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OUR HEALTH: Angel of Mercy for D-Day Injured
Most people who work in healthcare are heroes in their own right, but some exhibit a special kind of heroism. Some practice their craft under horrid circumstances, even under the threat of gunfire from an armed enemy army, and a few of those are honored...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Health and Medical Professionals, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Festival 2013 in the books
WDBJ7 anchor/reporterThis Memorial Day weekend, Festival In The Park changed its location and its name. The annual event now called Festival 2013 and it moved from Elmwood Park to River's Edge because of construction. But that didn't seem to make much of a difference to...Tags: Weather Reports, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Music Industry, Weather
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 28 Hope you had a fabulous Memorial Day weekend! Of course, having yesterday off makes today feel like a Monday... We had perfect weather for all of the Memorial Day remembrance events. It's so important to take a moment and honor those who...Tags: Swine Flu, Dr. Seuss, Fantasy Sports, Learning Disability, Equestrian
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Memorial Day tribute at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke
Monday is the day to remember and honor those who have died serving our country. 100 people got together at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. It turned out to be a great day for family and friends to meet and remember those who sacrificed their...
Tags: Human Interest
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Home Depot gives back on Memorial Day
If you were over at the Home Depot on Hershberger Road, you were in luck. They were giving away dogs, hot dogs that it is. Observing Memorial Day , the store handed out the American favorite to customers for free. They lined up, and were grateful...
Tags: The Home Depot, Holidays, Hot Dogs, Animals, Foods and Beverages
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Families enjoy Memorial Day at Splash Valley
ReporterFamilies are taking advantage of the sun on this Memorial Day at Splash Valley. Many took a chance hoping that it didn't rain. And it was a gamble worth taking. Kids as well as adults enjoyed themselves in the sun and in the water. “We were... -
Truck driver killed in Patrick County Crash
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterVirginia State Police have released the name of the truck driver killed in an accident in Patrick County Monday morning. Joseph Rodger Hall, 58 they say died at the scene. He was from McKenney, Virginia. Hall was driving around 11:30 a.m. when...Tags: Patrick County, Accidental Death
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Memorial Day Crossfit Challenge
ReporterMany people ate hamburgers and hot-dogs, along with sipping on some cold lemonade on Memorial Day. But some took a different approach to the holiday. Roanoke Valley Crossfit held their Second Annual Murph Challenge. It's to honor Navy Seal Michael...Tags: Holidays, Human Interest
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Pool Safety: This is How Fast A Child Can Get In Trouble
It only takes 60 seconds for a child to get in trouble in the pool. Just 60 seconds for a fun day at the pool to turn tragic. Memorial Day is when most pools open for the season. Tonight we jump in to help you stay afloat and have a safe summer pool...
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Virginia gas prices are some of the lowest in the country
ReporterAAA reports that Virginia has some of the cheapest gas in the country. At a rest stop in Botetourt County, drivers took a quick break during their travels this holiday weekend. Some Memorial Day weekend travelers say it’s cheaper for them to...Tags: AAA, Travel, Botetourt County, Holiday Vacations, Trips and Vacations
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Memorial Day Run For The Wall makes stop in Montvale
For twenty-five years, bikers have made the 2000 mile journey from California to our nation's capital for the Memorial Day Run for the Wall. The motorcycle run honors the memory of military personnel, killed in action. Earlier today, a group of bikers...
Tags: Human Interest
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Smyth County remembers veterans with impressive display
ReporterCommunities across Virginia are preparing to observe Memorial Day, and Smyth County is recognizing its veterans with a unique display. American flags and white crosses fill the lawn of the Smyth County Courthouse. The Veterans of Foreign Wars placed...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Smyth County, Human Interest
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