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Send photos, videos and weather reports
We enjoy your photos and videos during any kind of weather, but your reports are invaluable during severe weather events.
Your weather report could be helping us relay specific storm information to an extremely large audience, often getting those in...Tags: Weather, Skype, Science, Science and Technology, Weather Reports
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Coughing, Fish and Reptiles, Child Abuse, Flu, Rentals
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One click inspires hundreds to show support at Blue Ridge Marathon
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistSocial media has played a huge role this week in connecting not only the running community, but every American across the country. Hundreds of thousands took to the internet to show their support for those affected at the Boston Marathon. Whether...Tags: Twitter, Inc., Running, Road Running, Sports
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Social media is buzzing over a flash in the East Coast sky
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Social media sites are buzzing with reports of a flash of light streaking across the sky along the East Coast. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environmental Office said Friday night that the flash appears to be "a single meteor...
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Snowfall totals from around the region
Snowfall totals from around around the region from weather spotters, the public and emergency management.
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CLIFTON FORGE CITY 10.0 602 AM 3/06 LAW ENFORCEMENT
RICH PATCH 9.0 745 AM 3/06 VIA...Tags: National Weather Service
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Want to take to Facebook about your bad boss? Go ahead.
WDBJ7 ReporterHate something about your boss, your co-workers or your job and want to vent about it? Social Media sites like Facebook and Twitter are a great place to do it. But could you get fired? The answer may surprise you. The NLRB, or National Labor Relations...Tags: Work Relations, Employment, Employment Opportunities, LinkedIn Corp., Labor Legislation
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Hokie Nation helps Virginia Tech softball sisters through mother's cancer diagnosis
WDBJ7 Sports ReporterSports are often a metaphor for life; overcoming adversity, conquering challenges. As the Virginia Tech softball team begins its season Friday those metaphors are in the thoughts of players, Courtney and Bailey Liddle. The mom of the two sisters is...Tags: YouTube, Virginia Tech, Breast Cancer, Sports, Softball
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Modeling, mentoring, and last minute bargains at Goodwill
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistGoodwill is holding an open call for models! Models do not have to be a certain size, height or have any experience modeling. Goodwill wants to feature members of the community. This call is for both male and female models. Models should be 18...Tags: Auction Service, Arts and Culture, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Goodwill Industries International, Arts
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Ferrum College lockdown lifted, search for robbers continues
Police are searching for two men who robbed two students with a gun on the campus of Ferrum College. Students were on lockdown for several hours, but they can now leave their dorm rooms. Police say the area is safe. Around 11 p.m. Thursday night,...
Tags: Twitter, Inc., Students, Email, Colleges and Universities, Criminals
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Bedford police post mugshots on Facebook to discourage drunk driving
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefDrinking and driving will get you more than a ticket in Bedford. "We try to do everything we can to prevent drunk driving from happening in our city," said Bedford's police chief, Jim Day, who is starting a new initiative. "It's been a very big...Tags: Police Arrests
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Salem business uses Facebook to raise money for sick kids
ReporterA local business is using social media to raise money for Carilion's Children's Hospital. Salem Printing Company has pledged to donate $1 for every 'like' they get on their Facebook page. Manager John Mitchell says it's a way to help and get others...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Healthcare Provider
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Be careful when donating to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
WDBJ7 ReporterTo think people would take your money in the name of Hurricane Sandy relief is sickening, but it's happening. Hurricane Sandy is slated to cause an estimated $50 billion in damages. Julie Wheeler is the President of the Better Business Bureau of...Tags: Natural Disasters, Hurricanes, Credit and Debt, Media Industry, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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