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Gretna man wins $50,000 in national radio contest
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA Pittsylvania County man is $50,000 richer, after winning a national radio contest. Stephen Johnson of Gretna won the grand prize in the "John Boy and Billy Money" contest. The John Boy and Billy Big Show is a national radio show that airs weekday...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Dwayne Johnson, Radio, Pittsylvania County, Entertainment
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Roanoke is ready to help Oklahoma tornado survivors
ReporterOklahoma is more than a thousand miles away and here in Roanoke many are doing what they can to help. Outside of radio station K92, there were truck loads of water brought in by listeners. “We really didn't expect this much of a turnout but as...Tags: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Employees, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross
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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, Museums, Human Interest, Entertainment, Labor Day
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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: Gnomeo and Juliet (movie), Government, Vegan Diet, Getaway Travel, Holiday Music (genre)
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With deadline looming, last-minute rush continues at post office
Most Americans file their tax returns electronically now, but the deadline still brings a stream of last minute filers. Twenty years ago, April 15th produced a party atmosphere right up until midnight. Postal workers collected returns at the curb, while...
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UPDATE: At least 36,000 in Virginia still without power
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Utility crews are working to restore power to at least 36,000 customers in Virginia following the recent winter storm. More than 11,000 Dominion Power customers remained without electricity Friday. That includes about 7,300...
Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Computing and Information Technology Industry, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Highland County, Appalachian Power Company
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Bedford County students enjoy free concert, thanks to rivals
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefStudents at one Bedford County high school enjoyed a free concert Tuesday, thanks to help from their rivals. "Love and Theft" put on a show for students at Staunton River High School Tuesday afternoon. 94.9 Star Country organized the event as part...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Theft, Students
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Roanoke-area public broadcasters face sequestration cuts
WDBJ7 ReporterAcross the board spending cuts could impact what you see and hear. Public broadcasters in our area are facing sequestration cuts. Last year the State of Virginia cut all funding to public broadcasters. Now that the sequestration deadline has come...Tags: PBS (tv network), Radio, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Television Industry, Entertainment
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Renovation of Randolph College student center completed
Renovation of Randolph College’s student center is finished. A ribbon cutting will be held at the Lynchburg school at 4 p.m. Monday. The $6 million renovation was completed with donations from five graduates: Sadie "Puff" Gravely Hampson, Byrd...
Tags: Renovation, Teaching and Learning, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Students, Education
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Roanoke attorney and firearms expert receives national exposure in gun control debate
ReporterAs the national debate over gun control heats up, radio stations across the country are turning to a Roanoke attorney for an expert's perspective on the issue. Lenden Eakin practices firearms law, but he's also a firearms instructor and dealer who is...Tags: Firearms, Gun Control, Justice System, Interior Policy, Radio
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Last day for Super Country 99.9 Bikes for Tykes program donations
A local radio station has one more day to collect bikes for needy children. Super Country 99.9 is taking part in the Bikes for Tykes program. The Salvation Army gave the radio station a list of 1,281 kids who want a bike this Christmas. They were at...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Radio, Entertainment, The Salvation Army
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Roanoke Ministry serves up tasty meals
ReporterA local ministry is reaching out to those in need, providing hot meals on a day no one should be alone. It's called the "Here for you ministries of the Glorious Church of God in Christ".Today they served up turkey and all the fixings to make...Tags: Holidays, Thanksgiving
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