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Faces of AIDS: HIV cases on the rise in Southwest Virginia
Liberace, Rock Hudson, and Ryan White are three names associated with AIDS. Since the 1980's, 600,000 people have died of AIDS, but you don't hear much about it these days. The scary reality is that there is no cure and the number of new HIV cases is...
Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Health, Montgomery County (Virginia), Diseases and Illnesses, HIV
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Chef gives Roanoke middle school students "Food for Thought"
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterThe journey from farm to table can be an education. And today, a chef from Carilion Clinic gave a class of Roanoke middle school students some food for thought. "Food for Thought" is actually the name of a class that explores the connections between...Tags: Schools, Hospitals and Clinics, Teaching and Learning, Middle Schools, Health
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Motorcyclist critically hurt after accident in Campbell County
A motorcyclist was critically hurt Tuesday when his motorcycle hit a car in Campbell County. The accident happened at the intersection of Route 460 Business/Timberlake Road and Enterprise Road. The driver of the motorcycle, 20-year-old Jacob...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Campbell County, Hospitals and Clinics, Transportation Accidents
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Are Virginians on the verge of having to pay higher gas taxes?
Anchor/ReporterThe wheels are turning as some Virginia lawmakers toss around the idea of raising Virginia's gas tax. The last time The Commonweath saw the gas tax go up was 26 years ago. Given the fragile state of the economy, drivers say it's hard to imagine...Tags: Ralph K. Smith, Crime, Law and Justice, John Edwards, Democratic Party, Petroleum Industry
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Pit bull bites Roanoke Police officer, then shot and killed
A dog that bit a Roanoke City Police officer while running loose Tuesday was later shot and killed by officers. The pit bull's owner could face charges because the dog was under a quarantine notice in Roanoke County for biting someone on May 16....
Tags: Firearms, Shootings, Roanoke County, Rabies
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Bath Salts: Deadly High
Anchor/ReporterThey're deadly, toxic, sold near schools and churches and are already illegal. We want to fill you in some more on a new batch of illegal drugs you've been hearing about, because they're not easy to understand. They're called bath salts, synthetic...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Methamphetamine (drug), Bath Salt Drugs, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice
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Roanoke Symphony announces fund drive to retire debt
ReporterBefore Maestro David Wiley raises his baton on a new season of concerts, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra hopes to raise enough money to retire its debt. The Symphony announced the Crescendo Campaign, a plan to bring in $250,000 by October first. An...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Elections, Politics, Music, Entertainment
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AAA: Gasoline prices down across Virginia
Gas prices have continued to retreat nationwide, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. In Virginia, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the price of a gallon of regular gasoline now averages $3.53 a gallon statewide. That's 5 cents less than last week and a penny...
Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Minor League Baseball, Manufacturing and Engineering, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Automotive Equipment
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UPDATED: Man that was being rushed to hospital in crash that killed 3 had been shot 10 times
A gunshot victim who was being rushed to the hospital when the car he was in crashed in Henry County had been shot 10 times. Three other people in the car died as a result of the accident. An autopsy revealed that Lamar Ward died as a result of the...
Tags: Murder, Firearms, Henry County, Hospitals and Clinics, Transportation Accidents
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Breaking down a Roanoke carnival one bolt at a time
Multimedia JournalistThey're on the road nine-months out of the year and they entertain millions all over the country. The Drew Expo just left Roanoke Sunday night. But before they packed up, WDBJ 7 caught up with "carneys" and found out what it takes to break it all down. ...Tags: Employees, Career and Workplace, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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Museum In Roanoke County Gives Moms A Treat
ReporterOne local museum honored mom in a special way today. The Science Museum of Western Virginia waived the cost of admission for moms. Leah Lessard appreciated the Mother's Day gift. “I work hard. I work a full-time job. I'm a single mom, so it's...Tags: Science, Museums, Arts and Culture, Roanoke County, Mother's Day
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Veterans To Be honored With A Parade
ReporterIf you drove through Salem today, you may have noticed some military vehicles on Roanoke Boulevard. That's because tomorrow is "Armed Forces Day", a special holiday to honor the men and women in uniform, who protect our nation. A large parade will...Tags: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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