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Virginia Republicans to nominate statewide ticket during weekend convention
ReporterThere is no suspense at the top of the ticket, but Virginia Republicans are still expecting plenty of drama this weekend at their state convention in Richmond. Ken Cuccinelli is the only Republican in the Governor's Race. But there are two...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Ken Cuccinelli, Executive Branch, Government, Elections
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'Survivor' FVF Recap: Don't Say Anything About My Mom
WDBJ7 BloggerBrenda’s plan worked! Andrea’s blindside turned into her own death in the game. The table has turned on queen of the island and the game has changed. Day 35 on Enil Edam, Eddie feels like a sitting duck target for the next tribal council. He...Tags: Television Industry, Elections, Missing Persons, Coconut, Survivor (tv program)
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UPDATE: Al Bedrosian wins GOP nomination in Roanoke County supervisors race
ReporterIt came down to luck, and Tuesday morning Al Bedrosian had luck on his side. A tie-breaker in Roanoke County gave Bedrosian the Republican nomination for the Hollins district seat on the board of supervisors. Bedrosian and his opponent Mike Bailey joined...Tags: Political Candidates, Regional Elections, Roanoke County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Elections
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Montgomery County has high tech voting machines
WDBJ7 ReporterVoters in Montgomery County will be the first to use some of the latest high-tech voting machines. The black box sitting near the front office looks like a big trash can, but it's a high tech voting tool and Montgomery County registar Randy Wertz,...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Voting Machines, Primaries, Elections, Voting
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UPDATED: Franklin County school board casts vote on budget cuts
Assignment Manager9:30 p.m. update: Franklin County School Board Chair Edward Jamison has resigned effective immediately. The school board "regretfully" accepted his resignation at Monday's meeting. Jamison came into tonight's meeting saying he would resign if the...Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Government Debt, Budgets and Budgeting
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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: Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Education, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Teaching and Learning, Elections
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Franklin County School budget cuts cross county lines
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's not just Franklin County school leaders worried about these cuts. Right now Franklin County sends 27 students to the Roanoke Valley Governor's School. The district pays around $4,000 dollars per student. Roanoke City Schools runs the program....Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Fincastle Presbyterian Church recognized by the Governor
reporterA big birthday is getting statewide attention. As WDBJ7 told you last month Fincastle Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Now that milestone is garnering recognition from the Governor and Virginia Senator Steve Newman. The...Tags: War of 1812, Government, Executive Branch
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'Survivor' FVF Recap: A Winner is Crowned
WDBJ7 BloggerAfter tribal council, Erik’s head is spinning. Was it because his closest ally was voted out? Maybe but he is dehydrated, hungry and spent. The medics and Jeff come to check up on him. The doctor pulled him out of the game. We are down to four...Tags: Television Industry, Elections
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Franklin County School Board faces nearly $1.5 million dollar cuts
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Franklin County School Board is faced with making $1.5 million in cuts. Parents say the most frustrating thing; the Board of Supervisors could have prevented the whole thing. Parents are particularly upset because this tax increase was so small,...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, High School Sports, Elections
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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: NAACP, Education, Executive Branch, Government, Media Industry
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Austin wins Republican nomination in the 19th House District
ReporterBotetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin has won the Republican nomination in the 19th House District. He received 787 votes in Tuesday's firehouse primary, more than 200 votes ahead of the second-place finisher Jim McKelvey. Two other candidates,...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Elections, Republican Party
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