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Bland County History
Founded: March 30, 1861 History: Bland County was created in 1861 from pieces of Giles, Tazwell, and Wythe Counties because the citizens were unhappy with the distance between their homes and the various counties' Congress seats. Due to the difficult...Tags: American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Forestry and Timber, Rivers
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Virginia Boy dies after contracting rare amoeba while swimming
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterA boy near Richmond has died from meningitis after he contracted a rare water borne illness. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. In this case it was caused by a water borne amoeba. Christian Strickland was just nine years old....Tags: Health, Lakes and Ponds, Meningitis, Mayo Clinic, Diseases and Illnesses
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Renew the New; litter cleaned up on the New River
ReporterThere were no hurricane concerns in Southwest Virginia on Saturday, so about 200 people loaded into boats and set out on the New River. Lurking under the water and behind the brush, is something unwelcome. "It's pretty bizarre what's on the bottom...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Rivers, Heavy Engineering, Giles County
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Irene on list of 2011 billion dollar disasters
Source: National Climatic Data CenterBefore Hurricane Irene hit the east coast, the United States had already seen nine weather disasters this year that have caused $1 billion or more in damage. This ties the record set in 2008 for largest number of costly disasters. This year, we've seen...Tags: Weather, New Mexico, Tropical Weather, Southern U.S. Storms (2011), North Carolina
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Heavy rains leave behind a mess along the Roanoke River
ReporterThe Roanoke River has receded on the low water bridge on Wiley Drive in Roanoke but its left behind a mess. We saw water bottles, soda bottles, beer cans, a football, a soccer ball, a softball, buckets, large drums, even a toy boat. This comes just as...Tags: Disasters, Natural Disasters, Rivers
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UPDATED: Amherst deputies involved in Nelson County shooting
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefState Police have released more information about an officer involved shooting that happened late Monday in Nelson County. The shooting happened on Davis Creek Road, just north of Lovingston. Lt. Joe Radar says two Amherst County deputies were doing...Tags: Health, Crimes, First Aid, Nelson County, Crime, Law and Justice
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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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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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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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4th of July Celebrations
Looking for something to do on July 4? Here's a list of events going on around the News7 viewing area. Don't see your event, click here to submit one. Amherst Street Festival in downtown Amherst - 12:30 to 5 p.m. - Live music, food, beer...Tags: Hot Dogs, Travel, Human Interest, Auto Racing, Trips and Vacations
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Missing floating trampoline found
A large floating trampoline reported stolen has been found.
A boater found it floating Sunday evening in the lake near where the Roanoke River and Craddock Creek intersect.
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Deputies are trying to find a large floating trampoline...Tags: Trampoline Gymnastics, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Bedford County (Virginia)
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SPCA Christmas in July
Be kind to your fine furry friends and give them a Christmas in July they will never forget. All through the month of July local businesses will be coming together to collect needed supplies for the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Supplies Needed: * Dry/...Tags: Health, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Human Interest, Lifestyle and Leisure, Woodhaven
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