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UPDATED: Interstate 81 blasting won't be finished before Memorial Day weekend
A Virginia Department of Transportation spokesman said Thursday morning that blasting will be suspended on Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28. An earlier news release from VDOT only listed Monday's suspension. ---------------------- Blasting on...
Tags: Human Interest, Virginia Department of Transportation, Montgomery County (Virginia), Heavy Engineering, Memorial Day
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Sales tax holiday for hurricane preparation starts Friday across Virginia
In preparation of hurricane season, Virginia is giving consumers a break on sales tax for certain items. Governor McDonnell announced that from May 25-31 is Virginia's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. According to a news release, shoppers can...
Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Politics, First Aid, Disasters and Accidents, Taxation
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Gas prices down for sixth straight week, just in time for Memorial Day travel
WDBJ7 ProducerGas prices continue their way down for the sixth straight week, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded now sits at $3.69 a gallon. That's down from $3.73 a gallon last week....Tags: AAA, Trips and Vacations, Human Interest, Travel, Memorial Day
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WDBJ7 learns Roanoke's July 4th celebration is in danger of being canceled
ReporterWDBJ7 has learned that Roanoke's July 4th celebration is in real danger of being canceled this year. It's been a tradition in Roanoke since 1976. For many years, Music for Americans took place at Victory Stadium before moving over the River's Edge...Tags: Entertainment, Music Industry, Music, Concerts
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Mules will lead the way when visitors return to Explore Park this summer
Reporter"Get it done boys, come on." Mikel Carmon urges her two mules, Lester and Festus, down a wooded path in the heart of Virginia's Explore Park. Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, covered wagon rides will bring visitors back into the park. A preview...Tags: Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Music, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Human Interest
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 1I enjoyed a trip down memory lane last night, when I had the pleasure of serving as emcee for William Byrd High School's Open House. I am a 1989 graduate of Byrd, and loved seeing the many improvements made to the school. As part of a...Tags: here! (tv network), Katherine Jackson, U.S. Navy, Email, Dentistry and Dental Health
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WDBJ7 announces winner of "Show us your Green" contest
Owen Merrit has won WDBJ7's "Show us your Green" contest.
Merrit will be a judge in Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday.
He was selected the winner by a WDBJ7 committee.
Contestants had to submit their best "green" picture and tell us why...Tags: Arts and Culture, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Festive Events
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Alcohol-related crashes could soar on St. Patrick's Day
ReporterSaturday morning, thousands of people will fllood into downtown Roanoke for St. Patricks Day festivities. And when the parade is over, many people will still be celebrating with an alcoholic beverage. "And I want people to have a good time," said Roanoke...Tags: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), St. Patrick's Day, Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Virginia Tech releases 2012 football schedule
Virginia Tech will open its 2012 football season on Labor Day night with a home game against Georgia Tech.
The Hokies will host the Yellow Jackets at 8 p.m. Sept. 3 in Lane Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN.
After that, Virginia Tech will play...Tags: College Sports, Virginia Cavaliers, Orange Bowl, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Cincinnati Bearcats
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Organizers expect record crowds for St. Patrick's Day fesitivities in downtown Roanoke
ReporterThere is already plenty of green in downtown Roanoke. Many restaurants and businesses were busy Friday getting ready for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. The big draw is the McDonald's St. Patrick's Day Parade. It begins at 11 A.M. The parade will...Tags: Arts and Culture, McDonald's, Festive Events, St. Patrick's Day
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Holiday parade schedule
The holiday season is upon us.
Here is a list of parades for hometowns throughout the area:
Bedford Christmas Parade
Time/location: 12 p.m. Saturday, December 3. The rain date will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 4.
Parade route: The parade starts...Tags: Arts and Culture, Religious Festivals, Entertainment Events, Blacksburg, Roxbury
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List of holiday events
Are you looking for holiday events in the area?
Here is a list of what's happening for the holidays in many of our hometowns.
The lists are by day, with recurring events at the bottom.
To submit your event, send an email to news@wdbj7.com ...Tags: JC Penney Company Inc., Lutheranism, Christmas Music (genre), Religious Festivals, Music
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