Virginia Gun Ban Temporarily Paused | Roanoke News

Roanoke Sheriff’s Office Hiring Now | Roanoke News

Roanoke City is on a mission to recruit brave, dedicated officers—full-time school resource officers, patrol deputies, and courtroom staff—to serve with integrity and pride. Sheriff Antonio Hash kicked off the hiring push with a live event at the Berglund Center, offering on-the-spot interviews and background checks to fast-track qualified applicants. He’s calling on locals, especially those wary of law enforcement due to media stereotypes, to step up and become part of the solution. With a minimum age of 18, Sheriff Hash wants every new deputy to earn their badge and embody the spirit of Star City—because a stronger force starts with stronger community ties. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f9a937e52d16bc34

Centenarian Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday | Roanoke News

A centenarian WWII Navy vet, Jack Cassell, turned 100 in style at Mission BBQ in Roanoke, surrounded by longtime friends and even U.S. Congressman Ben Cline—who honored him with a special letter. Celebrating five years of regular visits, Cassell embodied resilience and connection, sharing his century of life with joy and perspective, proving that history lives on through those who’ve seen it all. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08f2154780d6ec95

Missing Teen in Wythe County | Roanoke News

A 16-year-old girl, Mariah Rowe, vanished in Wythe County, Virginia, last seen at 2 AM in Rural Retreat. Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate her — she’s described as a 5’2” white female, 145 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes, last wearing a black hoodie with gray sleeves and a white logo on the left chest, dark blue jeans, and a black backpack. If you saw her or have any info, contact the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office — every tip could bring her home safely. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a093d59f707725e6

Missing Teen in Wythe County | Roanoke News

Missing Teen in Wythe County | Roanoke News

Tariffs, Law, and the Forced Labor Claim | Roanoke News

Trump’s new tariffs hit 99% of U.S. imports from 99 trading partners, framed as a fight against forced labor—but critics suspect it’s a legal workaround for past court-dumped tariffs. Businesses like Learning Resources, Burlap and Barrel, and Collective Horology are back in court, arguing the government must follow due process. Legal experts warn these Section 301 tariffs—previously used against China—may be harder to challenge and stick around longer, potentially reshaping global trade for years. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ce6d239f2bc22b