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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: CNBC (tv network), Vaccines, Groceries, U.S. Congress, Disease Prevention
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Roanoke County church wants to lift up parishioners on Easter and all year round
reporterEvery Sunday Pastors Kelly and David Derrick are front and center at St. Philip Lutheran Church in Roanoke County. But, this Sunday is a little different. "On Easter Sunday we recognize we're human, but we also celebrate that God takes our human...Tags: Easter
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Remembering the message of Good Friday
WDBJ7 anchor/reporterFriday, many Christians observed Good Friday. One church's re-enactment of the death of Jesus Christ got the attention of a lot of people. That reanactment, at Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Peace, has taken place for the last three years. It brings...Tags: Good Friday, Easter, Religion and Belief
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Lynchburg families prepare gift bags for sick children
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefChristmas is a season of remembrance for the Ellis family. It's when their daughter, Amanda, was diagnosed with cancer. "It was hard for us," said Cheryl Ellis, Amanda's mother. "We were in the hospital and Santa Claus brings us these little bags...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Chemotherapy, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Hospitals and Clinics, Holidays
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The flu is hitting Virginia hard this season
It's being called one of the worst flu outbreaks in history. The Centers for Disease Control says the flu can spread by personal contact and certain strains can even be airborne. Virginia is one of 29 states seeing record numbers of flu and complaints...
Tags: Flu, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Symptoms, Flu Vaccine
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Holiday events list
This is a list of holiday events submitted to the WDBJ7 newsroom. To submit your event, please send an email to news@wdbj7.com or fax to 540-344-5097. DECEMBER 30 Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Open House, Forest: For the first time ever, take a...
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City of Lynchburg announces Christmas tree pickup schedule
The City of Lynchburg has announced its Christmas tree collection dates. Lynchburg residents with Monday and Tuesday trash pickup should place their Christmas trees on the curb Saturday, Jan. 5. Residents with Wednesday or Thursday trash pickup should...
Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Holidays
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Chance of a White Christmas this year?
First Alert Forecast CenterThe chances of a White Christmas in southwest Virginia looks fairly slim. However, this far out, it's never too late to start gazing into the snow globe and wish for a Christmas miracle. The pattern looked fairly impressive earlier this week as the EURO...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Holidays
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Emergency responders give back at annual Santa Run in Botetourt County
WDBJ7 Reporter/AnchorWhat's the holiday season without Santa Claus? The Read Mountain Fire and Rescue Department has tracked him down to make Christmas brighter for the young and the young at heart. Christmas is less than two weeks away and to celebrate The Read Mountain...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Holidays
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UPDATED: Fire damages home while family eats Christmas dinner
WDBJ7 ReporterUPDATED 10:15 pm: A house fire is bad enough. But a house fire Christmas Eve? Terrible. "Most of the house is gutted. The kitchen, the family room, laundry room, dining room, living room. They're all gutted. Everything is pretty much gone," Rhonda...Tags: Holidays
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Christmas one of the busiest nights of the year for Chinese Restaurants
WDBJ7 ReporterWhere in public do you go to find people celebrating Christmas? Many stay at home and enjoy family time. The movies are a popular spot. But tonight is the busiest night of the year for one particular business: Chinese Restaurants. "Could be months...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Restaurants, Cornwall, Chinese Restaurants, Dining and Drinking
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Roanoke Rescue Mission feeds over a thousand on Christmas
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Roanoke Rescue Mission saw lines out the door for most of the day. Dozens of volunteers served over a thousand meals. While people waited for their meals they heard Christmas songs. Once they sat down, they ate a Christmas feast with all the...Tags: Holidays
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