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Sign Up Today My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout 50° Roanoke, VA (24010) Today Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 69F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Rain showers in the evening will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Thunder possible. Low around 60F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Updated: March 12, 2020 @ 1:44 am Full Forecast News Obituaries Sports eTimes Buy & Sell Education Virginia Tech, Radford University move classes online amid coronavirus pandemic By Henri Gendreau henri.gendreau@roanoke.com 540-381-1679 Virginia Tech and Radford University on Wednesday announced all in-person classes will switch online after an extended spring break amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. 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