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    May 24, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Former 9th District Congressman William Wampler dies

    Former 9th District CongressmanWilliam C. Wampler Sr. has passed away. 
    Former 9th District CongressmanWilliam C. Wampler Sr. has passed away.  He was 86. He died Wednesday night at his home in Bristol after a lengthy illlness. He represented Southwest Virginia for two years in the 1950s and another 16 between the 1960s...

    Tags: Bristol (Bristol, Virginia), William C Jr Wampler, Politics, Rick Boucher, Bob McDonnell

    2. May 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Lynchburg officials crack down on residents who refuse to pay for trash pickup

    It takes most of the day for public works crews to pick up garbage in Lynchburg.  Trash collectors work four-days-a-week, stopping at more than 22,000 homes.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    It takes most of the day for public works crews to pick up garbage in Lynchburg.  Trash collectors work four-days-a-week, stopping at more than 22,000 homes. The service is funded by a decal program.  Residents pay a fee, and put a sticker on their trash...

    Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Public Officials, Politics

    3. May 21, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Montgomery County Memorial honors fallen law enforcement officers

    On Monday evening, more than 100 people paid their respect to Virginia's law enforcement officers, killed in the line of duty.  Virginia Tech Police Officer Deriek Crouse was one of those honored.  Crouse was shot and killed last December on the Virginia Tech Campus.
    Anchor/Reporter
    On Monday evening, more than 100 people paid their respect to Virginia's law enforcement officers, killed in the line of duty.  Virginia Tech Police Officer Deriek Crouse was one of those honored.  Crouse was shot and killed last December on the...

    Tags: Safety of Citizens, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Montgomery County (Virginia)

    4. May 14, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. House smacks McDonnell on state worker pay bonuses

    The House of Delegates bullied Gov. Bob McDonnell on several amendments he made to the budget for the current fiscal year, including rejecting a proposal that put state employee pay bonuses in doubt.
    The House of Delegates bullied Gov. Bob McDonnell on several amendments he made to the budget for the current fiscal year, including rejecting a proposal that put state employee pay bonuses in doubt. By a 0-95 vote, the heavily Republican House destroyed...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Career and Workplace, Politics, Bob McDonnell, Employees

    5. May 14, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Governor withdraws budget amendment that threatened funding for some senior programs in southwest Virginia

    Governor Bob McDonnell has withdrawn a budget amendment that threatened funding for programs serving senior citizens in southwest Virginia.
    Reporter
    Governor Bob McDonnell has withdrawn a budget amendment that threatened funding for programs serving senior citizens in southwest Virginia.   Agencies including the Local Office on Aging were concerned about the impact on programs such as Meals on...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Budgets and Budgeting, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Regional Authority, Politics

    6. May 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Governor McDonnell submits proposed changes to state budget

    Governor Bob McDonnell wants to make some changes to our state's budget.
    Governor Bob McDonnell wants to make some changes to our state's budget. He submitted some proposed changes before the Friday midnight deadline to the two-year, $85 billion plan. One of those changes includes more than $19 million going towards economic...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Politics, Bob McDonnell

    7. May 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Abbott Labs settles $1.5 billion dispute over drug claims

    Abbott Laboratories has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1.5 billion over allegations that it promoted the anti-seizure drug Depakote for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
    Abbott Laboratories has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1.5 billion over allegations that it promoted the anti-seizure drug Depakote for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Deputy Attorney General James Cole says the...

    Tags: Lawyers, Ken Cuccinelli, Health Organizations, Politics, Schizophrenia

    8. May 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Governor McDonnell officially opens Martinsville company and welcomes 500 jobs

    Governor McDonnell and most of his cabinet welcomed ICF International in Martinsville Monday.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    Governor McDonnell and most of his cabinet welcomed ICF International in Martinsville Monday. IFC International officially opened its doors Monday in Henry County with Governor Bob McDonnell, Lt. Bill Bolling, most of the governor's cabinet and the...

    Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Henry County, Politics, Economy, Business and Finance

    9. May 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Lynchburg city council to consider pay raise for public safety workers

    The men and women who keep Lynchburg safe could soon see more money in their paychecks.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    The men and women who keep Lynchburg safe could soon see more money in their paychecks. Lynchburg City Manager Kimball Payne is proposing a raise for new public safety workers. Starting pay for police officers, firefighters, and emergency dispatchers...

    Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Safety of Citizens, Politics

    10. May 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Local Office on Aging could be losing funding

    An organization that helps area seniors, may soon have to cut some of those services.
    reporter
    An organization that helps area seniors, may soon have to cut some of those services. The Executive Director from the Local Office on Aging says its losing almost 200-thousand dollars after the Governor made an amendment to cut funding. The LOA provides...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Politics, Bob McDonnell, Population and Census

    11. May 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Governor's budget cuts could kill program that helps low income students

    The fate of a program that helps low income students go to college in now in the hands of Virginia lawmakers.
    Reporter
    The fate of a program that helps low income students go to college in now in the hands of Virginia lawmakers. This week Governor Bob McDonnell cut most of its funding. Officials at Project Discovery call the move a "death sentence". Project Discovery...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Teaching and Learning, Students, Regional Authority, School Examinations

    12. May 12, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Mitt Romney delivers commencement speech at Liberty University

    For the second time in as many days, our area has heard from a big-name commencement speaker.
    For the second time in as many days, our area has heard from a big-name commencement speaker. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered the graduation address at Liberty University on Saturday He was introduced by the school's chancellor,...

    Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Virginia Tech, College Sports, Politics

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