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UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Fame announces Class of 2014 on Wednesday night
NASCAR announced its 2014 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday evening. Chairman and CEO Brian France announced the five Hall of Fame inductees. There was not a tie for fifth place as there was last year. 2014 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: DRIVERS...
Tags: TNT (tv network), Speedway Motorsports Incorporated, Richard Petty, Daytona 500, Dwayne Johnson
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Lynchburg religious and civic leaders want voting rights restored for non-violent felons
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA push is underway to change a state law that prohibits convicted felons from voting. Virginia is one of four states where voting rights are not automatically restored for non-violent felons, after their sentence is carried out. A group of religious...Tags: Government, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Bob McDonnell, Prisons, Executive Branch
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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: Voting Machines, Primaries, Montgomery County (Virginia), Politics, Elections
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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: Drama (genre), Separation Anxiety, Christie Brinkley, Sarah Palin, Customs and Tradition
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Firehouse primary to choose Republican nominee in 19th House district
ReporterThe November election is six months away, but Republicans in one area are voting tomorrow. Residents of Bedford, Botetourt and Alleghany Counties will be choosing the GOP nominee in the 19th House District, the area that Lacey Putney has represented for...Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Elections
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Kaine supports assault weapons ban
Assignment ManagerSenator Tim Kaine says he will vote in favor of banning certain types of assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. In an editorial published Tuesday morning in the Norfolk Virginian Pilot newspaper, Kaine says he also supports...Tags: Government, Interior Policy, U.S. Congress, National Rifle Association of America, Civil Rights
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Roanoke City voting task force to hold public hearing Thursday night
WDBJ7 ReporterThursday night is the first of two public meetings to discuss reducing the number of election precincts in Roanoke City. City Council created a task force to explore the best ways to make voting easier after some people waited two or three hours at...Tags: Politics, Elections
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Paper ballots are making a comeback in Pittsylvania County
WDBJ7 ReporterIn with the old out with the new in Pittsylvania County. Paper ballots are coming back after voters complained about touch screen voting booths. Voters now color in an oval beside the name of a candidate instead of touching their choice on a screen....Tags: Pittsylvania County, Jenny Lee, Politics, Elections
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'Survivor' FVF Recap: Operation Thunder Dome
WDBJ7 BloggerIt is Day 13 and the favorites are trying to re-group after the Brandon meltdown. Most are upset that this may have given hope to the Fans so that they can have a comeback. Corinne had no idea Brandon hated her. She also said he shouldn’t be allowed...Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Mel Gibson, Television Industry, Elections
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Governor McDonnell restores Scooter Libby's voting rights
Former vice presidential adviser Scooter Libby is among more than 1,000 felons whose voting rights were restored in the past year by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. Libby is listed in an annual report on pardons and other forms of clemency the governor is...
Tags: Government, Civil Rights, Central Intelligence Agency, Regional Authority, Crime, Law and Justice
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General Assembly adjourns after approving budget, transportation compromise
ReporterThe General Assembly has approved a compromise that promises the largest infusion of transportation dollars in 25 years. The landmark legislation will generate more than 800 million dollars a year for road construction, maintenance and alternatives...Tags: Grayson County, Services and Shopping, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Bob McDonnell, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia)
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'Survivor' FVF Recap: Honey Badger
WDBJ7 BloggerBack at Bikal (Favorites camp) Brandon is heated. Dawn tries to calm him down but the Hantz genes is running high in his blood.Brandon swore to Dawn that she made a mistake and will lose this game. Dawn and Cochran were the swing votes to vote out...Tags: Politics, Television Industry, Elections
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