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Report of Stonewall Jackson's Prayer Tree being stolen is not true
A fallen 350-year-old oak known as Stonewall Jackson's Prayer Tree wasn't stolen after all.
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office says a Tuesday report that the tree was stolen from private property near Grottoes was a "miscommunication between two...Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Theft, Augusta County
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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Galax and Parry McCluer roll; Patrick Henry falls
The high school regionals kept rolling Thursday night.
Patrick Henry was trying to knock off Gar-field.
Andy Gray, the former William Fleming assistant, had his team ready to go.
But early on they couldn't slow down B-J Hamlett. He got warm from...Tags: Woodrow Wilson, Automotive Equipment, Patrick Henry, William Campbell, George Mason
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Anti-bullying message comes to Roanoke City Schools
ReporterBullying is a big problem. A recent survey shows 77% of students say they've been bullied. A nationwide anti-bullying program is in Roanoke this week. It is called Rachel's Challenge. It is inspired by Rachel Scott, the first person killed at...Tags: Columbine High School, Education, Health and Safety at School
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Dr. James Robertson publishes new Civil War book
ReporterDr. James "Bud" Robertson has a new book coming out. The historian and recently retired Virginia Tech professor has recounted some of the lesser-known stories from the Civil War. He will be signing his new book this evening from 4-8 p.m. at...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Religion and Belief, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Slavery
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Students spending summer repairing homes in Roanoke
InternWhile many students are spending their summer break relaxing, others are hard at work repairing homes in Roanoke. They're part of World Changers, a faith-based missions group. And get this: Each students pays $249 to participate. The group is working...Tags: Human Interest, Home Improvement
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LewisGale strikes deal with Carilion in Medicare Advantage Plans
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterTwo of the regions big healthcare systems have struck a deal that will give some Medicare patients more choices. Patients who are signed up for Carilion's Medicare Advantage Plans will soon have access to LewisGale facilities and doctors. The...Tags: Volleyball, Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Medicare
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VMI adds Stonewall's house to museum operations
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) -- Virginia Military Institute has added Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson's house in Lexington to its museum operations.
Gov. Bob McDonnell approved transferring the house to VMI from the Stonewall Jackson Foundation in late May,...Tags: Lexington (Lexington, Virginia), Bob McDonnell
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People with Lyme Disease share their stories in Roanoke
ReporterPeople shared their stories of pain in hopes of helping others. On Tuesday evening, the governor's task force on lyme disease held a meeting inside Stonewall Jackson Middle School in Roanoke. About 65 people showed up. Several testified about the...Tags: Lyme Disease, Politics, Headaches, Elections, Executive Branch
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Roanoke middle school evacuated because of smoke
Assignment ManagerRoanoke firefighters were called to Stonewall Jackson Middle School Tuesday afternoon because of smoke in the auditorium. The school was evacuated for a time but classes have now resumed. The incident was reported just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. ... -
LOOKING BACK: From our files for July 1
100 years ago — 1912 The anniversary of the final battle of Malvern Hill was held in Harrodsburg under the auspices of the local United Daughters of the Confederacy. The dedicatory services were in connection with the marking of the graves of 32...
Tags: Wars and Interventions, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics
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Living Here: Nearby attractions
Many destinations are within easy driving distance of Hampton Roads. Pack a cooler, fill up the tank and hit the road. 1. Appomattox Court House, Appomattox The buildings and fields where Robert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate army are still a...Tags: Museums, Woodrow Wilson, Wars and Interventions, John Brown, Travel
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Never forget: Freedom is not free!
Is freedom free? I think not. It was not free for the Minute Men who gave their lives during the birth of our country at Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill. It was not free for those Marines who faced the “Halls of Montezuma” on that distant...Tags: Spanish-American War, Unrest, Conflicts and War, American Civil War (1861-1865), World War II (1939-1945)
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