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    Dec 28, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Top 5 local weather stories of 2011

    The following are the top five local weather events in 2011 as voted on by the staff of the Blacksburg National Weather Service Office. You'll notice nearly all of the events were storm related, specifically tornadoes.
    The following are the top five local weather events in 2011 as voted on by the staff of the Blacksburg National Weather Service Office. You'll notice nearly all of the events were storm related, specifically tornadoes. 1. (Tie): The April 27th-28th...

    Tags: Tornadoes, Natural Disasters, Blacksburg, Rockbridge County, Natural Disasters

    2. Apr 26, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. A look back: a year ago deadly tornadoes ripped through Halifax and Washington Counties

    One year later: tornadoes tore through small communities in far Southwest Virginia last April.  Deadly twisters did the most damage in Halifax County and the Glade Spring part of Washington County.  Four people were killed; dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed.
    Weekend Anchor/Reporter
    One year later: tornadoes tore through small communities in far Southwest Virginia last April.  Deadly twisters did the most damage in Halifax County and the Glade Spring part of Washington County.  Four people were killed; dozens of homes and...

    Tags: Tornadoes, Pulaski County (Virginia), Natural Disasters, Bob McDonnell

    3. Jan 20, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  3. N.C. tour turns poverty's 'bloodless statistics' into reality

    Nation Now
    Poverty in America: North Carolina's NAACP mounts a "Truth and Hope Tour of Poverty" through six counties....
    4. Jul 6, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Fire at Huber Engineered Woods in Halifax County

    Firefighters battled a fire Tuesday night at Huber Engineered Woods in Halifax County.
    Firefighters battled a fire Tuesday night at Huber Engineered Woods in Halifax County. Crews received the call around 9:30 p.m.  The fire was located in a "press" machine within the plant.  It took firefighters about five hours to extinguish it.  No one...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Building Material, Injuries and Wounds, Employees, Virginia

    5. Oct 24, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. UPDATE: Halifax County sheriff's deputies arrest wanted man after 19 hour search

    A man wanted in Halifax County has been caught.
    A man wanted in Halifax County has been caught. Authorities tell NEWS7 they found John Martin hiding in an abandoned house in western Charlotte County on route 608 just after 8:30 Monday morning. Martin was pulled over for a traffic stop Sunday...

    Tags: John Martin, Charlotte County

    6. Nov 8, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Races that NEWS7 has called

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Here are a list of races that we have called:</span>
    Here are a list of races that we have called: - Republican Chris Head has won the 17th District House of Delegates seat. - Republican Tom Garrett has won the 22nd District state Senate seat. - Republican Ralph Smith has won the Virginia Senate 19th...

    Tags: John Edwards, Politics, Virginia General Assembly, Alleghany County (Virginia), Bath County

    7. Aug 1, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Roanoke City Schools considers suing VHSL

    The high school football season is officially underway.&nbsp; In Roanoke, the season begins with talk of a lawsuit over the school system's tough schedule for football and other sports.
    Reporter
    The high school football season is officially underway.  In Roanoke, the season begins with talk of a lawsuit over the school system's tough schedule for football and other sports. Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools are Triple A schools. ...

    Tags: Minor League Baseball, High School Sports, High Schools, Litigation, Education

    8. Nov 18, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Special Report: Roanoke City Schools say VHSL is finally listening about tough travel for student athletes

    Roanoke City Schools says the Virginia High School League (VHSL) is finally listening.
    Reporter
    Roanoke City Schools says the Virginia High School League (VHSL) is finally listening. Administrators have complained for years about the travel for student athletes. Patrick Henry and William Fleming High Schools are Triple A schools.  They have to...

    Tags: High School Sports, Trips and Vacations, Education, Volleyball, Franklin County (Virginia)

    9. Jun 17, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Presto Products Company to expand in Halifax Co., create 22 new jobs

    New jobs are coming to Halifax County.
    New jobs are coming to Halifax County. Governor Bob McDonnell announced Friday that Presto Products Company will expand its operation in the county.  The $6 million expansion will create 22 new jobs and add five new manufacturing.  Presto Products...

    Tags: Companies and Corporations, Executive Branch, Politics, Local Government, Human Interest

    10. Mar 4, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Halifax County brings new life to old furniture plant

    Halifax County is bringing back the past to secure its economic future.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    Halifax County is bringing back the past to secure its economic future. An old furniture plant near South Boston is being transformed into a new center for manufacturing and industry. "It's an opportunity to take an old building and put it into reuse,...

    Tags: Companies and Corporations, Politics, Local Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Plant Openings

    11. Feb 22, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. General Assembly honors Henrietta Lacks

    She died almost 60 years ago, but her cells lived on, fostering medical breakthroughs and saving lives.&nbsp; On Tuesday, Henrietta Lacks was honored by the Virginia General Assembly.
    Reporter
    She died almost 60 years ago, but her cells lived on, fostering medical breakthroughs and saving lives.  On Tuesday, Henrietta Lacks was honored by the Virginia General Assembly. Two of her sons and two granddaughters stood in the gallery of the House...

    Tags: Virginia General Assembly, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Cancer, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Johns Hopkins Hospital

    12. Apr 5, 2010 |Blog| Daily Press

  12. Per pupil spending numbers in Gloucester schools were up

    Who's on Team Gloucester?
    Spending per pupil in Gloucester was up in 2009 over the previous year, according to figures released by the state. The Virginia Department of Education released on Friday the spending per pupil for each school system in Virginia and Gloucester's......

    Tags: Politics, Arlington County, Education, Real Estate Sales, Teaching and Learning

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