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Radford University business class studies STEM grads, seeking out exceptional foreign students
WDBJ7 ReporterOn Wednesday at Radford University, business and local leaders had a roundtable discussion about exceptionally gifted foreigh students and how they impact the local economy. Educators say some of the nearly 1 million foreign born Virginia residents...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace, Teaching and Learning, Students, Science and Technology
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Roanoke College posts poll results about Virginians and hot-button issues
There are some interesting results from a new Roanoke College poll. It asked respondents about important social issues nationally, and polled people across Virginia. On immigration reform, when offered a choice of how to deal with immigrants in the U....
Tags: Marriage, Firearms, Minority Groups, Science and Technology, Politics
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte makes national headlines with immigration comment
Congressman Bob Goodlatte made national news on Tuesday for a comment he made as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. This is his first year in the top spot and any changes to immigration laws will have to go through him. He raised eyebrows by...
Tags: U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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Free Medical Tests Offered Saturday
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterThis Saturday you can get some medical tests for FREE. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem is offering blood pressure and cholesterol screenings. They're also doing vision, glaucoma, and diabetes testing as well as checking hearing and...Tags: High Blood Pressure, HIV, Diabetes, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Treatments
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Goodlatte elected as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee
Congressman Bob Goodlatte has been elected to serve as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Goodlatte was elected to the post by the House Republican Conference. His chairmanship will start in January when the 113th Congress begins. “I...
Tags: Bob Goodlatte, Civil Rights, Politics, Justice System, Computer Networking and Internet
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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, Science, Engineering, Technology, Back to School
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Young immigrants react to Obama administration order suspending some deportations
ReporterNational immigration policy remains a hot button issue across the country. The recent announcement that the Obama administration will suspend deportations of some young illegal immigrants is generating more headlines and more debate, but who will it...Tags: Deportation, Extradition, International Law, Politics, Illegal Immigrants
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Former congressman urges reversal of president's immigration ruling
WDBJ7 ReporterIllegal immigrants working and living in America should be deported immediately. That's the opinion of one man running for president. Former Congressman Virgil Goode told reporters this morning in Roanoke he plans to put a stop to granting citizenship...Tags: Barack Obama, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Illegal Immigrants
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Texas Governor and GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry visits Virginia
ReporterTexas Governor Rick Perry brought his presidential campaign to Virginia, with two stops Wednesday in the Commonwealth. In a speech to students at Liberty University, Perry sidestepped recent criticism with a personal address about his Texas roots, and...Tags: Protestantism, Armed Forces, Jerry Falwell, Minority Groups, HPV Vaccine
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Local refugees and immigrants share their inspirational stories
A cultural organization called "Local Colors" hosted a unique event Satuday afternoon at the Tanglewood Barnes & Noble in Roanoke County.
Some local refugees and immigrants, that now call our area home, shared their inspirational stories.
The group...
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