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Floating restaurant at Claytor Lake in Pulaski County
ReporterMost of us like to eat out from time to time. However, if you're on a boat in the middle of the lake, you don't have many options - until now. A floating restaurant by the name of “Waterway Cafe” is a sight to behold for hungry boaters. They'...Tags: Sports
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Rainy days mean rising water on the river
reporterWith the calm waters of the James River as a backdrop, these students are learning lessons they hope to never need. "That's what the ACA is all about, teaching people to have fun on the river, but being safe at the same time," explains Beth Wiegandt....Tags: Sports
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UPDATED: Woman pulled out from the James River unharmed
UPDATED 7:40pm: Crews have safely pulled the woman out of the James River. She was not injured. Jason Ferguson with Botetourt County Fire and EMS says the woman was picked up by a passer-by and that she's "safe and happy."Tune in to WDBJ7 at 11 to hear...
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Botetourt County waterway recognized
Virginia Recreation and Park Society Honors Botetourt's Upper James River Water Trail
9/26/2011
Fincastle – The Botetourt County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department’s Upper James River Water Trail received top honors from the Virginia...Tags: Marketing, Fine Arts, Tourism and Leisure, James River, Arts and Culture
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UPDATED: Man's name released in Martinsville drowning
We now know the name of a man who died in a drowning accident earlier Saturday.
He is 25-year-old Samuel Hernandez-Bautista.
Here is the press release from the Henry County Sheriff's Office:
On July 2, 2011 at approximately 3:51 pm, the Henry County...Tags: Sports, Patrick Henry
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Jackson River access closed in Alleghany Co.
The National Forest Service has temporarily closed all access points to the Jackson River in Alleghany County due to unsafe water conditions.
Crews have responded to numerous canoes and kayaks that have capsized in the dangerous waters.
Everyone who has...Tags: Sports, Forestry and Timber
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Orlando Hotels, Jason Taylor, Networking, August (movie), U.S. Coast Guard
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66 finalists named for lucrative Knight Arts Challenge grants
One of the remarkable things about the 66 finalists announced Monday for the annual Knight Arts Challenge grants is their range, both artistically and geographically. Over the course of five years, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has...
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Boating safety critical heading into summer season
National Fishing and Safe Boating Week is June 1-9, just a week after the Memorial Day Weekend signals the unofficial start to boating season. The Boat Ed organization is urging people to make sure to take a safe boating course before heading out on...Tags: Hunting, Sports, State Parks, Memorial Day, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Somerset County Where to Go for May 16
Strawberry Festival A Strawberry Festival will start at 4 p.m. May 18 at the Shade Creek Ridge Church of the Brethren,1623 Ridge Road, Hooversville. Free will donations will be accepted. The proceeds will benefit the orphans in Honduras program. Fireman&...Tags: Lobbying, Science, Christianity, Sports, Goodwill Industries International
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Parks and Recreation
This list is not all-inclusive Lake Manor Nature Preserve Addison 400 W. Lake Park Almost 13 acres including baseball fields, basketball courts, fishing, playground, a shelter and a .54 mile walking path. Phillips Park Aurora Accessible...
Tags: Sports, Petroleum Industry, Wetlands, Salt, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Canton Police Look To Start Boating Program For Youth
The Hartford CourantTown police are seeking a $9,766 grant from the state that would fund a canoe and kayak program on the Farmington River for town youth that the police department is hoping to start later this spring. The police department submitted the grant to the...Tags: Sports
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