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Wendell Scott6 013115 — Wendell Scott Foundation making a difference in the lives of others

Mojo Nixon 013115 — Danville native keeping the memory of Wendell Scott alive through music and song

Drive for Diversity program 013115 — Drive for Diversity program breaking down the color barrier in NASCAR

Wrecked Wendell Scott car 013115 — Driving legends Richard Petty and Ned Jarrett helped Wendell Scott

Wendell Scott garage 013115 — Friends tell stories about NASCAR Hall of Famer Wendell Scott

Buz McKim NASCAR historian 013115 — NASCAR historian talks about Wendell Scott

Frank Scott 013115 — Wendell Scott's son explains what Hall of Fame honor means to him and his family

Wendell Scott7 013115 — Wendell Scott competed at a time when racial tensions were high

Wendell Scott5 013115 — PART 4: Wendell Scott: Racing Through the Barriers

Wendell Scott4 013115 — PART 3: Wendell Scott: Racing Through the Barriers

Wendell Scott3 013115 — PART 2: Wendell Scott: Racing Through the Barriers

Wendell Scott2 013115 — PART 1: Wendell Scott: Racing Through the Barriers

Wendell Scott inducted into Nascar Hall of Fame

Glass Coach 013015 — WDBJ7

E.C. Glass High School urged to hire first black head football coach

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Decision to close Norfolk Southern offices impacts Roanoke Rescue Mission toy drive

Buz McKim gives perspective on Wedell Scott s life career — Buz McKim gives his perspective on Wedell Scott's life, career

How social media played a role in locating Aysia Lewis

Roanoke County human resources director resigns

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

In football they trust: Polynesians' pipeline to the American dream

There are only about 300,000 Samoans and Tongans in America but their impact in one of the most American sports of all time is huge.
"As Polynesian kids, we were much bigger than the other kids in high school so it was natural for us to excel and do w...
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ISIS fighters: Strikes drove us from Kobani
2.1 million cars recalled for crash sensors
U.S., Russian cross Pacific in balloon
Gaps in GOP field present opening for Walker
Mike Pence's very bad week

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

In football they trust: Polynesians' pipeline to the American dream

There are only about 300,000 Samoans and Tongans in America but their impact in one of the most American sports of all time is huge.
"As Polynesian kids, we were much bigger than the other kids in high school so it was natural for us to excel and do w...
5 new books teens will dive into
1 killed, 2 hurt on set of Martin Scorsese's movie
Friend: Hit-and-run victim former label owner, youth mentor
Michelle Obama is an 'American Sniper' fan

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SPORTS NEWS

In football they trust: Polynesians' pipeline to the American dream

There are only about 300,000 Samoans and Tongans in America but their impact in one of the most American sports of all time is huge.
"As Polynesian kids, we were much bigger than the other kids in high school so it was natural for us to excel and do w...
Serena Williams wins Australian Open
Murray's fiancee unleashes sweary rant
Judge to Hernandez jury: Enjoy Super Bowl, be vigilant
Danville native Wendell Scott inducted into NASCAR's Hall of Fame

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HEALTH NEWS

Will Soylent solve our food problems?

Statistically speaking, the end of January is where New Year's resolutions go to die. According to a study by the University of Scranton published last year in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, after one month has passed, over a third of those who'...
Measles cases in California still climbing
Radio host Medved says he has cancer
Plague kills dozens in Madagascar
Yoga for Super Bowl stars, weekend warriors

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GOOD NEWS

Wendell Scott Foundation changing lives in Southern Virginia

The group is changing the lives of kids in Southern Virginia. Hundreds of kids to be exact.
Roanoke middle school participates in NASA challenge
Pet owners discuss building new dog park in Roanoke County
Grayson County ranked second in report on job creation
Dinosaurs and Fossils! take over Roanoke science museum

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

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Drone maker: Malfunction 'highly unlikely'

The owner of a small drone that crashed at the White House earlier this week is blaming technical problems with the DJI Phantom quadcopter for the apparent mishap, though the creator of the device says it's "highly unlikely" the device malfunctioned....
Feds say they've taken down revenge porn king
FAA says 'no' to drones at Super Bowl
Bill Gates reveals his only regret
74.5 million iPhones is ...

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IRRESISTIBLE NEWS

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Meet Rami: Part dachshund ... part pit bull?

What if a dachshund and a pit bull got together and had puppies? A Georgia man found a dog with just those canine characteristics in his backyard.
First Las Vegas White Castle opens to feeding frenzy
Candy shop makes edible deflated football
Wrongfully convicted man awarded $6M
Kerry fined for not shoveling snow from sidewalk

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LEISURE

Will Soylent solve our food problems?

Statistically speaking, the end of January is where New Year's resolutions go to die. According to a study by the University of Scranton published last year in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, after one month has passed, over a third of those who'...

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Custody battle brewing over 'Zombie Cat'

Bart the zombie miracle cat — Tampa Bay Humane Society

A custody battle could be brewing over the Florida cat that was supposedly thought to be dead, buried and found alive several days later.

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U.S., Russian cross Pacific in balloon

They didn't go around the world, but then again it didn't take them close to 80 days. Regardless, it's likely Jules Verne would be very proud of American Troy Bradley and Russian Leonid Tiukhtyaev, who together broke records crossing the Pacific toge...

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FAMILY

Alabama judge warns gov against gay marriage

Facebook same-sex marriage icons — From Facebook

Alabama's Supreme Court chief justice hand delivered a letter to Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday urging him to oppose the "tyranny" of federal court rulings that have used "specious pretexts" to rule against same-sex marriage bans.

"As of this date, 44...

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Boomerang home buyers are coming back

Millions of Americans who lost their homes during the foreclosure crisis are now poised to become homeowners again.

That's according to a new report from RealtyTrac, which estimates that 7.3 million so-called "boomerang buyers" will return to the U.S...

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Poverty: A growing problem in America's schools

The majority of children in America's public schools now are low-income. And that has major implications for the future of the nation's workforce.

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Who actually benefits from Obama's 'Middle Class Economics'?

President Obama says he's all about the middle class. But a Tax Policy Center fellow says many in the middle class won't benefit from Obama's proposal.

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LOCAL PHOTOS

Graphics: What to expect from the late weekend storm

A low pressure system will move from the Tennessee valley across the Mid Atlantic and off the northeast coast Sunday through Monday. While temperatures will be marginal for an all snow event, we expect more of a cold rain for many areas. However, the mountains have the best chance of seeing accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday.
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PHOTOS: Wendell Scott

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Photos from the life of Wendell Scott. Scott is being inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
PHOTOS: Hendrick Motorsports

Pictures of Jeff Gordon, Chase Elliott, Dale Earnhart Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, and Rick Hendrick.
PHOTOS: Ganassi Racing

Pictures of Kyle Larson, Jamie McMurray, Chip Ganassi, and Felix Sabates during the 2015 NASCAR Media Tour.
PHOTOS: Richard Childress Racing

Pictures of Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon, Paul Menard, and Richard Childress.