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Crews work to clean up oil dump in Pulaski
Crews are still working to clean up an oil dump in Pulaski. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, a man dumped some oil at a car wash on East Main Street. He is accused of dumping the oil down the drain and washing the inside of the drum so he could recycle...
Tags: Rivers
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Flood Alerts
View the latest flood advisories/watches/warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Never wait for an alert to be issued if you are in harm's way. > Get the latest river observations (Interactive Map) > Get the forecast for rises and flooding...
Tags: Rivers, Natural Disasters, Weather, Disasters and Accidents, Floods
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Report says pollution serious problem for Virginia waterways
A report says nearly nine in 10 rivers, streams and lakes inspected in Virginia have some levels of pollution. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued the report Monday. The assessments were conducted between 2005 and 2010. Media outlets...
Tags: Rivers, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution
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Hundreds armed with trash bags spend the day cleaning up Roanoke
WDBJ7 Reporter/AnchorIt's a clean sweep across the region. Saturday, people rolled up their sleeves and got down and dirty for a community clean up. Armed with trash bags, volunteers rolled up their sleeves for the 33rd Clean Valley Day. While the day started off a little...Tags: Rivers, Tim Taylor
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Remembering the Blizzard of 1993
March 13-14th, 1993, the region saw one of the largest March snowfalls in recorded history. The weather predictions grew from 6 to 12 inches early in the week, to 1 to 2 feet just before the snow began on Friday and continued through Sunday. On top of...
Tags: Snow Storms, Rivers, Natural Disasters, Weather, Tropical Weather
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Environmental group sizes up Virginia water threats
The National Resources Defense Council says Virginia is among the states least prepared for climate change. The environmental group is scheduled to explain why on Thursday when it releases a state-by-state analysis of what the states are doing -- or...
Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Oceans
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"Light Up Your Hometown" Winner
The first year of WDBJ7's "Light Up Your Hometown" contest produced nearly 50 amazing entries from all over Central and Southwest Virginia.
Thousands of you voted on your favorite lights, and we now have a our winning entry.
Congratulations to the...Tags: Religious Festivals, Hot Springs, Holidays
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Trail Stories: High Pointers
News DirectorFrom Denali in Alaska at more than 20 thousand feet, to Britton Hill in Florida at 345 feet above sea level, every state has a high point. Since the mid-1980's hundreds of intrepid hikers and explorers have shared the goal of reaching every high point...Tags: Oceans
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Crews trying to determine source of chemical spill in Rocky Mount
Assignment ManagerInvestigators are trying to find the source of a chemical spilling into Furnace Creek in Rocky Mount. A resident noticed a strange odor Tuesday morning and reported it to Franklin County emergency managers. Crews noticed a sheen on Furnace Creek and...Tags: Rivers
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Health officials issue warning for New River following manure spill
Forty-thousand gallons of manure spilled into Eagle Bottom Creek in Grayson County Monday.
Health officials are warning people against boating, swimming or any recreational activities in the New River, from Fries and the New River Bridge at I-77....Tags: Vomiting, Environmental Issues, Crimes, Health, Water
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High rivers change plans for boating companies
Local rivers have been runing well above average.
That makes it tough for those who make a living off river recreation.
Twin River Outfitters offers boating trips along the James River in Buchanan.
The company has lost thousands of dollars this...Tags: Rivers, James River
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8/13 * 397 Willow Creek Road * Rocky Mount
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Garage Sale - Rain-or-Shine
Washer/Dryer, Dining Set, 27" Color TV, Brass/Glass-Top Table Set, Couches (3), Computer Desk, French Doors and MUCH MORE! 397 Willow Creek Rd., Rocky Mount - 220 South first state road on right behind 619...Tags: Rivers
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