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Danville's Operation Christmas Child project get's more boxes then first predicted
WDBJ7 ReporterChristmas gifts are already wrapped and loaded in Danville for kids around the world. Thursday volunteers loaded up hundreds of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. They're filled with toys, person hygiene products and candy. Then they're shipped to...Tags: Holidays
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Christmas gifts on the cheap
Anchor/ReporterThink you are financially tapped out? Then you don't want to hear this. Financial experts are estimating the average American will likely spend close to $550 on Christmas gifts in December. That's up only $6 from last year. For a few ways to curb some...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Holidays
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More than 1,000 kids are already signed up for Roanoke's Angel Tree program
reporterHuddled on the bleachers in this old gym, these people aren't waiting for the game to start. Instead, they're hoping to make Christmas dreams come true. "I'd do anything in the world for them. And, this is one of the things I'm going to do for them...Tags: Holidays, The Salvation Army
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Will lack of rain affect the Christmas tree harvest?
ReporterIt's been a rough year for farmers. The lack of rain has affected crops of all kinds and some are wondering if Christmas trees will be impacted too. Size? Quantity? Price? Consumers would like to know what to expect. Typically a lack of rain is bad...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Droughts, Holidays
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Tuesday's rain just right for Christmas tree growers
ReporterIt's hard to believe that Halloween is just six weeks away and Christmas is not far behind. Tree growers are getting ready and one farmer says the crop is looking good especially after Tuesday's rain. "This year has been adequate rain for us in the...Tags: Halloween, Pumpkin, Holidays
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Celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Roanoke
ReporterIt's called Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and it’s just days away. The literal meaning of Rosh Hashanah is "head of the year". It marks a new beginning and is celebrated in very unique and visual ways. We spoke with Rabbi Fabian Werbin...Tags: Rosh Hashanah, Religion and Belief, Judaism, Holidays, Yom Kippur
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Back to school sales and collection drive to benefit children in other countries
Reporter"I've got the blunt nose scissors. I've got glue. I've got colored pencils," said Debbie Tanis as she checked out school supplies at the Roanoke Target. Many of the items are on sale. Just perfect, Tanis says, for the Christmas boxes her church, and...Tags: Target, Holidays, Christmas
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Christmas is more than 140 days away, but the holiday is in full swing for Craig County farmers
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterIt' s official - you have 144 days until Christmas. For most of us, that's probably the last thing on our minds. But it's all one Craig County farmer can think about. While many are enjoying summer vacation, work is in full swing at Joe's Trees. "We'...Tags: Holidays, Christmas
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Justin McLeod's Blog
August 15
Goodbye
They say all good things must come to an end. With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business. I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools. There are several reasons why I'm switching...Tags: Jennifer Lawrence, Sexual Misconduct, Government, Voting, News Agency
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6/9 * 1651 Reece Road * Salem * 24153
8 am 0 2 pm Trunk, dishes, Easter, Halloween and Christmas decorations, books (children and adult), games, toys, coffee table, 11 tier plant stand, hand embriory scarves, hand crochet dollies, jewelry, knick-knacks and miscellaneous
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Veterans waking up to an early Christmas present
Multimedia JournalistHoliday Hearts for Vets is a new program started by Sandy Collier; a woman from Rockbridge County, Virginia. Her mission is simple; bring holiday cheer to veterans and even widows who are left behind. This Christmas, World War II veteran Ben Jamerson...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Holidays
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Roanoke church erects tall crosses off Interstate 81
Anchor/ReporterA Roanoke church hopes to light the way especially for those feeling a bit hopeless this Easter. Three crosses stand tall off Interstate 81 South near the 141 exit. It's an attention grabber especially at night when the crosses are lit. Members of...Tags: Easter
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