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News from September 2023

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Sep 30, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Sep 23, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City of Roanoke Wins 2023 VML Award

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 19, 2023

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) announced the winners of its annual awards for excellence in local government.

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Youth Services Citizen Board Meeting September 25, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 19, 2023

The Youth Services Citizens Board will hold its next meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 4:30 PM at the Gainsboro Branch Library.

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Sep 16, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Annual City Neighborhoods' Awards Program

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 16, 2023

This annual awards program recognizes and honors the outstanding contributions, excellence and accomplishments achieved by neighborhood organizations and civic individuals who have partnered with city departments, schools, nonprofits, businesses, institutions and others to

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City of Roanoke Announces New Chief of Police

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 16, 2023

Scott Booth will become the new Chief of Police for the City of Roanoke, effective October 31.

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Sep 9, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Roanoke County School Board rejects Biden admin's mediation offer on transgender policy

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 7, 2023

The Roanoke County School Board Chairman firmly declined an offer from the Biden administration's Department of Justice to mediate discussions regarding transgender policy implementation.

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Rapid spread of unregulated marijuana gift shops raises safety concerns in Virginia

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 7, 2023

As the proliferation of unregulated marijuana gift shops continues across Virginia, concerns are growing about the safety and legality of these establishments operating in a legal gray area following the state's approval of personal marijuana use without establishing a retail market.

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CEASE FIRE: Victory In The Valley Campaign

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 5, 2023

On Friday September 8, 2023, the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Roanoke City Police Department, and in partnership with local pastors and city leaders will come together for the launch of Cease Fire: Victory in Valley.

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629 cases of child hospitalizations raise alarms over hemp product ingestion in Virginia

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 5, 2023

Virginia's healthcare system is grappling with a growing crisis as 629 cases of child hospitalizations have surged, a consequence of children ingesting hemp-derived products often mistaken for candy, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. This trend has prompted urgent calls for stricter regulations and heightened awareness campaigns to protect the state's young population.

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Roanoke Sun area weekly mass times

By Roanoke Sun | Sep 2, 2023

The following parishes in the Roanoke Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Solid Waste Collection Schedule Changes Effective for the Week of September 4, 2023

By Roanoke Sun Report | Sep 2, 2023

City of Roanoke offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, for the Labor Day holiday.