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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: Guiding Light (tv program), Nicole Kidman, Jams and Jellies, Abusive Behavior, Golf
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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: Bank of America Corp., ACC Championship Game, College Football, North Carolina State Wolfpack, Virginia Cavaliers
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Top 5 local weather stories of 2011
The following are the top five local weather events in 2011 as voted on by the staff of the Blacksburg National Weather Service Office. You'll notice nearly all of the events were storm related, specifically tornadoes.
1. (Tie): The April 27th-28th...Tags: Natural Disasters, Natural Disasters, Pulaski County (Virginia), Weather, Rockbridge County
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State lawmakers to consider another school opening bill in 2012
ReporterLocal lawmakers defied the odds earlier this year, when they won passage of a controversial school opening bill. The measure allowed the city of Roanoke to start classes before Labor Day. Now, Salem Delegate Greg Habeeb wants to take the effort one...Tags: Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation
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Roanoke City Market Vendors preparing for big crowds for Dickens of a Christmas
ReporterDickens of a Christmas is just days away in downtown Roanoke. Thousands are expected to attend. The kick-off is the tree lighting ceremony near the Hotel Roanoke walkway on Salem Avenue. It takes place just after six o'clock. Afterwards, many will...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Christmas, Holidays, Religious Festivals
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Virginia House panel OKs pre-Labor Day school openings
A House of Delegates committee has given its overwhelming endorsement to a proposal to repeal a Virginia law that compels schools in tourist areas to open after Labor Day to accommodate hotels and vacation resorts.
Del. Bob Tata's bill, backed by Gov....Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Bob McDonnell, Health, School Examinations, School Examinations
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School Kids ask "where's the snow"?
Reporter"Where's the snow?" That the question many are asking, especially school kids. Because of the mild winter we're having, many schools in our hometowns haven't had snow days so far this year. Students can't believe it. "I remember some winters where...Tags: Snow Storms, Education, Weather, Pittsylvania County, Teaching and Learning
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Pre-Labor Day school start dies in Virginia Senate panel
A legislative priority in Gov. Bob McDonnell's public education improvement package that would allow local schools to open before Labor Day has failed a major Senate panel vote, a victim of Virginia's monied business and tourism lobbies.
The Senate...Tags: Lobbying, Bob McDonnell, Tour Operations Industry, Elections, Politics
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UPDATED: Governor outlines his K-12 agenda this afternoon
Gov. Bob McDonnell says he will push for the repeal of a state law that requires school divisions to open
after Labor Day, saying the longstanding measure is outmoded at a time when schools should be maximizing instructional time to prepare students for...Tags: Bob McDonnell, Politics, Human Interest, Career and Workplace, Budgets and Budgeting
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Area superintendents propose major changes to education
ReporterIt's time for change. That was the message behind a press conference held by several local school superintendents. In attendance were the superintendents from Roanoke City, Salem, Botetourt County, Montgomery County, Bedford, Floyd, and Craig County. A...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Teachers, Education, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Career and Workplace
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Justin McLeod's Blog
May 24
Anatomy of a story
Last week, we reported the Roanoke Times was pulling most of its funding for the July 4th celebration in Roanoke, Music for Americans. The story aired on Friday. It prompted a debate in our newsroom and at least one...Tags: Nicole Kidman, Abusive Behavior, Winter's Bone (movie), Memorial Day, Barack Obama
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Three men riding bicycles cross-country for cancer research
ReporterThree men from the Roanoke Valley are riding bicycles cross-country to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The "Roll Over Cancer" team has finished more than half of its journey. Two-time cancer survivor, Rob Leonard, is being joined by his...Tags: Facebook, Hodgkins Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Cancer
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