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Ribbon-cutting for first Amazon facility in Roanoke set for Tuesday

(Reed Saxon, Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE

10 News will no longer be streaming the ribbon-cutting ceremony as planned.

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Although we had planned to stream the ceremony, the event was a quick and informal gathering, and we were unable to go live as intended.


ORIGINAL STORY

Amazon will be hosting a behind-the-scenes tour and ribbon cutting of its first facility in the Star City on Tuesday.

[LEARN MORE: Roanoke’s Amazon facility moving along according to schedule]

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin in about 30 to 40 minutes, and 10 News will be livestreaming the entire event so you can get a first look.

During the event, Amazon and Roanoke-area leaders will discuss how Amazon plans to create jobs in the area, foster economic impact and enhance services for customers.


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