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Tourism leaders look to Blue Ridge Mountains to bring tourists to region
WDBJ7 ReporterTourism leaders are hoping to use the Blue Ridge Mountains as a way to draw more people to the region. The Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau held its annual meeting tonight to talk about its new marketing strategy. The Blue Ridge Mountains...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Roanoke County, Travel
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6/1 * 1923 East Main Street * Salem * 24153
Time: 8:00 am - 12;00 Noon Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale FUNdraiser Community Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Salem, VA on Saturday, June 1 8:00-12:00. All proceeds go to the TBC Preschool, a nonprofit...
Tags: Foods and Beverages, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Lifestyle and Leisure, Early Learning, Pancakes
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New Mental Health Facility at Salem VA is almost done
WDBJ7 ReporterThe newest building at the Salem Veterans Affairs Hospital will treat the injuries you can't see. The $9.5 million dollar Mental Health Wing will treat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other psychological ailments. The 25,000 square...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Veterans Affairs, Mental Health, Health
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Blacksburg police investigating malicious wounding
Blacksburg police are investigating a malicious wounding. It happened early Sunday morning, just after 2:30 a.m. Blacksburg Police responded to the intersection of Draper Road and College Avenue in reference to a fight and possible stabbing. ...
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FACTBOX-U.S. coal-fired power plants scheduled to shut
ReutersMay 16 (Reuters) - U.S. power companies plan to shut or convert over 50,000 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired plants over the next several years as cheap natural gas prices and strict environmental rules have made coal the more expensive option in some areas....Tags: Southampton (Southampton, Virginia), Barack Obama, Allete Inc., Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia)
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CommonwealthTransportation Board approves $355 million operations center contract
The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded Serco Inc. a contract to operate the state's five transportation operations centers and manage the state's Safety Service Patrol. The six year contract is worth $355 million, according to a press release....
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Found animals - May 15
Cats Young Egyptian Mau mix, male, gray and black, found on Winter Street in Hagerstown Adult domestic shorthair, female, black and white, found on Old Forge Road in Hagerstown Adult DSH, female, buff, found on Old Forge Road Adult DSH, female, black... -
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: Elections, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Teaching and Learning, Education
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Restaurant inspections for December 2012
How it works The Herald-Mail periodically publishes the findings of initial food establishment inspections by the Washington County Health Department. Food service facilities are inspected on a regular basis to make sure they are following the...Tags: Foods and Beverages, The Herald-Mail, Lifestyle and Leisure, Marketing, Food Industry
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Voluntarily recalled ice-cream sold in Florida, other states
Dairy Fresh is voluntarily recalling a batch of IGA Brand Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream sold in Florida and nine other states because of possible allergens. The 1.75-quart item with the plant code "3783" and a SELL BY date of 08-13-13 incorrectly...
Tags: Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Coconut, Ocoee, Orlando
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Meth lab bust in Salem on Thursday leads to arrest of two Salem residents
Officials carried out a meth lab bust in Salem on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of two Salem residents on related drug and gun charges. According to a news release, Kenneth Shelton, 25, and Lisa Mason, 50, were occupants of the Salem home on North...
Tags: Drug Trafficking, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Methamphetamine (drug)
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Salem VA tries to help vets get back to work
reporterNo matter their past, their present is the same. "I came out with the hope of finding a stable job," says former Army soldier Nathaniel Cabiness. "Just seeing what type of opportunities there are," says former Air Force Latoya Berger. "I'm getting...Tags: Employment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities
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