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Danville names new superintendent of schools
The Danville School Board has named a new superintendent. The school board announced Friday that it chose Edward Newsome as its new superintendent. Newsome will start July 1. Newsome is the assistant superintendent for high schools in Baltimore...
Tags: Baltimore County, Ahoskie
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Longtime VMI athletics director retiring
Virginia Military Institute athletic director Donny White announced Monday that he will retire in November. White has been a part of VMI’s athletic department for 35 years, spending time as a cadet-athlete, assistant coach, head coach, and chief...
Tags: Science and Technology, Big South Conference, Baseball, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Sports
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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: Armed Conflicts, FBI, Armed Forces, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Shootings
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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: Justice System, Lawyers, Bob McDonnell, Regent University, Regional Authority
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A Botetourt County family's Christmas wish comes true as Santa delivers soldier dad
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe greatest gift a kid can get on Christmas is a parent they haven't seen in months. Friday morning, December 21st, Santa delivered that exact gift to two lucky children in Botetourt. The father's name is Scott Townsend. He's a Lieutenant...Tags: Holidays, Religious Festivals
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Happy Homecoming at Roanoke Regional Airport
ReporterHe'll be home for Christmas! It was a happy homecoming at Roanoke Regional airport this afternoon as a member of the U.S. Army touched down. Private Paul Bryant just completed basic combat training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He'll return for...Tags: Holidays
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Students from Brookville, Bassett, William Byrd picked to perform at U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Students from Bassett, William Byrd, and Brookville High Schools have been selected to march as part of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. The students that were selected will perform during halftime of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San...
Tags: Music Industry, William Byrd, Education, Teaching and Learning, Students
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Veterans Day observed in Vinton
Today the nation pauses to say “thank you”. Veterans Day is a time to salute the men and women in uniform who fight for everything that our nation stands for. A special event was held at the veterans memorial in Vinton. The event included...
Tags: Veterans Day, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Interest, Vietnam, World War II (1939-1945)
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Virginia Tech loses to Clemson 38-17
CLEMSON, S.C. -- It was easy to spot the happiest guy in Clemson's locker room -- defensive coordinator Brent Venables. Venables had spent most of his first season watching his Tigers (No. 19 BCS, No. 14 AP) struggle against opponents big and small....
Tags: Sailing, Atlantic Coast Conference, ACC Championship Game, Star Sailing, Frank Beamer
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UPDATE: Humpback Bridge in Alleghany County designated as National Historic Landmark
It's been on the National Register of Historic Places for more than 40 years, but now the Humpback Bridge near Covington is a National Historic Landmark. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar made the announcement Wednesday. For many in Alleghany County, it's a...
Tags: Ken Salazar, Justice System, Barack Obama, Minority Groups, Arts and Culture
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Andy Schmookler answers your questions
Election Day is about a month away and we want to help you make informed decisions, so we are interviewing the candidates. This morning we focus on the challenger for the Sixth District Congressional seat, Democratic candidate Andy Schmookler. The Sixth...
Tags: Barack Obama, Voting, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Politics, George Voinovich
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Prominent Roanoke attorney William Poff dies at the age of 80
Prominent Roanoke attorney William Poff died Wednesday. He was 80. Poff was a lawyer at Woods Rogers for more than 50 years. “While his unparalleled skills as a trial lawyer were evident to all who worked with or against him, I choose to...
Tags: Justice System, Values, Politics, Laws, Colleges and Universities
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