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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Virginia Tech, Sex and the City (movie), Social Services, American Idol (tv program), Virginia Department of Transportation
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Special Olympics draws 1,200 athletes to Roanoke County
WDBJ7 Reporter1,200 students from across the Roanoke Valley participated in a variety of events for the Special Olympics today. The fourth annual Little Feet Meet at Northside High School was great for the participants. But it may have been even better for the... -
Students participate in Special Olympics Spring Games at William Fleming
On your mark, get set, go! Big competition and big fun for students participating in the Special Olympics Spring Games at William Fleming High School in Roanoke on Wednesday. More than 300 middle and high school students and adults competed in track...
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Taking the plunge for a good cause
WDBJ7 anchor/reporter“It’s awesome," exclaimed Alec Robertson, one of the dedicated participants in of the Polar Plunge in Radford Saturday. It was definitely not swim suit weather, but close to 400 people braved the freezing waters of the New River to give back...Tags: Radford (Radford, Virginia)
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Bedford police car show raises money for Special Olympics
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefPolice officers and sheriff's deputies took their cars off the road Saturday to do a little fundraising. Patrol vehicles from all over Virginia were in Bedford for the Police Car Show. The event is hosted by the Bedford Police Department and the Bedford...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Franklin County (Virginia), Bedford County (Virginia)
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Firefighters get bragging rights after Guns n' Hoses baseball game in Lynchburg
There wasn't a crime or accident that brought police and firefighters together Sunday night. It was a competition of the most athletic. It was the fifth annual Guns and Hoses Charity softball game at City Stadium in Lynchburg. The event was dependent...
Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Services and Shopping, Muscular Dystrophy Association
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Athletes battle it out for the first Roanoke Valley CrossFit games
It was a battle of brawn, willpower, and stamina today in Salem. It was the first southwest Virginia CrossFit games. Outside the gym's Roanoke Valley location, you could see dozens of folks doing squats, push-ups, jumps... you name it! Organizers say...
Tags: CrossFit, Inc.
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Former UVA star cornerback joins broadcast team
Former Wahoo football player Tony Covington is joining the broadcast team for University of Virginia football games. Virginia Sports Properties, which holds the multimedia rights for Cavaliers sports, made the announcement Friday. Covington joins play-...
Tags: Atlantic Coast Conference, NFL Draft, College Football, Football, Tampa Bay Storm
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Police departments across Roanoke, Montgomery County participate in Torch Run
WDBJ7 InternsWe spotted police officers running through the streets Tuesday, but they weren't chasing crime. It's part of the annual Torch Run for Virginia's Special Olympics. Police officers from Roanoke County and Western Virginia Regional Jail ran a mile...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Roanoke County, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Special Olympics Young Athletes show off abilities, rather than disabilities
Weekend Anchor/ReporterLots of little athletes gathered for a big show of their skills today at Northside High School. About 850 kids took part in The Special Olympics Young Athletes. It's a play program for children with intellectual disabilities, ages 2 through fifth... -
Special Olympians compete in Roanoke
ReporterA love of the game and each other - on display in Roanoke. The Special Olympics held its annual spring games at the stadium of William Fleming High School. More than 300 special olympians in middle and high school competed in various contests and races....Tags: High Schools, Schools
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Special Olympics spring games held in Radford
They face many challenges and obstacles in life, but their many talents took centerstage Saturday at the Special Olympics at Cupp Stadium in Radford University. More than 200 atheletes from across Southwestern Virginia took part. They've been training...
Tags: Radford (Radford, Virginia)
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