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ROUNDUP: Local high school athletes sign on to play in college; Virginia Tech, UVA announce football recruits
High school athletes from across the area are signing on to play at the college level. Here is a running story of athletes who have signed on, and football players that have signed at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Blacksburg Geinda...
Tags: Students, Crime, Law and Justice, College Sports, Minor League Baseball, National Football League
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Cold weather tips for drivers and homeowners
We're calling them the "know" "no-duh" tips. Most everyone knows for instance, not to warm your car up in the garage. Or to be sure your pets have water available that's not going to freeze in cold weather. That's the "no duh" advice and here's some less...
Tags: AAA, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Roanoke-based Advance Auto Parts buys B.W.P. Distributors
Roanoke-based Advance Auto Parts announced Wednesday that it has acquired the company B.W.P. Distributors. BWP is currently a private company that supplies, markets, and distributes automotive parts. The purchase means Advance will now operate 124 BWP...
Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Consumers, Car Parts, Corporate Officers, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated
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Gas prices to fall through the end of the year
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistGas prices are expected to continue to fall as 2012 draws to an end. The national average price for a gallong of regular self-serve gasoline dropped 3 cents last week to $3.37. That's 9 cents less expensive than one month ago and 8 cents more...Tags: AAA, Trips and Vacations, Manufacturing and Engineering, Petroleum Industry, Minor League Baseball
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AAA offers tips to winterize your vehicle
As an estimated 84.8 travelers get prepared to hit the road for the holiday travel season, AAA is suggesting tips to make sure your vehicle is prepared for winter weather driving conditions. According to AAA, 1.2 million motorists will be stranded at...
Tags: AAA, Trips and Vacations, Weather, Weather Reports, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Be prepared for winter emergencies
WDBJ7 anchor/reporterWednesday's weather caused accidents, power outages and headaches for many, but the best way to handle Old Man Winter is to be prepared. If you have to venture outside when the weather is bad, especially in icy, frigid or snowy conditions, it's...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Services and Shopping, Vehicles
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Blacksburg 'bike rack rule' makes no sense to some business owners
WDBJ7 ReporterThe town of Blacksburg is hoping someday soon, to be labeled as a "Bicycle Friendly Community." That means making commutes safer and easier for cyclists. At the new Campus Automotive in Blacksburg, business was so good, the owner needed more space. Along...Tags: Business, Manufacturing and Engineering, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips
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Gas prices continue to fall as 2012 comes to a close
As 2012 draws to a close, gas prices continue to fall. The price for a gallon of regular in Virginia fell three cents in a week to $3.20. The national average fell four cents this week to $3.35, according to AAA. “Although 2012 will be the...
Tags: AAA, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Manufacturing and Engineering
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Prices at the pump continue to decline; Roanoke average at $3.18/gal
Prices at the pump continue to decline as we turn the calendar to December. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded now sits at $3.39. That's down four cents from a week ago. Our statewide average is below that, at $3....
Tags: AAA, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Manufacturing and Engineering
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Some travelers opt for air travel due to gas prices
ReporterPlanes, trains or automobiles? That's the question many of us had to settle in time for this busy holiday travel season. Before hitting the road, the airport, or the tracks. Many of the 93 million Americans who will travel this holiday season changed...Tags: AAA, Trips and Vacations, Air Transportation Industry, Manufacturing and Engineering, Transportation Industry
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Historic overhaul for Roanoke service station
ReporterA major renovation on Williamson Road is paying tribute to the street's automotive history. A former service station built 65 years ago has been restored to its former glory. Charles Carlin opened the AMOCO station in 1947. Members of his family...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Petroleum Industry
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Greenbrier Resort downgraded to four diamonds from AAA
For the first time in 36 years, the Greenbrier resort is not among AAA's top-rated hotels. AAA released its national Five Diamond Award list Friday. The historic West Virginia resort isn't on it. Instead, the Greenbrier received four diamonds....
Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Greenbrier
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