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    May 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. 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: White House, Chemotherapy, Gene Simmons, Brunch, Somer Thompson

    2. May 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Large blood drive being held in Roanoke Monday

    A large blood drive is getting underway at a church in Roanoke Monday.
    A large blood drive is getting underway at a church in Roanoke Monday. The American Red Cross says Monday's blood drive at St. Phillip Lutheren Church on Williamson Road is the largest church blood drive in Southwest Virginia. This is the 20th year...
    3. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Teenager credits neighbor for saving him from Hollins Road fire

    A local firefighter is recovering at home after a roof collapsed on him while trying to put out a fire.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    A local firefighter is recovering at home after a roof collapsed on him while trying to put out a fire. Roanoke City and County Fire Departments arrived at a townhome complex located off of Hollins Road around 4:15 pm on Tuesday. Neighbors said they...

    Tags: Fires

    4. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Discarded cigarette butt causes heavy fire damage to Roanoke townhome

    An improperly discarded cigarette butt was determined as the cause of a fire that left a Roanoke townhouse heavily damaged, a firefighter injured, and a portion of Hollins road closed to traffic on Tuesday afternoon.
    An improperly discarded cigarette butt was determined as the cause of a fire that left a Roanoke townhouse heavily damaged, a firefighter injured, and a portion of Hollins road closed to traffic on Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release, the...

    Tags: Fires, Manufacturing and Engineering, Disasters and Accidents, Hospitals and Clinics, Heavy Engineering

    5. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. UPDATED: Fire heavily damages home in Clifton Forge

    A house gutted by a fire Thursday morning will have to be torn down, according to Clifton Forge's fire chief.
    Assignment Manager
    A house gutted by a fire Thursday morning will have to be torn down, according to Clifton Forge's fire chief. Chief Mark Nicely said flames were already tearing through the roof of the house as the first fire truck left the station nearby.  All...

    Tags: Fires

    6. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Emergency officials try to help residents get ready for severe weather before it strikes

    Thursday night's storm are making a lot of people remember last year's derecho that left many without power and supplies for days.
    Thursday night's storm are making a lot of people remember last year's derecho that left many without power and supplies for days. And that's why emergency officials in Bedford County are trying to get people ready before that severe weather strikes....

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), First Aid

    7. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Crews investigating after apartment fire in Northwest Roanoke

    We're waiting to get more details from Roanoke fire officials about an apartment fire this morning.
    We're waiting to get more details from Roanoke fire officials about an apartment fire this morning. It happened around 11:30 today along Montauk Road. The fire began in an apartment on the third floor. Investigators are still working to determine the...
    8. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. American Red Cross launches tornado app

    March is Red Cross month, and that means the organization wants you to know what they're doing for the community.           
    March is Red Cross month, and that means the organization wants you to know what they're doing for the community.            The American Red Cross launched a new app Monday. It’s the tornado app, and it’s free to anyone with a Mac or...

    Tags: Apple iPad, Weather Warnings, Hurricanes, Relief and Aid Organizations, Apple iPhone

    9. Jan 31, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Evacuations ordered in Pulaski County; shelter opens at Pulaski High School

    Pulaski County officials have lifted the evacuation notice.
    Pulaski County officials have lifted the evacuation notice. Also, the emergency shelter at Pulaski High School has been closed. In the meantime, drivers are asked to use caution because a few roads still have high water. Here is the news release:...

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Emergency Incidents, Bodies of Water, Natural Disasters, Floods

    10. Jan 30, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Fire damages Danville home early Wednesday morning

    The Danville Red Cross is helping a man and his 10 year old son after a fire broke out at his house early Wednesday morning.
    The Danville Red Cross is helping a man and his 10 year old son after a fire broke out at his house early Wednesday morning. Fire crews say the fire started at a house on Claiborne Street around 3:15 a.m. The flames started in the kitchen on a stove-...
    11. Jan 18, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Pulaski County to open an emergency shelter

    Pulaski County and the Red Cross will open an emergency shelter at Pulaski Elementary School at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.
    Pulaski County and the Red Cross will open an emergency shelter at Pulaski Elementary School at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The shelter will remain open overnight, as the need exists. Pulaski Elementary School is located at the intersection of Route 11...
    12. Dec 17, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Bedford County students learn how to respond to emergencies

    When bad things happen, most kids know what they're supposed to do.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    When bad things happen, most kids know what they're supposed to do. "Help," said Payton Hartberger, a sixth grader at Thaxton Elementary School.  "That's the best thing to do. What does it mean help?  That's a question the American Red Cross is...

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Health and Safety at School, Relief and Aid Organizations, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), First Aid

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