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Dirty Talk: How dirty is your cell phone?
ReporterWe want to talk to you about your cell phone. These days, we're touching our phones and putting them near our months constantly. It got us thinking just how germ infested are our phones? We hit the streets and asked people do they clean their phones?...Tags: Immune System
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VT, LU graduations
Extra security measures are being put in place for graduations at Virginia Tech and Liberty University because of high-profile commencement speakers. First Lady Michelle Obama will give the commencement address at noon Friday at Virginia Tech. On...
Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Education, Arts and Culture, Virginia Tech, Health
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Just in case: Tips if you have to call 9-1-1
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's a number we all know but hope to never have to use; 9-1-1. Dispatchers at the 9-1-1 center in Roanoke say they take nearly 300,000 calls every year. If you're ever in an emergency and have to dial 9-1-1, dispatchers offer some tips to keep in mind.... -
Dublin man charged with taking photos of a female shopper without her permission
A Dublin man has been arrested for allegedly taking pictures of a woman on his cell phone without her permission. And Christiansburg police believe he may have photographed other unsuspecting woman. 36-year-old William Hughes has been charged with...
Tags: Prosecution
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 1I enjoyed a trip down memory lane last night, when I had the pleasure of serving as emcee for William Byrd High School's Open House. I am a 1989 graduate of Byrd, and loved seeing the many improvements made to the school. As part of a...Tags: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Ceremonies, Harrison Barnes, Arts and Culture, Marriage
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Two people robbed at gunpoint in South Boston
The South Boston Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened early Friday morning.
It happened around 1 a.m. on the 1100 block of Second Street.
Investigators also believe that shots were fired.
Several cars and a house had bullet...Tags: Theft, Shootings
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Virginia Tech research shows talking on the phone while driving not risky
ReporterIs talking on your cell phone dangerous behind the wheel? A government agency says yes and now wants a ban even on hands-free phone devices. "That is not supported by the science that we've done," says Jon Hankey with the Virginia Tech...Tags: National Transportation Safety Board, Virginia Tech, Transportation, Transportation Industry, Travel
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Explore Board authorizes cell phone towers on park property
ReporterVirginia's Explore Park could soon have a new addition, two cell phone towers. Tuesday morning, the board that oversees the park authorized final negotiations with a company that develops wireless communications facilities. Members of the Explore...Tags: Movies, Entertainment
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Two Lynchburg men charged with having stolen property
Two Lynchburg men have been charged with having stolen property after they apparently tried to sell stolen property to a pawn shop.
Anton Buckner, 26, and Ishmael Bryant, 18, have been charged with having stolen property.
Police say they recovered...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Theft, Prosecution, Prosecution
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US Supreme Court ruling affects local law enforcement
The US Supreme Court ruled Monday something law enforcement agencies in our area do may be unconstitutional.
Tracking your location using GPS devices and you wouldn't even know about it.
News 7 has been trying so to see how often it happens in our...Tags: Laws, Bank Robbery, Criminal Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Pulaski County (Virginia)
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Bedford County Sheriff's Office busts 3 separate burglary rings
ReporterAre you missing a chain saw, drill or other tool? The Bedford County Sheriff's Office may have it. Investigators busted three separate burglary rings and found a lot of stolen items. It adds up to thousands of dollars. On Monday, they put the stolen...Tags: Theft, American Legion, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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A group calling for nationwide ban on cell phone use while driving
Multimedia JournalistA federal safety board is calling for a nationwide ban on cell phone use and texting while behind the wheel. The National Transportation Safety Board will testify before the New York State Senate Committee Monday about cell phone ban recommendation. ...Tags: Air and Space Accidents, National Transportation Safety Board, Transportation Accidents, Disasters and Accidents, Transportation Industry
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