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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks, accepts award at Virginia Military Institute
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterVirginia Military Institute honored Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, with the school's Distinguished Diplomat Award. VMI's Superintendent said it was a sign of respect and deep appreciation for Clinton's years of service to the nation....Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Hillary Clinton, Lexington (Lexington, Virginia), Unrest, Conflicts and War, NATO
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UPDATE: Virginia Tech kicker and two other men charged with breaking into a Blacksburg home, Judge denies bond
Blacksburg police say three men were charged with breaking and entering Wednesday night including Virginia Tech kicker, Cody Journell. Also arrested were Matthew Dunton and Matthew Brady. All three men are in the Montgomery County jail.
Police are...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Firearms, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Prosecution, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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UPDATE: Arrest made after man shot in the face
UPDATE Tuesday 11:00 a.m.: A Pembroke man has been charged with shooting another man in the face Monday.
Walter Lee Jones Jr. is being held at the New River Valley Regional Jail without bond.
The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Jones has...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Firearms, Hospitals and Clinics, Prosecution
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UPDATE: Fugitive captured in Highland County
Authorities in Highland County say a fugitive who ran from deputies is now in custody. Robert Leroy Dettbarn was captured just after 9:00 Friday morning.
In a news release, Sheriff H. R. Lightner said Dettbarn was caught on Hevener Lane, just west of...Tags: Theft, Firearms, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Gun sales up this Christmas season
ReporterForget the mall. Some people are shopping for Christmas gifts at gun shops. Nationwide gun sales are up. Last month background checks were done for 1.5 million people according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Most of those translate into gun...Tags: Religious Festivals, Holidays, Firearms, FBI, Christmas
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15 year old Danville murder suspect is in custody
A 15 year old suspected murderer is now in custody, according to Danville Police.
Da'Quan LaJames Saunders was arrested after turning himself in around 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
He was wanted for the November 20th shooting at the Woodside Village apartments...Tags: Firearms, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Murder
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Donald Rumsfeld visits Roanoke
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited Roanoke Thursday night.
The Roanoke City Republican Committee invited him.
Rumsfeld answered questions from Roanoke college professor, Harry Wilson.
The discussion focused on Rumsfeld's memoir,...Tags: Wars and Interventions, George Bush, Gerald Ford, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Virginia gun bills await Senate committee action
Opponents of bills to relax Virginia gun laws are warning that the measures would make the state a more dangerous place.
One bill would prohibit colleges and other government bodies from regulating gun possession unless specifically authorized by...Tags: Virginia Tech, Interior Policy, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Firearms
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Virginia Senate panel backs repeal of one handgun a month restriction
Associated PressA Senate committee has endorsed legislation to repeal Virginia's one-handgun-a-month law, but two other measures supported by gun-rights advocates have been carried over until next year. The Courts of Justice Committee voted 8-6 Wednesday to send Sen....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Interior Policy, Firearms, Personal Weapon Control
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Local lawmakers respond to President Obama's State of the Union address
Several local congressmen responded to President Obama's State of the Union Address.
Here is what they had to say:
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GOODLATTE STATEMENT FOLLOWING PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
“Actions...Tags: Politics, Energy Saving, Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Man arrested in April 2011 Danville murder
Danville police say a man wanted for a murder earlier this year is now in custody.
Officers found Fenton Laconda Terry in the parking lot of a motel along South Boston Rd. on Thanksgiving night.
Terry has been charged with the murder of Kendra Stokes,...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Firearms, Crimes, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Pittsylvania County
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Danville Police make arrest in Martinsville murder
Danville police have made an arrest in a Martinsville murder case.
Timothy Jones is charged with second degree murder and other felonies in a deadly shooting that took place on December 30th.
Officers found Anthony Hayden outside of his home off Liza...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Firearms, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Shootings, Injuries and Wounds
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