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WDBJ7 sits down with George Allen
The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate. WDBJ7's Hollani Davis goes one on one with Republican George Allen. Hollani:...
Tags: Business, National Government, Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Back-to-school bus tour makes a stop in Roanoke
Multimedia JournalistThere's a two week bus tour traveling all around the country and its mission is to improve education all across America. Friday, September 21st, that bus stopped in Roanoke. The Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, made a stop at Virginia Western...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Back to School, Arne Duncan, Science, Conservation
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Salem woman takes part in diabetes research
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterPeople with Type One Diabetes have to manage their disease every day. They're tied to insulin pumps and blood sugar monitors. But one local woman is taking part in clinical research she hopes will one day give more freedom to people with diabetes. "I...Tags: Medical Research, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Insulin Injections, Diabetes, Science and Technology
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Fralin Trust commits $5 million to Virginia Western Community College
Virginia Western Community College announced Tuesday that the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust has committed $5 million over five years to create an endowment for Virginia Western Community College. At least 75 percent of the funding will be used for...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Science
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North Cross School trades textbooks for tablet computers
ReporterFor most of the students at North Cross School navigating an iPad is already second nature. The prospect of trading their textbooks for a tablet computer is exciting. Classes won't begin at the independent school until next week, but when they do all...Tags: Apple iPad, Science, Students, Education, Science and Technology
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Engineering work stalls reopening of Bedford County highway
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefU.S. Route 460, the busy four-lane highway that connects Roanoke and Lynchburg, is squeezed down to just two lanes in Montvale. It's been that way since the end of May, and people living nearby are ready for the road to re-open. "It's been inconvenient,...Tags: General Contracting, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Services and Shopping, Science and Technology, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Using new technology, WDBJ7 does a live shot from McAfee Knob in Roanoke County
WDBJ7 News DirectorOne quarter of its 2,000-plus miles winds through Virginia. The Appalachian Trail, or AT, is the longest, hiking-only footpath in the world, and this year it's 75 years old. WDBJ7 did the first broadcast live from McAfee Knob on Wednesday evening during...Tags: Cell Phones, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Media Industry, Culture, Arts and Culture
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High school girls learn engineering skills through Amherst program
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefStudents at Sweet Briar College are tackling a tough assignment. They're designing two machines: one that can draw a picture, and another that can pull shells off sunflower seeds. "This is an opportunity for young women to come to Sweet Briar and...Tags: Colleges and Universities, High Schools, Schools, Students, Education
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Lynchburg camp helps girls explore science and technology
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA camp in Lynchburg is getting young girls excited about some complex topics. Middles schoolers spent time building windmills Thursday at the Hutton-Randolph Community Center. The activity was part of a week-long camp called "Girls Go Green 4 Stem," put...Tags: Science, Science and Technology, Engineering, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Camp introduces students to physics and nuclear engineering
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefLynchburg-area students are learning about one of the area's most prominent career fields. Rising fifth and sixth graders are attending the Lynchburg Youthful Engineers Camp this week. 50 kids are learning about physics and nuclear engineering, by...Tags: Science and Technology, Engineering, New London (New London, Connecticut), Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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135 space shuttle launches in one video
Thanks to a video project from producer McLean Fahnestock, we can look back in time atNASA's135 space shuttle launches at one time.
Tags: Rocketry, Science and Technology
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Virginia Tech has a "dream" vending machine
At college campuses all across the country, you'll find loads of vending machines, spitting out sodas and snacks all day long. Virginia Tech has plenty of those, but the Hokies also have a pretty cool, one of a kind 3-D machine. This machine is called...
Tags: Science and Technology, Virginia Tech, Engineering
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