out of that winter weariness and welcome spring.

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Eureka College gets FCC approval for new radio station (copy)

The Federal Communications Commission awarded Eureka College a construction permit to establish a noncommercial educational station licensed to operate at 103.1 FM.

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Eureka College gets FCC approval for new radio station

The Federal Communications Commission awarded Eureka College a construction permit to establish a noncommercial educational station licensed to operate at 103.1 FM.

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SWVa Weather: Weekend snow ahead for some

Roanoke County and the New River Valley could get a coating on Saturday. Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains.

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Weekend snow ahead for some in Southwest Virginia

Roanoke County and the New River Valley could get a coating on Saturday. Meteorologist Sean Sublette explains.

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Increase in police presence at Roanoke Public Schools as RPD investigates threats

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—The Roanoke Police Department has been made aware of anonymous threats against several Roanoke City schools. According to the police department, detectives immediately began an investigation into these threats and the circumstances behind them with full cooperation and support from the Roanoke City Public Schools. At this point, detectives have not found there […]

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SWVa weather: Some Friday night snow and a chilly weekend

About 4-5 hours of precipitation is expected between midnight and daybreak

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Roanoke region recognized for best living and outdoor attractions in Virginia

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With spring months and warmer weather just around the corner, many people, and outdoor enthusiasts in the Southwest and Central Virginia might already be thinking ahead to the next adventure. Whether you’re from the area, new in town, or just visiting, according to worldatlas.com and Blue Ridge Outdoors, some of […]

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