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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: Sports, World War I (1914-1918), Culture, Architecture, Ice Hockey
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Mystery of strange lights over Danville revealed
WDBJ7 ReporterFloating lights in Danville's night sky are causing a ruckus. Once a week at dusk some people say a UFO, of sorts, flies over parts of the city. It's something that you're more likely to see in a Sci-Fi movie, not hovering over Danville. These flashing...Tags: Unexplained Phenomena, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hobbies, Stranger Than Fiction
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POW/MIA's not forgotten at National D-Day Memorial
Assignment ManagerA few dozen people gathered at the National D-Day Memorial Friday to remember Americans listed as missing in action and held as prisoners of war. National POW MIA Recognition Day is observed nationwide on the third Friday in September. According to...Tags: Prisons, Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Prisoners and Detainees, Wars and Interventions
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General John Douglass answers your questions
This week we continue our focus on the 5th District Congressional candidates. This will be the first election using new district maps based on the 2010 census. The 5th district is in the central part of Virginia stretching vertically across the state. It...
Tags: Iraq, NATO, Lawyers, Judges, Personal Income
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Former Va Supreme Court Justice Whiting dead at 89
Retired Virginia Supreme Court Justice Henry H. Whiting has died at the age of 89. Whiting served on the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1987 to 2002 and took senior status in 1995. He retired in 2002. In a statement on Monday, Gov. Bob McDonnell said...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Bob McDonnell
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Four-star General Dennis Via comes back to his roots
WDBJ7 ReporterHe's in charge of thousands of soldiers and traveled around the world for decades fighting for our country. Today General Dennis Via came back to his roots. This was an entrance only few men and women receive, and one students in Martinsville and...Tags: Albert Harris, Schools, George Washington Carver, Students, High Schools
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President Obama speaks at Roanoke campaign event
The road to the White House clearly goes through our viewing area. Before an estimated crowd of 3,040 people, President Barack Obama gave a campaign speech Friday evening in downtown Roanoke. Obama, who is seeking a second term as president against...
Tags: White House, John McCain, Federal Housing Administration, Jim Webb, Barack Obama
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World War II veterans share amazing stories
ReporterFamilies, veterans and spectators came from near and far to visit the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. There were many activities for Family Day. WDBJ-7's Bryce Williams was there and had a chance to speak with World War II veterans. They shared...Tags: Human Interest, Germany, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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State Fair of West Virginia brings western Virginia along for the ride
ReporterEvery August, thousands of people flock to the State Fair of West Virginia, and many of them don't even call the Mountain State their home. The summer tradition has become a favorite for folks on the other side of the state line. Whether you crave...Tags: Nickelodeon (tv network)
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Justin McLeod's Blog
August 15
Goodbye
They say all good things must come to an end. With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business. I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools. There are several reasons why I'm switching...Tags: Roman Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal, Talk Shows (genre), Holidays, John Hawkes, Biutiful (movie)
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Former 9th District Congressman William Wampler dies
Former 9th District CongressmanWilliam C. Wampler Sr. has passed away. He was 86. He died Wednesday night at his home in Bristol after a lengthy illlness. He represented Southwest Virginia for two years in the 1950s and another 16 between the 1960s...
Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Civil and Public Service, Bristol (Bristol, Virginia), Rick Boucher, Bob McDonnell
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Special Gathering Of WWII Veterans In Vinton
ReporterIt was one of the most important chapters of our nation's history and a defining moment for the entire world. On this Memorial Day, veterans from World War II and other wars took time to reflect on their sacrifices and the significance of this holiday....Tags: Memorial Day, William Byrd, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Korean War (1950-1953)
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Original site for World War II (1939-1945) topic gallery.