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A CDC study reveals a rise in E. Coli in public pools
ReporterSeveral pools across the area are set to open for the season this coming Memorial Day weekend. A study just released from the Centers for Disease Control shows 58% of the pools it studied, tested positive for E. Coli. The Green Ridge Recreation Center...Tags: E. coli Infection, Diseases and Illnesses, Memorial Day, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Banned swim coach to be sentenced for sex abuse
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches is scheduled to be sentenced for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed. Richard J. Curl, who pleaded guilty in February, is scheduled to...
Tags: Sports, Abusive Behavior, Punishment
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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: Heavy Engineering, Dr. John (music artist), Adoption, American Idol (tv program), Government
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Danville preschoolers learn to swim, while inadvertently fighting obesity, learning to stay healthy
WDBJ7 ReporterGetting healthy doesn't have an age requirement. Preschoolers in Danville are learning the importance of exercise by swimming. To a four year old, playing in the water is the best way to have fun anytime of year. In this class, it's purpose has...Tags: Overweight, Healthy Diet, Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Obesity
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Martinsville Sewage Treatment Plant overwhelmed by rain; VDH asks residents to avoid use of Smith River
The Virginia Department of Health is asking citizens to avoid recreational use of the Smith River near Martinsville because the Martinsville Sewage Treatment Plant has been overwhelmed by recent heavy rains. The specific area is downstream from the...
Tags: Health, Water, Waste, Energy Saving, Sports
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Virginia Gators Honored
Sports ReporterThe Virginia Gators Swim Club had an impressive showing at this season's Virginia Swimming Awards banquet. The Roanoke-based club had 6 swimmers nominated as Swimmers of the Year, and of those six, 3 took home the honor. “There were about 7,...Tags: Sports
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Salem chiropractor competed in 1984 Summer Olympics
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterOlympic fever is gripping the country as American athletes go for gold in London. But, for one Salem man the view is a little different. He's a former Olympian. The attention Dr. Pat Kennedy give his patients is the same he perfected in a different...Tags: Michael Phelps, Summer Olympics, Sports, Dara Torres
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Parents need to think safety while swimming with their kids
REPORTERWith temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond later this week, plenty of people are heading to the pools and lakes. That means they'll be crowded, and swimming experts say that means parents need to be extra vigilant while watching out for their...Tags: Health, Parenting, Sports
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Virginia Tech athletes prepare for U.S. Olympic Trials
Sports ReporterThe 2012 Summer Olympics will dominate the sports scene by the end of July. But to get to London, everyone -- even Michael Phelps -- has to qualify. And competing against the superstars for those precious spots will be a number of Virginia Tech athletes....Tags: Atlantic Coast Conference, Diving, Michael Phelps, Virginia Tech Hokies, 2012 Summer Olympics
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OUR HEALTH: Nutrition for Outdoor Activities
It’s time to dust off our tennis shoes and spring into action! With all the warm weather it should be no surprise that more people are physically active in the spring compared to any other season. Southwest Virginia in particular offers an array...
Tags: Honey, Coconut, Health, Foods and Beverages, Recipes
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Kids can spend their spring break at camp in Roanoke County
REPORTERThere's no reason for your kids to say they are bored over spring break. That week-long break coming is up soon, but there is still time to sign them up for camp. Roanoke County is offering not one, but two spring break camps at Green Ridge Recreation...Tags: Sports
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Swimmers and Divers look ahead to Summer Olympic tryouts
ReporterSome of the best college swimmers and divers are in Christiansburg, at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center, for the ACC championships. The women are competing this week, the men will compete next weekend. It's a high flying, twisting, tumbling competition....Tags: 2016 Olympic Games, Virginia Cavaliers, Atlantic Coast Conference, Virginia Tech Hokies, Sports
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