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Fan convention for The Waltons comes to Lynchburg

People enjoy the Gospel Celebration at the Jubilee Center

Highlanders take the Polar Plunge at Radford

Privacy legislation produces unlikely alliance in Richmond

Meet the Waltons 022715 — Stars of 'The Waltons' meet with fans at Lynchburg convention

(img1)mysticon 22715 — Mysticon begins in Roanoke

(img1)that dress 22715 — Medical expert talks about online dress debate

(img1)Guys and dolls 22715 — Roanoke Police Department execute search warrant at pool hall

(img1)Inclusive churches 022715 — Church encourages congregations to include everyone

(img1)Trafficking 22715 — Bill passes that will combat sex trafficking in Virginia

(img1)XGR Friday 22715 — Virginia lawmakers reach agreement on ethics reform Friday night

Bedford County deputies to begin bicycle patrols

Painful progress for Blacksburg developer

Human trafficking bill passed in Virginia

Lawmakers say General Assembly session was a success

Investigators searching for tire dumping suspect

Dog on the mend after surviving sever case of hypothermia

New bed and breakfast comes to downtown Rocky Mount

NATIONAL & WORLD NEWS

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Moscow: Thousands mourn slain Putin critic

This was supposed to be a rally led by Boris Nemtsov, had he lived two more days to see it.
But after the Russian opposition figure was gunned down Friday night, Sunday's rally in Moscow took on a different theme. Instead of gathering to criticize Rus...
'Street racer' allegedly kills 2
14-year-old girl killed in Alabama after Facebook spat
Missing UK teens seen on video in Turkey
Three dead, one wounded in Missouri shootings
Netanyahu calls U.S. trip 'crucial'
Chinese take a liking to 'Downton Abbey' and all things British

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Stolen Oscars dress possibly recovered

The police may have found the missing dress.
You know, the white custom Calvin Klein gown that adorned actress Lupita Nyong'o when she attended Sunday's Academy Awards.
The one encrusted with 6,000 white Akoya pearls that Fortune estimated was worth $...
Fans honor Nimoy with tweets, Vulcan salute
Author confirms 'Looking for Alaska' filming
Kelly Osbourne quits E!'s 'Fashion Police'
Some 'House of Cards' fans already finish season 3

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SPORTS NEWS

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Federer beats Djokovic to win Dubai title

A ruthless Roger Federer confidently dispatched World No 1. Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 to take the Dubai Tennis Championships title Saturday in little over one hour and 36 minutes.
The Swiss master, appearing in his 126th tour final (of which he has now w...
Brogdon's 19 lead No. 2 Virginia past Virginia Tech, 69-57
Stolen NASCAR Sprint Cup car found in Georgia
ODAC Tournament roundup: Men's quarterfinals
Vandy's Stallings apologizes after yelling at player

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HEALTH NEWS

New study looks at how women recover from heart attacks

The findings from New York University show stress can cause young and middle aged women to have a worse recovery than men after a heart attack.
Secret Service says $1.7 million missing from Centra Health Credit Union
Dentists check for oral cancer in downtown Roanoke
Investigators ask for help after more than 100 tires are dumped in Roanoke County
UnitedHealth limits coverage for most common hysterectomies

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Radford University helps more than a dozen students affected by two house fires

Radford University students and staff are helping their own with several in-person and online fundraising drives after two fires destroyed off campus homes.
Highlander Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics
Princess tea party takes aim at bullying in Roanoke
Campbell County cancer patient finds success with investigative drug
TAP honors local African Americans, celebrates Black History Month

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TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Volcano grows Japanese island

Magma and lava from a Japanese volcano is forming new geography in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean.
An eruption on the tiny volcanic island of Nishinoshima in November 2013 formed a small islet right next to it when molten lava cooled.
That islet ha...
They're getting cash, free products, and YouTube-famous
Iran hacked a US casino, US says
The 'memristor': A new era for electronics?
Get ready for lawsuits over net neutrality

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#TheDress goes viral: Sales soar 347%

A social media frenzy about the color of a dress is bringing fame and fortune for one small British fashion company.
Officer says he was poisoned at McDonald's
'The Dress' becomes huge BuzzFeed traffic driver
1,000-year-old mummified monk found in statue
Basketball teams banned for throwing game

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LEISURE

Unearthing America's truffle trove a lucrative niche

U.S. truffles niche small but lucrative — Brad Barket/Getty Images

Jim Sanford and his dog Tom can be found on the hunt in Tennessee's foothills, searching for the highly prized underground fungus known as the truffle.

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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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Lawsuit says Purina dry food harmful to dogs

Beneful Purina dog food — Skip Bolen/Getty Images for Beneful

Beneful dry dog food produced by Nestle Purina PetCare has "resulted in serious illness and death of thousands of dogs," a lawsuit says.

The eight kinds of Beneful dog food have caused internal bleeding, liver failure, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss,...

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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

Asian Americans are catching white Americans in the wealth race

Asians, Asian Americans — iPandastudio/iStock

Asians are on their way to toppling whites as the wealthiest group in America.

Asians have had higher median incomes than their white counterparts, according to a new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The typical Asian family has brought...

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The answer to New York City's housing crisis: Smaller apartments

Pre-fab apartments will be 250-350 square feet — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

New York City has a housing problem: Real estate is too expensive, and there's not enough of it. The city is betting on solutions like My Micro NY, which is building prefabricated units that are 250-350 square feet.

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Olbermann suspended over Penn State tweets

ESPN has suspended anchor Keith Olbermann for the remainder of the week over a Twitter spat that the anchor had with fans of Penn State University.

Early Monday, a Penn State supporter tweeted at Olbermann with the university's trademark slogan: "We A...

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Warren Buffett knows who next Berkshire CEO is

Warren Buffett, the billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, expects even better times ahead for his company. He also said that he knows who will one day replace him.

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

LOCAL PHOTOS

What to expect with Sunday's icy mix

A wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet will move in early Sunday morning impacting many throughout the day. Temperatures will hover at or below 32° all day. Here's a play-by-play of what to expect with Sunday's ice. A glaze up to .20" of ice is possible before dissipating in the late afternoon. Ice accretion will lead to hazardous road conditions and isolated power outages.
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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.