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Start of Jesse Matthew's trial in Hannah Graham case delayed

A status review hearing is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 5. A trial date could be set at that hearing.

Start of Jesse Matthew's trial in Hannah Graham case delayed

A status review hearing is scheduled for 4 p.m. May 5. A trial date could be set at that hearing.

Altavista Police Department under administrative review for alleged 'irregularities'

The Altavista Police Department is under an administrative review.

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

American Red Cross faces significant blood shortage

Jesse Matthew s murder trial delayed — Jesse Matthew's murder trial delayed

Winter weather keeping Roanoke Red Cross volunteers busy

First responders prepare for possible train wrecks

One family has long history with Sweet Briar College

Danville is getting ready for the first day of spring

Yearly event brings businesses to Martinsville

Sex shows in library — Sex shows streamed from libraries

Weasel rides woodpecker into Internet meme

Still time to get your free pancakes at IHOP

A new way to get water in Carroll County

Some roads are still slick in rural areas

Algae was causing problems for Danville s water — Algae was causing problems for Danville's water

Other schools are working to help Sweet Briar students

Sweet Briar College is going out of business

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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Tsarnaev attorney: 'It was him'

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's attorney made one thing clear during her opening statement in the Boston Marathon bombing trial: He did it.
"It was him," defense attorney Judy Clarke told jurors.
Tsarnaev did carry the pressure cooker bombs on April 15, 2013, an...
Supreme Court case could kill Obamacare
Dow sets record as Nasdaq tops 5,000
McConnell wants to fast-track Iran bill
Deadly superbug scopes sold without approval
Paul Allen says he's found battleship wreck
Tsarnaev jury cuts across class, but not race

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Tom Brokaw to release book on battling cancer

Tom Brokaw, the NBC newsman and author of "The Greatest Generation," is writing a new book about his personal struggle with cancer.
'Sharknado 3' to storm back this summer
China tops U.S. at the box office for first time
'Walking Dead' town for sale
Grandin Theatre debt-free for the first time since 2002

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Altavista takes on Essex in regional high school basketball playoffs

We've reached the regional rounds of the VHSL basketball playoffs, with Altavista on the road to winning potentially a third consecutive state championship.
Franklin County to announce new football coach Wednesday
Duke's Williams leads all-ACC women's hoops team
Big East schools take top billing at ACC women's tourney
Manny Pacquiao courts more success

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Coffee is now a health food: Myth or fact?

Myth or fact? Coffee is good for you.
Recent winter weather causes blood donation shortage at Red Cross
Deadly superbug scopes sold without approval
ACA enrollees see refund delays
Supreme Court could kill affordable health care

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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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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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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

S.F. renters abandoning pets — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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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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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'Walking Dead' town for sale

The faded downtown of a small town in Georgia, made famous by an appearance on "The Walking Dead," can now be yours for the right price.

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Savings plans may soon cover more college expenses

The rules governing 529 college savings plans may soon become more flexible.

Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would expand the benefits offered by the college savings plans to include coverage of expenses like computers and I...

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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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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

22 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.