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Roanoke police make arrests in Hanover Avenue shootings

Police said Friday that additional details have revealed that both incidents were domestic in nature.

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Vehicle contained 7,000-year-old prehistoric artifact

When Roanoke Police searched Bill Tanger’s stolen-then-recovered minivan, they found a receipt connected to a food stamps debit card issued by Roanoke’s Department of Social Services. But the DSS headquarters in Richmond won’t reveal the cardholder’s identity.

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Roanoke leaders surprised by parks director resignation

Roanoke leaders react to unexpected resignation of Parks and Recreation Director Michael Clark.

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Girl struck by Roanoke City Public Schools bus hospitalized

Police reported that officers spoke with the driver of the school bus, but no one had been charged Friday in connection with the incident.

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Roanoke officer injured in shooting released from hospital

Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth identified the injured officer as L. Camper, who has served in the department for about three years.

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Virginia State Police identify man shot by Roanoke officers

David Adam McFall had been identified as a suspect in connection to a stabbing incident at a residence on Lawrence Avenue Southeast.

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Roanoke officer shot by homicide suspect in stable condition

The department has not identified the injured officer or the homicide suspect, who police reported was killed when he and law enforcement exchanged shots Sunday.

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End of watch: Roanoke fire captain marks off after 42 years

Roanoke Fire-EMS Department Capt. Craig Sellers cried happy tears Tuesday as the department celebrated his retirement. He worked in the department for 42 years. His sons followed him into the fire service.

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Business Cycle: Roanoke Valley governments teaming up to seek elusive retailers

You know the names: Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Hobby Lobby. These and other popular national retail chains pique the excitement of Roanoke area shoppers but have not come.

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Roanoke fire department staffing woes nearly resolved, but training challenges persist

While the department currently has nine vacancies in the field, it has nine recruits in training school. Once they graduate Dec. 15, the department will be fully staffed.

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