{"podcast":{"title":"Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","podcast_index_feed_id":7608890,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2238,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Roanoke News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Roanoke with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From regional developments to local issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Roanoke. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Roanoke News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:19:29.618748+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890"},"episode":{"title":"After 81 Years, Soldier Finally Home | Roanoke News","slug":"after-81-years-soldier-finally-home-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-26T11:38:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/after-81-years-soldier-finally-home-roanoke-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/210879448c0a04a7","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/957052c3-0ce1-4a24-a296-d50e38151d6a.mp3","summary":"After 81 years of waiting, the family of WWII hero Private Claude Albert Dewberry finally received the long-awaited news: his remains were identified in 2025, bringing decades of grief to a close. Captured in 1942, he endured the Bataan Death March and multiple POW camps before dying aboard a Japanese ship bombed by U.S. forces. His nephew and niece described the moment as overwhelming and almost unbelievable, tears flowing as they finally knew he was home. Dewberry, posthumously awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and POW Medal, was laid to rest in Hurt, Virginia, beside his mother — who spent her life praying for his return. His sacrifice, now honored with a dignified homecoming, stands as a powerful tribute to the courage of his generation. 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/210879448c0a04a7","meta_description":"After 81 years of waiting, the family of WWII hero Private Claude Albert Dewberry finally received the long-awaited news: his remains were identified in 2…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":88,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/episodes/after-81-years-soldier-finally-home-roanoke-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/after-81-years-soldier-finally-home-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}