WSLS of Roanoke is reporting that the recent announcement from the NPostal Service about plans to close or consolidate some neighborhood post offices may affect Roanoke.

Five offices in Roanoke are being studied as part of the agency's attempt to remedy the $7 billion dollar loss it faces this fiscal year.

The five Roanoke offices are:

1.  Downtown Roanoke
2.  Grandin Road Station
3.  Hollins University
4.  Melrose State
5.  Williamson Road

"The neighborhood post office is facing major changes as postal officials consider closings or consolidating services at hundreds of locations across the United States.

The Postal Service has been struggling with a sharp decline in mail volume as people and businesses switch to e-mail both for personal contact and bill paying. The agency is facing a nearly $7 billion potential loss this fiscal year despite a 2-cent increase in the price of stamps in May, cuts in staff and removal of collection boxes.

Post officials sent a list of nearly 700 potential candidates for closing or consolidation to the independent Postal Regulatory Commission for review."

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