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UPDATE: Inmate from Chatham sentenced to 41 months for impersonating a millionaire
A Chatham man who portrayed himself as a millionaire while he was an inmate has pleaded guilty to mail fraud Tuesday. Stanley Tatum was sentenced to 41 months of federal prison on one count of mail fraud. “Mr. Tatum was able to defraud...
Tags: Prosecution, Government Postal Delivery, Trials, Lawyers, Punishment
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OUR HEALTH: Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are helping to meet the growing demand for primary care.
Ten thousand Americans turn 65 every day, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Not only is our population getting older, but it’s also growing at such a rate that by 2025 we will need an additional 52,000 family doctors. This...
Tags: Internal Medicine, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), George Washington University, Nursing, Diabetes
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WDBJ7 sits down with George Allen
The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate. WDBJ7's Hollani Davis goes one on one with Republican George Allen. Hollani:...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, Coal, National Security, Virginia General Assembly, Regional Authority
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"Celebrate My Drive" in Roanoke
ReporterA national automobile insurance company is urging teen drivers to put the cell phone down and pay attention to the road and other motorists. “Teen accidents are the number one reason for deaths in teens. And obviously texting is a major distraction...Tags: Cell Phones, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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OUR HEALTH: ER's and Urgent Care: When You Should Go Where
Dr. Burton agrees that cost issues are a major difference between ER treatment and urgent care options. “There is a substantial price difference, but it depends upon the medical problem and what level of treatment is required before you can make...
Tags: Abdominal Pain, Internists, Radiology, Asthma, Vomiting
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Spoiled Food - Will homeowner¿s insurance pay for it?
ReporterHomeowner Darold Daniel was not happy about what was inside of his refrigerator. “All we got left is some butter. It already melted-- Already melted,” he said. “Some cheese, ketchup- and I am going to have to throw it away right now,&...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Roanoke-based Shenandoah Life now out of state hands
A Roanoke-based insurance company is now out of state hands. The state-ordered receivership of Shenandoah Life was ended Tuesday after three years. The move also ends a ban on cash withdrawals by policyholders. The SCC placed Shenandoah Life into...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Credit and Debt, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Economy, Business and Finance
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Civil case settled in death of Roanoke attorney
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterA civil case for the man accused of killing a Roanoke attorney settled quietly out of court this month. Jeff Young was charged with involuntary manslaughter after his vehicle hit and killed Tom Farrell as Farrell jogged through a Roanoke County...Tags: Trials
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Damage reports of last weekend's hail swamp local insurance companies
ReporterDays after last weekend's storm, reports of damage are still coming in. We spoke with people at several insurance companies around Franklin County. Most are dealing with close to 200 damage reports of both cars and homes. The side of Ken Salley's...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Some tips to understanding your renters and homeowners insurance policies
Weekend Anchor/ReporterThe fire this week at Cedar Point apartments in Roanoke County has many of you thinking about your own insurance policies. Whether you rent or own, understanding how your insurance works is key. Most importantly, if you don't have renter's...Tags: Rentals
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New Pap Test Guidelines: Why one Roanoke Doctor says you still need a Yearly Exam
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterYou may not need a pap test every year. New guidelines are out regarding screening for cervical cancer. For decades women have been told to get the test every year. The new recommendation from a government panel, The U.S. Preventative Risk Task Force,...Tags: Cancer, Viral Diseases and Infections, Human papillomavirus, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
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