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Students take polar plunge at Cascades in Giles County

(img1)VT Player and meeting 3415 (1) — Virginia Tech football team holds meeting following charges against player

(img1)Hodges 3415 — Body of Franklin County man found in closet

(img1)progress rail 3415 — Progress Rail Services catches fire in Roanoke

Search warrants show Tech students had sex with minors — Search warrants show Virginia Tech students had sex with minors

Hannah Graham s family will not have to endure journey alone — Hannah Graham's family will not have to endure journey alone

Parents want to know what s next for Sweet Briar students — Parents want to know what's next for Sweet Briar College students

Tweaks being made to Lynchburg academic calendar

RAM House expects to reopen by end of the week

Anthem sending out letters to customers impacted by breach — Anthem sending out letters to customers impacted by data breach

Basketball player hopes to be a motivation to people — Basketball player hopes to be a motivation to others

Roanoke trash crews trying to stay ahead of the winter storm

Bond between pets and people can be healing

Training prepares first responders for real life situations

Former EMS working going to prison for sexual assault — Former EMS worker going to prison for sexual assault

Jesse Matthew s trial in Hannah Graham case delayed — Jesse Matthew's trial in Hannah Graham case delayed

Backyard luge track — 'World's best dad' builds backyard ice luge

American Red Cross faces significant blood shortage

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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U.S. weigh defensive weapons for Ukraine

The Obama administration is holding intensive conversations with the Europeans about further sanctions on Russia, as top U.S. national security officials convene this week to decide what types of support to offer Ukraine.
All options, including defens...
Family: Canadian pastor held in N. Korea
Wall Street pushes SCOTUS on gay marriage
Clinton asks State to release emails
US ambassador attacked in South Korea
The 'Starbucks effect': Higher home prices
Americans save record $248 billion for college

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

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HBO without cable will reportedly cost $15 a month

HBO without the rest of cable's trappings. We knew it was coming, we just didn't know when.
The International Business Times is reporting the streaming service will launch in early April, ahead of the April 12 debut of the new season of "Game of Thron...
Netflix movie shut out by big theater chains
Buddy Holly plane crash may be re-examined
Leonardo DiCaprio and Netflix partner on film projects
'Sharknado 3' to storm back this summer

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SPORTS NEWS

J.R. Edwards named Franklin County High School's new football coach

As we first told you Tuesday night, J.R. Edwards has been named Franklin County High School's new head football coach.
Virginia Tech football player, student charged with crimes against underage girls
Salem Red Sox unveil new uniforms
Liberty University relieves head men’s basketball coach of duties
Hometown Hoops Weekly: Floyd's Jordan Akers Overcomes

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HEALTH NEWS

Anthem customers should receive mail notifications in coming days

Virginia Attorney General's Office says notifications were mailed Tuesday
Coffee is now a health food: Myth or fact?
Recent winter weather causes blood donation shortage at Red Cross
Deadly superbug scopes sold without approval
ACA enrollees see refund delays

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GOOD NEWS

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Several IHOP locations raise money for Children's Miracle Network

Tuesday is National Pancake Day, and several IHOP locations are giving away free short stacks of buttermilk pancakes. They're asking for a small donation to Children's Miracle Network in return.
UPDATE: Salem comedian finishes second at Las Vegas competition
Roanoke man awarded Purple Heart 64 years after injury
Radford University helps more than a dozen students affected by two house fires
Highlander Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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The truth, according to Google

It must be true, I found it on the Internet!
Naive? Maybe. After all, cyberspace has its fair share of myths. Now Google may have found a way to clean house, or at least throw the trash in the basement.
The company is figuring out how to rank website...
Advertisers dislike being associated with ISIS
Tinder angers swipe-happy users
Monica Lewinsky to give TED Talk
iPhone is back to being the world's top selling smartphone

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IRRESISTIBLE NEWS

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Paul Allen says he's found battleship wreck

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says he has found the wreck of a long-lost World War II Japanese battleship near the Philippines.
The philanthropist posted images on Twitter that appeared to show the Musashi, once one of the two largest warships in t...
Man gets #TheDress tattooed on leg
Stick shift foils suspected car thief
1,000-year-old mummified monk found in statue
Canadians "Spock" their $ 5 bills

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LEISURE

Coffee is now a health food: Myth or fact?

Myth or fact? Coffee is good for you.

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No dogs allowed: San Francisco's pet housing crisis

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The housing crunch in San Francisco isn't just forcing out lower income renters, it's forcing out Fido, too. The animal welfare nonprofit SF SPCA says there's been a surge in owners abandoning their pets.

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Blind dog rescued after 2 weeks in Alaska cold

A blind dog lost in the bitter cold of Alaska for two weeks found her way home last week.

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Alaska cancels flights due to ash from Russia

Airborne ash from a volcano in Russia led to the cancellation of flights in Alaska this weekend, Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Halley Knigge said.

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FAMILY

12 states that still ban same-sex marriage

What a difference a couple of years makes. A federal judge has struck down Nebraska's ban on same-sex marriage, calling it an "unabashedly gender-specific infringement of the equal rights of its citizens."

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The 'Starbucks effect': Higher home prices

Living near a Starbucks has its benefits for homeowners, whether you're a coffee drinker or not.

The value of homes within a quarter-mile of a Starbucks rise faster than those that aren't, according to real estate research group Zillow.

With tens of ...

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Americans save record $248 billion for college

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More Americans are saving money for college using 529 accounts.

They amount of money in the savings plans grew to a record $248 billion in 2014, about 9% more than the previous year.

People are starting to save for their children earlier than ever. Ab...

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Young and super rich: Top 10 billionaires under 40

Facebook Mark Zuckerberg — Robert Galbraith/Reuters

When it comes to making serious money, college might be overrated.

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WDBJ7 Blogs

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WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Jean Jadhon — Jean Jadhon

Your Hometown Soapbox — WDBJ7

Your Hometown Soap Box: Lies and confessions on Y&R

Lori's Home Cookin' with Heart — Home Cookin' with Heart

WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter Kimberly McBroom — Kimberly McBroom's Blog

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Severe Weather Alerts

30 areas are now under advisories, watches or severe weather warnings.

LOCAL PHOTOS

Photos: March 4-5 rain and snow forecast and timing
PHOTOS: Roanoke Valley SPCA Best in Show 2015 exhibit

The Roanoke Valley SPCA 10th annual “Best in Show 2015” exhibit took place at the Taubman Museum of Art on Friday, February 27, 2015. More than 300 pieces of art were available for purchase. Money raised supported the RVSPCA.
PHOTOS: MystiCon 2015

People of all ages gathered for Mysticon 2015. This is the fifth year the event has been held at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoke. Attendees got a chance to meet authors, artists, play games, participate in workshops and listen in on panel discussions.
PHOTOS: Original cast members of the TV series 'The Waltons'

Fans of the TV series “The Waltons” were able to meet original cast members of the show at a fan convention called “The Waltons Homecoming” in Lynchburg.
PHOTOS: Virginia National Guard soldiers assist Wise County

Virginia National Guard soldiers are assisting the Wise County Sheriff's Office with medical and safety evacuations. Photos Courtesy: Virginia National Guard.