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Train derails in Appomattox County, no one hurt

Train derails in Appomattox County, no one hurt

A traffic alert to tell you about in Appomattox County. State Police have shut down Piney Ridge Road, just off of Route 460, after a train went off the tracks.

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New addition to a Vinton park
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"Glass fusing" gaining popularity in the world of fine art
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Three Blacksburg men facing meth charges
89-year-old man charged in Chesapeake homicide

89-year-old man charged in Chesapeake homicide
Building condemned in Roanoke after electrical fire

Building condemned in Roanoke after electrical fire
TRAFFIC ALERT: Right lane of Rt. 220N closed in Roanoke County

TRAFFIC ALERT: Right lane of Rt. 220N closed in Roanoke County
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Inmate escapes from Danville work crew
Many hotels may have to close pools because of new rules

Many hotels may have to close pools because of new rules
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Lawyers for ex-Senator John Edwards rest case
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It really is hot in here: U.S. has warmest 12 months on record
How Mitt Romney will choose his running mate

How Mitt Romney will choose his running mate
Zimmerman had broken nose, black eyes, head lacerations, ABC News reports

Zimmerman had broken nose, black eyes, head lacerations, ABC News reports
Shoe company giving $40 million in refunds after claiming its shoes will tone your body

Shoe company giving $40 million in refunds after claiming its shoes will tone your body
UPDATED: Multi-vehicle accident causing delays in Montgomery County

UPDATED: Multi-vehicle accident causing delays in Montgomery County
You can get a bargain on several items in the month of May

You can get a bargain on several items in the month of May
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