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Kirk Avenue Is on the List: City Confirms All Seven Downtown Streets in Roanoke's Overnight Paving Project
Roanoke confirmed that Kirk Avenue and a block of Salem Avenue are part of the downtown repaving that started this week. Here's the full map, what an overnight garage stay costs, and who to call if your car gets towed. Roanoke confirmed that Kirk Avenue and a block of Salem...
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The Least of These Ministry announces zoning challenges, unable to operate warming buses
ROANOKE, Va. – On Monday, The Least of These Ministry announced that they are facing zoning challenges and may be unable to operate their warming buses. TLOT announced on Facebook that they are awaiting a court hearing date, and there is a public meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Fourth Floor, Room 450, in Roanoke. You can read their full statement below:
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Downtown Roanoke to undergo construction through November
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nighttime construction will shut down some streets and change parking in Downtown Roanoke starting Sunday, October 11, according to the City of Roanoke. City officials say the work is part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and modernize public infrastructure. Milling and paving...
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Rocky Mount officials and legislators disagree over funding for neighborhood, sometimes blocked by trains
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) — Residents of Rocky Mount’s Highland Hills/Diamond Avenue neighborhood have one way in and out, and the entrance crosses railroad tracks. Delays caused by trains could leave residents stuck, and community members have joined with the NAACP to seek funding for a fix. Sen....
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Road closures in place Saturday, Oct. 10 for Salem Half Marathon
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Salem announced upcoming road closures in preparation for the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Please be aware that road closures will start happening throughout the City at 5:00 a.m. East Main Street (College Avenue to Academy Street) 5:00 a.m. -...
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Downtown Roanoke’s Month of Street Paving Starts Sunday
Downtown Roanoke’s month of overnight paving starts Sunday. Here’s where to park, and what to do if your car gets towed. rews will work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night, starting at Salem Avenue and 1st Street and moving west. The city says the job should take about a month.
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Roanoke gas prices down over the last week
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ.GasBuddy Release) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have fallen 11 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.13 per gallon as of October 5, 2026, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Prices in Roanoke are still 24.7 cents per gallon higher than...
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Traffic Alert: Water main break prompts closure of section of Orange Ave.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke Police Department is urging drivers to find an alternate route on a section of Orange Avenue after a reported large water main break. As of 2:40 p.m. on Monday, October 5, the westbound lanes are closed in the 1900 block of Orange Avenue NE (U.S. Route 460). A detour is […]