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US Department of Energy grants funding to four cement producers

US Department of Energy grants funding to Heidelberg Materials US, National Cement, Roanoke Cement and Summit Materials

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A local healthcare center is mailing 1,000 colon cancer test kits

There are fewer cases of colorectal cancer in Southwest Virginia, but more people are dying from it in our area.

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Here's how you can help support local nonprofits on SML Gives Day

If you’re looking to lend a helping hand, there are about 40 nonprofit organizations you can give back to Wednesday on SML Gives Day.

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Get your health concerns answered for free at Roanoke health and wellness event

Going to the doctor can be dreadful, but at the Black Family Wellness Expo, you’ll be able to get all your health questions answered for free this Saturday at the Pilgrim Baptist Church starting at 9 a.m.

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How to cope with losing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Saving Time

We moved our clocks forward one hour but losing that hour of sleep may throw you off for a while.

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Two separate Roanoke crashes in two days: Tips on how to stay safe on the roads

In a concerning trend, Roanoke has seen two pedestrian crashes within two days, both resulting in people being hospitalized.

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Making minutes count: Carilion trains to quickly respond to heart attacks

Carilion is training to respond quickly to heart attacks in honor of Heart Health Month.

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Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection at capacity with 113 dogs

The shelter is so full, tough decisions are having to be made about dogs' lives.

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Virginia First Lady joins Roanoke City Schools in Parent Education Forum

Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin heard stories from Roanoke City School parents and leaders impacted by the dangers of fentanyl in a forum Monday.

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'We'll have to take it one day at a time': Roanoke City Schools superintendent responds to school threats

The school division says they'll continue to have conversations regarding the damaging effects of school threats.

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