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Roanoke neighbors: Obituaries for November 4 • Nov. 4, 2026, 4:30 AM ET (The Roanoke Times)
Roanoke ballet school works to make dance more affordable, accessible • Nov. 1, 2026, 6:30 AM ET (The Roanoke Times)
Roanoke school officials talk performance, discipline data • Oct. 29, 2026, 5:15 AM ET (The Roanoke Times)
In the region: Roanoke men No. 15 in preseason poll • Oct. 22, 2026, 7:30 PM ET (The Roanoke Times)

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