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Dolly Parton talks hometown impact and future career plans
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHer sweet, southern charm has endeared her to millions of fans in a career spanning six decades. Dolly Parton is a world-renowned singer, songwriter, actress, author and philanthropist. "It's a proud feeling," said Parton. "Not a vain feeling, but a...Tags: Music, Amusement and Theme Parks, Entertainment, Trips and Vacations, Business
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Tonight at 6:00: WDBJ7 goes one-on-one with Dolly Parton
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA country legend is sharing her plans for the future in an interview you will only see on WDBJ7. Your Hometown News Leader is the only local station to sit down for a one-on-one interview with Dolly Parton. She talked about her theme park in Pigeon...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Twenty-five years later: Fans remember Lakeside Amusement Park in Salem
ReporterIf you grew up in this area, chances are you visited Lakeside Amusement Park in Salem. Located at the intersection of East Main Street and Electric Road, the park was a favorite summer retreat for residents of Roanoke and Salem through the 1970s and...Tags: Amusement and Theme Parks, Entertainment, Trips and Vacations, Gardens and Parks, Facebook
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As two fairs open in western Virginia, inspectors focus on amusement ride safety
ReporterIf July fourth is just around the corner, fair season will soon be in full swing, and that means local inspectors are taking a closer look to insure amusement rides are safe. The Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department Carnival opened Wednesday night, and...Tags: Fires, Virginia, Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Trips and Vacations
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Poll: Where should Vin Scully's voice be heard?
Readers are talking a lot about a man who talks for a living: Vin Scully. Times data editor Doug Smith's Op-Ed article Tuesday musing on "the voice of L.A." closed with a question: "As far as I'm concerned, the voice of L.A. should be heard every day in...
Tags: Music, Baseball, San Francisco Giants, Sports, Entertainment
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The supervised after-prom party: Now with cars, iPads and other goodies
ReutersSometime on Sunday morning, a Pennsylvania high school student will be presented with the keys to a black Honda Civic just for going to a party after the school's annual prom dance. In Roanoke, Virginia, one student will drive away next month with a...Tags: Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes, Computer Hardware, Amusement and Theme Parks, Students
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Discount amusement park tickets available to Upper Macungie residents
From water park and amusement rides to Camden's Adventure Aquarium and Camelbeach, Upper Macungie Township offers discount tickets to area amusements and entertainment centers to township residents. Tickets can be picked up at the township municipal...Tags: Entertainment, Macungie, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Breinigsville
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FEATURE-The supervised after-prom party: Now with cars, iPads and other goodies
ReutersBy Alice Mannette WICHITA, Kan., May 17 (Reuters) - Sometime on Sunday morning, a Pennsylvania high school student will be presented with the keys to a black Honda Civic just for going to a party after the school's annual prom dance. In Roanoke,...Tags: Financial Aid, Amusement and Theme Parks, Awards and Prizes, Computer Hardware, Students
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How the battle over 'Star Trek' rights killed J.J. Abrams' grand ambitions
ReutersLOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - A struggle over the U.S.S. Enterprise's past and future helped sour J.J. Abrams on the "Star Trek" franchise and may have contributed to his decision to take on the "Star Wars" universe. Competing ambitions between Paramount,...Tags: Star Trek (movie, 2009), Hasbro Inc., Entertainment, Trips and Vacations, Television
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How the Battle Over 'Star Trek' Rights Killed J.J. Abrams' Grand Ambitions
ReutersMay 16 (TheWrap.com) - A struggle over the U.S.S. Enterprise's past and future helped sour J.J. Abrams on the "Star Trek" franchise and may have contributed to his decision to take on the "Star Wars" universe. Competing ambitions between Paramount, CBS...Tags: Star Trek (movie, 2009), Hasbro Inc., Entertainment, Trips and Vacations, Television
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Prince Harry tours Jersey Shore to see Sandy recovery
SEASIDE HEIGHTS — Britain's Prince Harry toured the rebuilding efforts underway at the Jersey Shore on Tuesday amid crowds gathered for a glimpse of the young royal, and to say goodbye to a popular roller coaster - a symbol of Superstorm Sandy's...
Tags: Entertainment, Harry of Wales, Executive Branch, Government, Trips and Vacations
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This week at theme parks: Star Wars Weekends starts, Flower & Garden Fest ends, Madagascar hits Busch Gardens
Special events are coming -- and going -- this week at Orlando-area theme parks and attractions. + It's last call all week for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This year's event has been the first to feature food-and-drink...
Tags: HGTV (tv network), Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Tampa, Amusement and Theme Parks, Madagascar
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