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50 years after her death, Patsy Cline receives fresh attention in her hometown
ReporterPatsy Cline was a trailblazer, a country music star whose homegrown talent was matched only by her determination. 50 years after her death, she's getting the recognition she deserves in her own hometown. Virginia Hensley was 16 years old when she moved...Tags: Arts and Culture, Radio Industry, Museums, Human Interest, Entertainment
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Gene Simmons, Black Friday (shopping), Christian Bale, Email, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Roanoke County schools plan to start classes before Labor Day this fall
Roanoke County parents can plan to send their kids to school before Labor Day next year; at least for now. The school board approved its calendar and will start four days before Labor Day, despite needing a waiver from the state to do so. Bills to let...
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Part of Governor Bob McDonnell's education reform is in committee
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A major component of Gov. Bob McDonnell's education reform package is on a House committee's agenda. The Education Committee is scheduled to consider legislation Wednesday that would direct the state Department of Education to...
Tags: Bob McDonnell, Government, Executive Branch, Politics
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Is school about to start after Labor Day?
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Roanoke County School Board may have to make the decision to start school after Labor Day in the next two weeks. Given the past few winters, school leaders don't sound too optimistic they'll be able to keep the waiver granted to them by the state...Tags: Roanoke County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Holidays
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Roanoke County Schools deputy superintendent weighs in on Labor Day waiver issue
WDBJ 7 Anchor/ReporterWe have snow in the forecast for Friday, but it will take a lot of snow days for Roanoke County schools to get to keep its long-time waiver to start the school year before Labor Day. Roanoke County schools deputy superintendent Allen Journell says the...Tags: Weather Reports, Weather, Holidays
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Delegate targets post Labor Day school opening
A political fight that could have an impact on school calendars across the state will be back in the spotlight early next year. Salem Delegate Greg Habeeb has introduced legislation that would give school boards control over their calendars, and...
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6-year-old Montgomery County boy saves uncle from burning home
WDBJ7 ReporterMitchell Austin-Bandy says he was scared, but he would have done it again. Running into a house that's on fire is never recommended, but young Mitchell saw his window of opportunity and he seized it. A fire on the third floor of the Shawsville house...Tags: Bandy, Sports
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Roanoke residents spend Labor Day running for a Labor of Love
Some folks might have had this holiday off, but it didn't stop them from hitting the pavement for a Labor of Love in Roanoke. It's an event the Commonwealth Catholic Charities have put on for the last four years, but this year they included a 5K. ...
Tags: Social Issues, Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Religion and Belief
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Rainy weather pushes holiday activities indoors
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefGloomy weather pushed some of your Labor Day fun indoors. That didn't stop many of you from spending your holiday on the water. Boaters were out in strong numbers at Smith Mountain Lake. Some had to cut their plans short, when rain started coming...Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Labor Legislation, Holidays, Career and Workplace
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Buena Vista Parade attracts big names in Virginia Politics
WDBJ7 ReporterThey call it the kick off to the political season in Virginia, but for the town of Buena Vista, it might as well be the Super Bowl. Their annual Labor Day Parade attracts big political names and is the talk of the town. Margaret Byers calls this small-...Tags: Holidays, Buena Vista (Buena Vista, Virginia)
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