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Lynchburg college student balances final semester with cancer fight
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefNatalie Lombardo likes to fix things. "It's part of my personality," said Lombardo, a Lynchburg College senior. "I like to care for people." When choosing a career, medicine seemed like a natural fit. "My mom is in the medical field and my dad is...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Medical Specialization, Colleges and Universities, Thyroid cancer, Teaching and Learning
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Franklin County community members continue to rally for full school funding
ReporterThe frustration of Franklin County students and parent is continuing to grow. They say they want county leaders to allocate more money to fully fund the school system. “It’s sad that we are in this position, but we have to keep on fighting...Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning
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Franklin County High School students learning the dangers behind drinking and driving
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistOn Friday, May 17th, at 8 a.m. the Franklin County Sheriff's Department put on a mock DUI traffic stop and arrest in front of Franklin County High School. Three students were pulled over and officers found several bottles of alcohol in the car. The...Tags: Teaching and Learning
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Virginia Tech president Steger stepping down
Virginia Tech president Charles Steger announced Tuesday that he is stepping down. Steger is scheduled to give the commencement speech at Virginia Tech’s graduation Friday. Steger has been the school’s president since 2000. “When...
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Grocery bills helping students college tuition
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe second annual Diploma Campaign to support the Community College Access Program (CCAP) kicks off May 5 in area Stop-In Food Stores and Kroger locations. CCAP is a tuition-assistance program at Virginia Western Community College that allows graduating...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Elections, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Politics
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Carroll County High students working on 65 acres
WDBJ7 ReporterBesides taking a full load of classes, a growing group of students from Carroll County High School is also working outside on 65 acres. New River Valley reporter Orlando Salinas has the story. "Guys today we're going to be picking up a few rocks",...Tags: Schools, Education, Teaching and Learning, High Schools
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Virginia Commonwealth University to raise tuition and fees in the fall
Virginia Commonwealth University students will pay more for tuition and mandatory fees starting in the fall. Returning students will continue to pay under a block pricing structure under the plan approved Friday by the Board of Visitors. New students...
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UPDATED: Martinsville City Council decides to display a controversial quilt
WDBJ7 ReporterMartinsville City Council will display a quilt that's been the center of a heated racial debate. Tuesday night's meeting was the city's first full council meeting since this whole thing started. More than a dozen people spoke either for or against...Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), NAACP, Media Industry, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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Virginia Tech students sort trash to help save the environment
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistVirginia Tech students are making big moves when it comes to erasing their footprint on the environment. In just one year, the school has collected and diverted more than 500 tons of compostable waste from the regional landfill. Employees at...Tags: Consumers, Lifestyle and Leisure, Education, Virginia Tech, Teaching and Learning
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Radford University business class studies STEM grads, seeking out exceptional foreign students
WDBJ7 ReporterOn Wednesday at Radford University, business and local leaders had a roundtable discussion about exceptionally gifted foreigh students and how they impact the local economy. Educators say some of the nearly 1 million foreign born Virginia residents...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Employment, Immigration, Colleges and Universities, Radford (Radford, Virginia)
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UPDATE: Five more students contract chicken pox at Tunstall High School, principal says it's under control
WDBJ7 ReporterThe principal at Tunstall High School believes an outbreak of chickenpox is under control. 25 students have the disease. The Health Department spent the start of this week giving vaccinations to more than 100 students at both Tunstall High School and ...Tags: Schools, Chickenpox, Vaccines, Education, Teaching and Learning
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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: College Sports, David Archuleta, Michael Jackson, U.S. Department of Defense, Barack Obama
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