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Blasting will slow traffic on Interstate 77 in Carroll County on Wednesday afternoon
Blasting on Interstate 77 in Carroll County will slow traffic Wednesday afternoon.Crews are removing rocks along a slope between mile markers 2 and 4.The blasting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday. Rolling road blocks in the northbound and southbound...
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Emergency Incidents
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UPDATED: Investigators say a furnace blew up at Radford foundry Sunday morning
UPDATED 4:55pm: Investigators have an idea of what may have caused an early morning explosion and fire at a plant that makes metal parts for cars in Radford. It happened at the Grede Foundry in the 1700 block of West Main Street just after midnight...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Fires, Plant Openings, Emergency Incidents
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Police looking for person of interest after a bomb threat at a Covington bank
Covington Police are looking who's behind an apparent threat at the Wells Fargo Bank. The call came in to emergency dispatchers shortly before 3:00 p.m that a bomb was left inside the bank. A bomb sniffing dog and bomb technicians from the Virginia...
Tags: Covington (Covington, Virginia), Emergency Incidents
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W.Va. mine where 2010 blast killed 29 is sealed
Alpha Natural Resources has completed sealing the West Virginia mine where an explosion killed 29 workers in 2010. Alpha spokesman Ted Pile tells The Register-Herald that crews put the final concrete seal in place at the Upper Big Branch mine on...
Tags: Massey Energy Company, Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Emergency Incidents
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Bedford County man recalls witnessing attack on Pearl Harbor
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefWhen you first ask John Havens about Pearl Harbor, he'll tell you his memory is fuzzy. "We survived," said Havens. "That's about all I can say." But get him talking, and you'll hear a dramatic story. "The memory I'll never forget is when that first...Tags: Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Emergency Incidents
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Altavista family receiving support from around the world for injured soldier
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefChristopher Walker is the boy next door, who grew up to serve his country. Kim Taylor has known him his whole life. "People are just commending him for the impact he's had on their life," said Taylor. Friends and complete strangers are thanking...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Afghanistan, U.S. Army, Health, Emergency Incidents
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UPDATE: I-81 crash scene in Botetourt County cleared
UPDATED 9:32 p.m.: The Virginia Department of Transportation says it has cleared the scene of a big rig crash in Botetourt County. Backups are still at about 1 mile, but are expected to ease up soon.
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UPDATED 9:20 p.m.: The...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Disasters and Accidents, Environmental Issues, Transportation Accidents, Traffic
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Tips for caring for a fresh cut Christmas Tree
ReporterThis time of year, keeping the season safe is just as important as spreading holiday cheer. It's crucial to make sure every step is taken to eliminate Christmas tree fire hazards. Roanoke Fire-EMS held a demonstration to show how quickly...Tags: AAA, Religious Festivals, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Passenger Cars, Christmas
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New jobs coming to Botetourt County
New jobs coming to Botetourt County.
TREAD Corporation announced Friday it's expanding operations in Botetourt County, creating 100 new jobs.
TREAD Corp. is a manufacturer of bulk handling equipment for the explosives industry.
Here is the full news...Tags: Global Expansion, Virginia, Politics, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Montgomery County schools make repairs to meet safety codes
ReporterConstruction crews are working to make sure Montgomery County schools are up to par for the new school year. Safety code violations were found in numerous schools earlier this year. After the Blacksburg High School gym collapsed in 2010, a...Tags: Education, High Schools, Schools, Blacksburg, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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UPDATED: Man arrested for having explosive device near Radford University
A scary situation near Radford University on Saturday night.
Here's what happened.
A Radford University police officer pulled over a vehicle here near the 600 block of Clement Street.
That's about a block away from...Tags: File Sharing, Firearms, Defense, Pulaski County (Virginia), Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Home explosion scares Pittsylvania County family
ReporterA scary wake-up call for one family in Pittsylvania County Friday morning. A mother and son woke up to what sounded like an explosion in their home in Axton around 5 a.m. Their living room furniture was on fire and a window -- broken. Deputies say...Tags: Pittsylvania County, Emergency Incidents
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