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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: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Cornwall, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Television Industry, Appalachian Power Company
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UPDATE: DISH Network viewers will not lose WDBJ7
WDBJ7 ReporterWDBJ7 general manager released a statement Friday morning thanking viewers for their patience. "We are very pleased that we were able to reach a new agreement with Dish Network on Thursday night, and that we could avoid an interruption in the viewing of...Tags: CBS Corp., Television, Entertainment
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C-SPAN's Campaign 2012 bus to roll through Roanoke Tuesday
A cable network is working to get out the vote. C-SPAN is starting a four-day bus tour through Virginia Tuesday, and it all begins in Roanoke. The traveling bus is a community outreach program, that offers interactive ways for students to learn about...
Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), C-SPAN (tv network)
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Lexington restaurant captures the attention of The Travel Channel
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA local eatery is getting national exposure, and it's not the first time. The Travel Channel is doing a feature on Berkey's Restaurant in Lexington. A production crew was in town Saturday, filming the upcoming show. We were there as cameras, and hungry...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Steaks, Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel Channel (tv network)
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Justin McLeod's Blog
August 15
Goodbye
They say all good things must come to an end. With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business. I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools. There are several reasons why I'm switching...Tags: Politics, The Wall Street Journal, Gabrielle Giffords, Photography, Jesus Christ
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Danville cable providers following power company as power is restored
WDBJ7 ReporterPower will be restored before the cable is back on. That's the message Comcast in Danville is sending its customers. Last Friday's strong winds knocked over a large tree on West Main Street smashing a car, tearing up the sidewalk and ripping down power...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Electricity Production and Distribution, Companies and Corporations, Labor Legislation
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Shentel invests millions into the New River Valley
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterA relatively new cable provider has invested millions of dollars into our area. Shentel's newest updates are in the New River Valley. The company bought Jet Broadband two years ago and is really working to expand its customer base. It offers cable TV,...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Jennifer Hall, Television Industry, Companies and Corporations
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Bedford woman's "strange" addiction gains national exposure
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA Bedford woman enjoys eating an item that comes straight from the ground, but it's not what you might expect. "Whenever I need one I just get it out," said Teresa Widener, pouring a handful of crumbs out of an old pill bottle. She places the tiny...Tags: Health, Human Interest, Television, Behavioral Conditions, TLC (tv network)
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Pulaski Police Chief wants to set the record straight on a Fox News Report
Weekend Anchor/ReporterThe Police Chief in the town of Pulaski wants to set the record straight about a segment that aired on the cable network Fox News. The town of Pulaski made Freedom File Fridays on Fox News. The piece aired several weeks ago, and the segment...Tags: Television, File Sharing, Fox News Channel (tv network), News Media, Entertainment
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Cox Communications adding cell phone service
Cox Communications has just added cell phone service to its arsenal.
The internet and cable provider tells NEWS7 starting Thursday, customers will be able to bundle all their Cox services together.
They are hoping to offer that little bit extra to...Tags: Telecommunication Service, Chicago Hotels, Cell Phones
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National test of emergency broadcast system happens this afternoon
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The FCC is mandating that all local stations, broadcast networks, cable...Tags: FEMA
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Salem leaders taking on Comcast
News7 ReporterIt's a modern day David vs. Goliath. Salem leaders are fighting against cable giant Comcast but it could be a losing battle. Earlier this week, the city of Salem cut ties with Comcast. Leaders say Comcast was supposed to perform an...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, NBCUniversal, Companies and Corporations
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