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Nighttime lane closures on I-581 South in Roanoke go into place Wednesday night
Be prepared for nighttime lane closures on Interstate 581 in Roanoke starting on Wednesday. The Virginia Department of Transportation is beginning work on the Valley View Boulevard interchange project. That means, weather permitting, one lane of...
Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation
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For at least one member of Virginia Tech equestrian team, love of horses goes far beyond ring
WDBJ7 Intern ReporterIf you make it to the Roanoke Valley Horse Show, chances are you'll see Virginia Tech's equestrian team. For one team member, horses are a labor of love that extends well beyond the horse ring. Kayleigh Burke has been riding horses her whole life. As a...Tags: Animals, Equestrian
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Virginia governor billed taxpayers for sunscreen, dog vitamins -report
ReutersWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife used taxpayer money to pay for sunscreen and dog vitamins, the Washington Post reported on Monday, a disclosure that comes as the Republican leader is said to be under scrutiny...Tags: Freedom of Information Act, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Regional Authority, Health Treatments
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UPDATED: Appalachian Power: Electricity restored to 98 percent of coverage area
Assignment ManagerAppalachian Power is still on track to complete service restoration by late Monday night. In its 11:45 a.m. update, Appalachian said crews are focusing on the remaining 400 or so outages in Southwest Roanoke County. --------------- Appalachian...Tags: Pittsylvania County, Appalachian Power Company, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Roanoke County
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Summer program feeding low income children
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals, that meet Federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children 18 years old...Tags: Personal Income, Feeding America, Food Industry
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UPDATED: Appalachian Power, other utilities working to restore power to thousands after storm
WDBJ 7 Anchor/ReporterPower is slowly being restored after Thursday's severe thunderstorms. Here's a roundup as of approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday: - Appalachian Power reports more than 40,300 customers are without power. The company says it has 2,200 crew members...Tags: Henry County, Renovation, Appalachian Power Company, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Pulaski County (Virginia)
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Virginia group working on end-of-life planning for terminal patients
At age 87, Stanley R. Ballou Jr. had multiple medical conditions and required nursing home care. He endured several infections and associated emergency hospitalizations. "Each time he lost a little more ground. There were more and more heroics on each...
Tags: General Practitioners, Diseases and Illnesses, Palliative Care, Sentara, Health Treatments
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Center in the Square hosts RoboParade 2013
WDBJ7Roanoke's Center in the Square was all about robotics earlier today. This is the third year for the RoboParade, organized by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council and Roanoke Robotics Club. The day was filled with workshops and displays on the art...Tags: Blacksburg
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UPDATED: Thousands of Appalachian Power customers experiencing power outages due to wind, storms
Thousands of people are without power after Thursday's storms. According to the Appalachian Power website, as of 5:35 p.m., here are some of the latest outage numbers: -In Roanoke County, more than 17,000 customers do not have electricity. -In...
Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Bedford County (Virginia), Appalachian Power Company, Campbell County, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia)
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UPDATED: Salem man charged with DUI, involuntary manslaughter after major wreck on Interstate 581 in Roanoke
The Salem man charged with killing two tractor trailer drivers in Wednesday’s wreck on Interstate 581 is in jail, and we’ve learned that he has a previous alcohol-related charge on his record. Police have released the names of the two...
Tags: Justice System, Traffic, Crime, Law and Justice, Vehicles, Diesel Fuel
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Bedford residents say dangerous intersection needs improvement in wake of deadly wreck
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefPeople living near the scene of a deadly accident in Bedford County are calling for safety improvements. Mariah Skalka was driving on Route 122 near Bunker Hill Wednesday night when she hit a truck. Her passenger, Elizabeth Wilson, was killed. The...Tags: Bedford County (Virginia), Virginia Department of Transportation, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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LOCAL UPDATE: Results compiled Wednesday (tennis, golf)
Daily PressTennis JACK BUTLER CLASSIC Results from the weekend clay-court tournament at Hampton Tennis Center. Rated divisions are based on National Tennis Rating Program's 7-point scale: Men's 4.5 singles Quarterfinals: David Loope d. Jimmy Hardee 7-6 (7-3), 7-5;...Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Lexington (Lexington, Virginia), Blacksburg
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