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Conservation of the USS Monitor's turret opens window on Civil War history
ReporterNext year will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the standoff between the Civil War ironclads the USS Monitor and the Confederate ship Virginia. This summer, we're learning more about that battle and the men who fought it, because...Tags: Mariners' Museum, Environmental Issues, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, New Year's Day, Conservation
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Carroll County History
Founded: 1842 History: Carroll County was formed in 1842 after it broke away from Grayson County. Part of Patrick County was later added. The county was named after Charles Carroll, who was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of...Tags: Arts and Culture, Patrick County, Virginia, Justice System, Charles Carroll
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Martinsville History
Founded: 1928 History: Martinsville, founded by Native American Revolutionary War general Joseph Martin, began as a part of the larger Henry County. Martinsville, though recognized as a separate town, wasn't officially independent of Henry County...Tags: Arts and Culture, Patrick County, Minority Groups, Henry County, Consumer Goods Industries
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Henry County History
Founded: 1777 History: Henry County was once part of Pittsylvania County, before separating and becoming Patrick Henry County, which was named after Patrick Henry. In 1785, parts northern Patrick Henry County and parts of Bedford County were merged...Tags: Arts and Culture, Pittsylvania County, Consumer Goods Industries, Patrick Henry, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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OUR HEALTH: Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus. The data is startling, and it’s getting worse.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects more than 25 million people in the U.S., or 8.3 percent of the population. It’s the seventh leading cause of...Tags: Blood, Insulin, National Institutes of Health, Medical Research, Healthy Diet
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OUR HEALTH: Colon Cancer
Too Young For Colon Cancer
“Stunned. Shocked. Numb.” That’s how Greg Myers describes his reaction when he learned what was causing his pain. “I guess the best way to describe it is numb – it was hard to process it all at one...Tags: Human Body, Colon Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Health Treatments, Constipation
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Ninety-six percent of Virginia schools reach full accreditation
Ninety-six percent of Virginia's public schools are fully accredited for the 2011-12 school year.
The Virginia Department of Education made the announcement Thursday. The accreditation is based on performance of students on Standards of Learning and...Tags: Powhatan County, New Kent County, Elementary Schools, Bath County, Standards
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Civil War diary captures accounts of war from Confederate and Union soldiers
The stories of two soldiers, on opposite sides of the war, are captured in one diary.
The diary of Virginia Tech's first president, and Confederate captain, Charles Minor, records his life in the 1860s.
While fighting in the Civil War, Minor’s...Tags: Arts, Arts and Culture, Virginia Tech, Fine Arts, Colleges and Universities
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New mosaics celebrate history of the Roanoke City Market Building
ReporterThe renovation of the Roanoke City Market Building is on track for a grand re-opening around Labor Day. Soon the restaurants that will occupy the building will get the green light to start moving into their spaces, but this week a signature piece of the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Maryland, Labor Day
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Greenbrier Resort rich in history
ReporterThousands of golf fans will travel to White Sulphur Springs this week for the Greenbrier Classic. The tournament is only in its second year, but the resort where it's held is steeped in history. "There's this depth of history here that I don't think...Tags: Arts and Culture, World War II (1939-1945), U.S. Army, Sports, Greenbrier Classic
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18th century history on display this weekend in Elliston
Reporter18th century living history will be on display this weekend at East Montgomery Park in Elliston. The Great Road Encampment is Saturday and Sunday. The event features demonstrations by 18th century reenactors. Visitors will see flintlock muskets,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Washington (U.S. state)
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A Roanoke museum thrives despite having to move
ReporterThey say change can be tough but it hasn't exactly been a bad thing for the Science Museum of Western Virginia. Two months ago, the Science Museum moved from its long time location at Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke to the upper level of...Tags: Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Science, Virginia, Roanoke County
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