Good morning, neighbors! It's time for the dreaded Monday edition of the Roanoke Daily! 😱Remember, today is the observance of Martin Luther King Day so many government offices and banks are closed today. Here's the latest on what's happening in the 'noke, including:

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You're in the loop again! I'll see you tomorrow morning bright and early for the next Roanoke Daily.

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