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Re-opening for Center in the Square
reporterAfter years of planning and hardwork, Center in the Square is open to the public. Roanoke's cultural center re-opened Saturday morning to lots of fanfare with a ribbon cutting by city and center leaders. Center in the Square closed down while a multi-...Tags: Arts, Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, Museums
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What would you do with $600 million?
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistSaturday night's Powerball jackpot is reportedly the country's second largest jackpot in lottery history. A surge in nationwide sales has brought the jackpot up to $600 million and that's got a lot of people in Virginia excited. The last time the...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Lotteries, Passenger Cars, Mega Millions Lottery, Powerball Lottery
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$1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Christiansburg; jackpot grows to $600M
The estimated jackpot for Saturday's Powerball jackpot has grown to $600 million. ============================ Original story from Thursday, May 16 Saturday's Powerball jackpot has grown to $550 million, according to the Virginia Lottery. The...
Tags: Lotteries, Powerball Lottery, Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), Services and Shopping, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Bedford job fair highlights positive signs in local economy
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHundreds turned out for an event in Bedford Tuesday, to meet with employers who are anxious to hire. The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ever job fair at the Central Virginia Community College Bedford Campus. More than 30 businesses...Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Employment, Business
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Two groups join forces against uranium mining
DANVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Two Southside Virginia voices against uranium mining are joining forces. The Roanoke River Basin Association says it has welcomed CommonHealthVA as a part of its family. The group is among several that advocated for keeping the...
Tags: Pittsylvania County, Mining, Bob McDonnell, Metal and Mineral
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UPDATE: Body of murdered Alleghany County woman positively identified
A body found Monday in Alleghany County is that of a missing woman. Sheriff Kevin Hall says Ashley Rodriguez's identity was confirmed through dental records. Check back here and watch Susan Bahorich's live reports on WDBJ7 at Five and Six. -------------...
Tags: Covington (Covington, Virginia), Alleghany County (Virginia), Human Interest, Dentistry and Dental Health, Crime, Law and Justice
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Anti-uranium groups in Virginia join forces
Two Southside Virginia voices against uranium mining are joining forces. The Roanoke River Basin Association says it has welcomed CommonHealthVA as a part of its family. The group is among several that advocated for keeping the state's prohibition on...
Tags: Pittsylvania County, Mining, Bob McDonnell, Metal and Mineral
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Former Franklin County deputy Jonathan Agee sentenced to three life terms for killing ex-wife
Outside the court house, former Virginia State Police Sergeant Matthew Brannock said he is satisfied with the ruling handed down to Jonathan Agee on Wednesday. Agee was sentenced to serve three life sentences in prison for killing his ex-wife, and...
Tags: Justice System, Franklin County (Virginia), Steroids, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Water flows as utility workers demonstrate their skills
ReporterWater flowed outside a Roanoke hotel Wednesday, and it had nothing to do with the recent flooding and heavy rain. Water utility workers from around the state came together to test their skills. The Virginia Section of the American Water Works...Tags: Water Supply, Employees, Rodeo, Career and Workplace
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Roanoke City Schools' Bishop named State Superintendent of the Year
Roanoke City Schools Superintendent Rita Bishop has been named the Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents. Bishop was selected by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and leaders of five state...
Tags: Human Interest, West Point, Brunswick County, Poquoson (Poquoson, Virginia), Shenandoah County
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UPDATE: Al Bedrosian wins GOP nomination in Roanoke County supervisors race
ReporterIt came down to luck, and Tuesday morning Al Bedrosian had luck on his side. A tie-breaker in Roanoke County gave Bedrosian the Republican nomination for the Hollins district seat on the board of supervisors. Bedrosian and his opponent Mike Bailey joined...Tags: Politics, Roanoke County, Parties and Movements, Political Candidates, Regional Elections
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Grocery bills helping students college tuition
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe second annual Diploma Campaign to support the Community College Access Program (CCAP) kicks off May 5 in area Stop-In Food Stores and Kroger locations. CCAP is a tuition-assistance program at Virginia Western Community College that allows graduating...Tags: Politics, Education, Students, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities
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