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Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets honors one of its own
WDBJ7 ReporterAt Virginia Tech, a somber ceremony took place Thursday afternoon. The Corps of Cadets honored one of its own who died nearly 30 years ago serving our nation. Marine 2nd Lt. Maurice Hukill graduated from Virginia Tech in 1981. He recieved his degree in...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Beirut (Lebanon), Environmental Issues, Bombings, Virginia Tech
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Civil War infantry invades the Sutherlin Mansion in Danville
WDBJ7 ReporterHistory books came to life today in a hometown that had much to do with the history they're learning. "You can actually have a visual when you're here which is cooler," said Bonner Middle School sixth grader Amber Jones. The 18th Virginia Infantry set...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Middle Schools, Schools
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Virginia Tech has unmanned aerial vehicles
WDBJ7 ReporterYou may have heard about this, the Federal Aviation Administration just released where unmanned aerial vehicles or drones are around the country. Virgina Tech has one, and about 15 engineering students are working on the next class of UAV's. There are...Tags: Virginia Tech, Military Equipment, Science and Technology, U.S. Military, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Nearly 150 years after their deaths, faces of two USS Monitor crew members reconstructed
ReporterOutside the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, a wreath honored all of the sailors who served on the USS Monitor. Inside, the faces of two men were the center of attention. Tuesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration unveiled...Tags: USS Monitor, Arts and Culture, DNA, Health, New Year's Day
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Faces of civil war sailors to aid in search for their identities
ReporterOutside the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, a wreath honored all of the sailors who served on the USS Monitor. Inside, the faces of two men were the center of attention. Tuesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration unveiled...Tags: USS Monitor, Arts and Culture, DNA, Health, New Year's Day
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State of Virginia wants to digitize your Civil War artifacts
ReporterYou never know what treasures you may have hidden in your attic or tucked away in some closet. The state of Virginia wants to preserve some of your family's history, especially if it is from the Civil War. It's called the CW 150 Legacy Project. It's...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Amherst County, Sociology, Arts and Culture, Culture
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Lynchburg group working to preserve Civil War battle flag
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefSome Lynchburg residents are trying to restore a symbol of their heritage. An original confederate battle flag is being stored at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond. It's 150-years-old and needs a lot of work. Right now the flag is sitting in...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Arts and Culture, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Economy, Business and Finance
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New Appomattox museum offers glimpse of rare Civil War artifacts
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIt's a painting that defines the Civil War: Robert E. Lee, surrendering the Confederate army in Appomattox. The uniform Lee wore in that famous image is now on display at the new Museum of the Confederacy. "You can't see this anywhere else," said...Tags: Arts and Culture, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Religion and Belief, Arts, Hinduism
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State to close prison; inmates will be moved to facility in Chatham
Virginia's Department of Corrections is closing the Mecklenburg Correctional Center.
This comes after Pennsylvania decided earlier this year to remove 1,000 prisoners it housed in Virginia.
The inmates housed at Mecklenburg Correctional Center will be...Tags: Prisoners and Detainees, Mecklenburg County (Virginia), Safety of Citizens, Executive Branch, Manchester Community College
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Thousands gather for candlelight vigil in memory of Officer Crouse
Students shed many tears Friday night at a candlelight vigil in memory of Officer Crouse.
Officer Crouse may not have been a student at Virginia Tech but he is still a Hokie.
Friday night the students he protected said thanks.
Thousands of students...Tags: Virginia Tech, Teaching and Learning, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Students
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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: George Bush, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Defense, Gerald Ford
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Civil War sketchbook returns to Danville
ReporterPages from the past are now bringing new life to part of Danville's Civil War history. The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is now the proud owner of this small sketchbook. The sketches were drawn by Henry VanderWeyde, a prisoner of war held...Tags: Arts and Culture, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts, Prisons
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