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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Popcorn, Track and Field, Jon and Kate Plus 8 (tv program), Democratic Party, Vegan Diet
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"The Wall That Heals" rolls into Halifax County
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's called The Wall That Heals and it's traveling around the country with the names of thousands of people who died during the Vietnam War. It's a half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. sitting at Halifax County High...Tags: Halifax County, Pulaski County (Virginia), Human Interest, Washington, DC
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Catawba man says monkey statue dressed as President Obama is not racist
ReporterThis year's presidential election is very heated and it's bringing out strong emotions. Some aren't hiding their opinions. A Craig County man has a display at his house that may be considered racist. It's a statue of a monkey dressed as President Barack...Tags: Barack Obama, Elections, Sculpture, Arts, Arts and Culture
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Obama campaign courts veterans, brings retired General Wesley Clark to the Roanoke Valley
ReporterIf the presidential race is as close as some polls suggest, just a small percentage of the vote could make the difference between victory and defeat. This week, the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama is stepping up its efforts to win over...Tags: Barack Obama, Elections, Democratic Party, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Wesley Clark
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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: Entertainment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Radio, Wars and Interventions, Defense
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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: International Military Interventions, Defense, U.S. Military, Human Interest, Terrorism
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Group offers local vets free trip to Washington DC
Our nation's capital is home to countless monuments honoring the armed forces. But many veterans in our hometowns have never seen the tributes to their sacrifice. One group is out to fix that problem, giving local vets a free trip to DC.
Climbing off a...Tags: International Military Interventions, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Defense, Veterans Affairs, Travel
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John Fogerty takes a new tack with his classic songs
When John Fogerty's wife, Julie, suggested over dinner one night that he revisit his catalog of Creedence Clearwater Revival songs with artists he admires today, he wasn't about to let the music take a back seat to technology. "I realize nowadays with...Tags: Entertainment Events, Entertainment, Alan Jackson, U.S. Army, Brad Paisley
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150 years after Gettysburg, drummer to recreate reunion march
ReutersBy Jeffrey B. Roth PITTSBURGH, May 25 (Reuters) - Fifty years after the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest of the U.S. Civil War, a survivor of that fight marched 200 miles (320 km) from Pittsburgh to the site of the battle for a reunion attended by...Tags: Memorial Day, Slavery, Pittsburgh, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Navy
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Students honor and thank veterans
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Hundreds of students honored living and lost veterans during a special ceremony for Memorial Day at Blanche Charles Elementary School on Friday morning. Veteran organizations including Calexico American Legion Post 90, Veterans of...Tags: Memorial Day, Korean War (1950-1953), Unrest, Conflicts and War, American Legion, Students
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Voice of the People, May. 25
Why Memorial Day? The parades. The flags. The military proudly carrying their weapons like beacons that will guide us, bring us freedom and make us strong. There will be cookouts and sales. Eat. Buy. Talk of sports, kids and the weather. Nothing serious....Tags: Dick Cheney, Mundelein, Human Interest, Holidays, Memorial Day
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Gov. Quinn remembers classmate, war hero, at Hinsdale school
Gov. Pat Quinn's voice broke in emotion Friday during a visit to his alma mater, St. Isaac Jogues School in Hinsdale, where he remembered a friend and classmate who was killed decades ago during the Vietnam War. The visit also marked the start of the...
Tags: Memorial Day, Government, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Pat Quinn, Wars and Interventions
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