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Roanoke-based Advance Auto Parts buys B.W.P. Distributors
Roanoke-based Advance Auto Parts announced Wednesday that it has acquired the company B.W.P. Distributors. BWP is currently a private company that supplies, markets, and distributes automotive parts. The purchase means Advance will now operate 124 BWP...
Tags: Car Parts, Vehicles, Services and Shopping, Consumers, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Blacksburg 'bike rack rule' makes no sense to some business owners
WDBJ7 ReporterThe town of Blacksburg is hoping someday soon, to be labeled as a "Bicycle Friendly Community." That means making commutes safer and easier for cyclists. At the new Campus Automotive in Blacksburg, business was so good, the owner needed more space. Along...Tags: Business, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment
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No. 4 story of 2012: Roanoke shop owner fixes bullied Radford University's car, goes on "Ellen"
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterWe're counting down the top 7 stories of the year. Coming in at number 4: the story of a Roanoke shop owner who completely restored the car of a bullied Radford University student for free after vandals damaged it. But what started out as an act of...Tags: Ellen DeGeneres, Health and Safety at School, Passenger Cars
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Hands on instruction leads to real world honors
reporterWhile some students have their nose in a book, some teens in Botetourt County are under the hood of a car. Kids in Mr. Sale's class at Botetourt Technical Education Center are learning everything they need to know to repair cars. But, their...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Education
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UPDATED: Roanoke group gives injured animals a second chance
ReporterUPDATED: Your generousity is going a long way. Last week WDBJ7 aired a story about Mack the dog. He was hit by a car and his leg and hip were badly hurt. The German Shepherd has had one surgery but needs a second one. The cost is about $3,000...Tags: Broken Leg, Human Interest
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First woman-owned auto repair shop in Roanoke
ReporterUpdate Several viewers have emailed and called us about this story that aired Monday night at 5. We told you Crew Auto Repair on Franklin Road is the first auto repair business owned and operated by a woman. Several viewers have told us about... -
Advance Auto explores sale to private equity according to financial sources
WDBJ7 ReporterThe future of Advance Auto Parts is back in the headline. National reports indicate the company is considering a possible sale to private equity firms. There are many more questions than answers for what it will mean for the only Fortune 500 Company...Tags: Car Parts, Business Enterprises, NYSE Euronext, Inc., Vehicles, Banking
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Study: 40% of Americans have $500 or less in savings
ReporterAsk people on the street and most will say it's hard to save money these days. "This economy is shot to the dogs," says Salem resident Dean Martin, "It's horrible and I don't see it getting better." Bank employees aren't shocked either. They see it...Tags: Dean Martin, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Television Industry, Financial and Business Services
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Car maintenance website ranks Virginia 13th highest in car repair cost
WDBJ7 ReporterIf you think repairing your car engine was expensive, a new study says you're not crazy. According to CarMD.com, Virginia is one of the most expensive states to have a car repaired, especially if it's to repair the engine after the Check Engine Light...Tags: Car Engine Repair, Passenger Cars, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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