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Roanoke

American  
[roh-uh-nohk] / ˈroʊ əˌnoʊk /

noun

  1. a city in SW Virginia.

  2. a river flowing SE from western Virginia to Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. 380 miles (610 km) long.


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Writing about the experience in the Roanoke Times, Arnett said he had decided to be "as tough in my questioning as the situation would allow".

From BBC

Michael Geake, a Roanoke, Va., resident who travels regularly with the cruise line, says he appreciates NCL’s exemplary service, especially as a disabled individual who requires special assistance.

From MarketWatch

One plane was taxiing to its gate after arriving from Charlotte, N.C., when it struck another jet that was taxiing for departure to Roanoke, Va., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most of the turtles were taken to the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation center, officials said in a in a social media post.

From Seattle Times

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island said in a statement that euthanasia was the best course of action because rehabilitation for many large whale species is difficult or impossible.

From Seattle Times