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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: Festive Events, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Arts and Culture
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Marine's walk from Tennessee to Washington D.C. comes through Roanoke County
Countless Americans have been injured serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now a Marine wants to make sure they are never forgotten. He's a man on a mission. Mac McCollum is walking 500 miles from Tennessee to Washington D.C. It's easier...
Tags: Memorial Day, Injuries and Wounds, Roanoke County, Iraq, Health
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Salem woman killed in motorcycle crash in West Virginia
A Salem woman died in a crash near Charleston, West Virginia. Police in Putnam County say Pamela Bell was on a motorcycle Sunday afternoon, when an SUV crossed into her lane hitting her head-on. She died at the scene. The woman driving the SUV is in...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Accidental Death
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James Johnson's Virginia Tech Basketball Staff Taking Shape
Sports DirectorJames Johnson's basketball staff at Virginia Tech is starting to take shape. WDBJ7 learned Tuesday night that Mark Byington is returning to the area, reuniting with his old office mate at the College of Charleston. Byington had a stellar...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), College Sports
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Virginia Western Community College offers free tuition
Multimedia JournalistIt's a common problem many parents face: You want to send your child to college but simply can't afford it. Virginia Western Community College is making it possible through the program CCAP. The Community College Access Program allows graduating...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Franklin County (Virginia)
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New Virginia Tech coach James Johnson works the phones in first day on the job
WDBJ7 Sports DirectorJames Johnson has been busy in his first day on the job as basketball coach at Virginia Tech. He's been on the phone with several potential assistants, including former Salem High School star Mark Byington who is still on the staff at the College of...Tags: Virginia Tech Hokies, College Sports
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Chili Cook-off attracting Virginia's best
Multimedia JournalistVA StateChampionship Chili Cook-Off is happening Saturday, May 5th. The Railside Plaza, (downtown Roanoke, across from the Valley Metro bus station) 19 Salem Ave., S.W., Roanoke, VA 24011 Gates open at 11 a.m. and event goes till 5 p.m. Chili...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Chili
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National Drug Takeback Day is Saturday
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, and several hometowns in our area are participating. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, about 377,000 pounds of prescription drugs were turned in across the country during the last...
Tags: Pittsylvania County, Walmart, Bland County, Bedford County (Virginia), Prescription Drugs
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Company that hired Susan Willis calls her a "gifted educator"
ReporterWDBJ 7 has new information about Susan Willis' new job at a charter school in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Susan Willis is the former principal at Roanoke's William Fleming High School. She was fired two years ago for her involvement in a SOL cheating...Tags: Charter Schools, Economy, Business and Finance, Schools, High Schools, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Virginia Western Community College, Advance Auto Parts announce tuition partnership
Free tuition for college students? It seems hard to believe but one of Roanoke's top companies is a driving force to making that a reality. Advance Auto Parts announced Wednesday it is donating $125,000 for the Community College Access Program at...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Companies and Corporations
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