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New exhibit honors women in old-time music.

Bristol museum honors women in old-time music

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Joe Dashiell

The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol recently opened a new exhibit, 'I've Endured: Women in Old-Time Music.'

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Pictured: Saundra Tomlinson, the longest serving female park ranger in Virginia.

Women’s History Month: WDBJ7 profiles longest-serving female park ranger in Virginia

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell

Back in the 1970s, Saundra Tomlinson was the only female working at Natural Tunnel State Park. In a field where only men were employed, she took a chance and applied for an opening at the park.

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The work continues after the passing of Irma Thompson

Women’s History Month: Irma Thompson’s legacy of restoration continues for the Buena Vista Colored School

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

Irma's daughter, Danta Thompson, is now working to finish the Buena Vista Colored School restoration.

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Ballad Brewing and The Fashion Haus to host Women’s History Month event

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT

By Makayla Shelton

The Fashion Haus is a woman-owned business and their show will include local designers.

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Jill Biden: It’s time for men to step up for women’s rights

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a reception at the White House Wednesday to celebrate Women’s History Month.

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Roanoke’s LGBTQ+ women’s history being documented, shared thanks to history project

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT

By Leanna Scachetti

“I think our legacy is just the importance of community.”

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Women’s History Month: American super-mom was codebreaker during World War II while taking care of children

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

Elizebeth Friedman donated her documents to the Marshall Foundation in Lexington.

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Women’s History Month: Eliza Bannister Walker led the way for literacy and education in Lexington

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

Walker fought to open the Lylburn Downing School in Rockbridge County.

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Roanoke Magazine Women’s Conference set for March 23

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

Attendees will enjoy a full day of powerful speakers, workshops and connection.

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Hokies women’s basketball has monumental season during Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:43 AM EDT

By Patsy Montesinos

This is Tech’s first women’s team to win the ACC tournament title and earn a number 1 overall seed for the first time in school history.

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Mignon Chubb-Hale: A lady of Roanoke leading through faith, education and history

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT

By Janay Reece

Almost everyone in her family has made history in their own way, and they've all worked to change lives in Roanoke.

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Virginia trailblazer reflects on career as first African American female mayor for Clifton Forge

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM EST

By Isabella Ledonne

Before her time as mayor, Pamela Marshall worked in the FBI, helped restore Green Pastures park and wrote for the local newspaper.

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Non-profit celebrates International Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST

By Patsy Montesinos

The holiday celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

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Meet Orlean Puckett: Family of mountain midwife preserves her legacy

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST

By Leanna Scachetti

Orlean Puckett lived to be around 100 years old. While she lost more than 20 children of her own over the course of her lifetime, Puckett delivered hundreds of babies as a mountain midwife.

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7@four: Dance studio showcases Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

We’re continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month, highlighting local women-owned businesses.

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LewisGale surgeon completes 500th robotic surgery and launches new procedure

Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 6:56 AM EST

By Janay Reece

Dr. Amanda Reese is one of the few women who use robots to do life-changing surgeries for hundreds of patients.

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Washington and Lee University rings in Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 7:59 PM EST

By Will Thomas

Washington and Lee University will be hosting events and guest speakers throughout March to celebrate Women’s History Month.

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Women’s History Month: Remembering Roanoke’s pioneering aviator

Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 2:24 PM EST

By Leanna Scachetti

Martha Anne Woodrum Zillhardt was the first woman in Virginia to earn an instrument rating license and run a fixed base operation at an airport.

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Glencoe Mansion to host photography exhibit to celebrate Women’s History Month

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 9:29 AM EST

By Janay Reece

The museum’s new gallery exhibit is titled “We the Women: Portraits of Empowerment”.