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Rocky Mount remembers fallen soldiers
ReporterFolks dressed the part Saturday for the 13th annual Veterans Memorial Day in Rocky Mount. The event recognizes locals who paid the ultimate price in all military wars and conflicts. The group also recognized two living daughters of confederate...Tags: Memorial Day
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Person of interest sought in deadly Fort Knox shooting
An Army civilian employee was shot and killed in a parking lot at Kentucky's Fort Knox on Wednesday, and investigators were seeking to question a man in connection with the shooting, authorities said Army officials said in a news release late Wednesday...
Tags: U.S. Army, Armed Conflicts, FBI, Shootings, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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HIGH SCHOOLS: Tuesday night basketball scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Eastern Mennonite 68, Carlisle 22 Flint Hill 44, St. Stephens-St. Agnes 41 Holy Child, Md. 60, Madeira School 14 National Cathedral, D.C. 53, Episcopal 40 AAA Central Region Tournament Quarterfinal Cosby 68, Patrick Henry-...
Tags: High School Sports, William Byrd, Basketball, Automotive Equipment, Sports
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VMI announces Governor Bob McDonnell will give 2013 commencement speech
Virginia Military Institute announced Tuesday that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will give the graduation address this spring. The commencement ceremony is May 16 in Cameron Hall. “I feel confident Governor McDonnell will leave us with words...
Tags: University of Notre Dame, Justice System, U.S. Army, Bob McDonnell, Crime, Law and Justice
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Marine from Lynch Station killed in Afghanistan
A Marine from Lynch Station was killed Friday during a combat mission in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Gregory Copes of Lynch Station and a member of the Navy were killed in the incident. Copes was 36. The Department of Defense did not release details of...
Tags: Malaysia, Awards and Prizes
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JC Penney accepting donations for troops at its stores
JC Penney needs your help to support the troops. During the month of July, customers can help support the men and women in uniform by rounding up their purchases at JC Penney to support the United Service Organization, commonly called the USO. All of...
Tags: Human Interest, JC Penney Company Inc.
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High school basketball scores
High school basketball scores for March 3 GIRLS BASKETBALL AAA State Championship Quarterfinal Princess Anne 57, Potomac 42 Woodside 55, William Fleming 42 AA State Championship Division 3 Quarterfinal Liberty-Bealeton 73, Brunswick 51 R.E....Tags: Woodrow Wilson, College Basketball, Automotive Equipment, James Monroe, Sports
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Vietnam War radio legend Adrian Cronauer shares his memories
REPORTER"Gooooooood morning, Vietnam!" Those words are forever immortalized in the 1987 film starring Robin Williams. The comic actor portrayed a character based on real-life Vietnam War disc jokey, Adrian Cronauer. Now retired, and living in Botetourt County,...Tags: Defense, Radio, Entertainment, Robin Williams, Wars and Interventions
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A North Carolina mother's "hero" killed in Afghanistan
ReporterAugust is the deadliest month for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the war started a decade ago. 17 of those were Navy Seals who were killed earlier this month, but the most recent death hit one of our hometowns. Sergeant Colby Richmond from Caswell...Tags: Defense, U.S. Army, Afghanistan, North Carolina, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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VMI to observe 9/11 with a special tribute
ReporterSunday marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Friday, the Virginia Military Institute will observe that day with a special tribute. It's a plaque that honors alumni who died on September 11th or fighting the global war on terror. ...Tags: U.S. Military, Terrorism, National Security, Arts and Culture, Wars and Interventions
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New Fitness Studio opens in Roanoke County
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterIt's a place to workout with no membership fees and it offers classes not just for adults but for children too. Adventure Fitness in Southwest Roanoke County is holding a grand opening this Saturday, but we got a sneak peak inside today. When you...Tags: Defense, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Clifton Forge native gets hero's surprise party for big promotion
Weekend Anchor/ReporterThere was plenty of red, white and blue in Clifton Forge on Saturday. A man originally from the area went back in town and got a surprise for his recent, big achievement in the United States Navy. American flags could be seen everywhere,...Tags: Defense, U.S. Navy, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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