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Three people dead in Virginia from hurricane; Governor says flooding damage will continue for days
Governor Bob McDonnell says the damage and danger from Hurricane Irene will get worse through Saturday night because storm surge will be worse than expected and will hit at high tide. The hurricane force winds and storm surge will continue for the next...Tags: Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, Regional Authority, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Politics
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Virginia Tech helps develop smart farm in Roanoke County
Imagine being able to control everything in your garden or even on a farm through a computer.
A project through Virginia Tech is testing that idea.
A beautiful plot of land looks like any Roanoke County farm.
But below the surface and behind the...Tags: Roanoke County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Trail Stories: Punchbowl Mountain rewards avid hikers with great views of the James River
NEWS7 News DirectorOne of the best and most enjoyable ways to get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors of southwest Virginia is to take a hike. Several groups of the Appalachian Trail Club (ATC), including ones in Roanoke and Lynchburg, offer weekly hikes on the AT...Tags: Amherst County, Maine, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Food, water available as Irene damage estimates roll in
Hurricane Irene inflicted an estimated $605,000 in damage to 90 homes, a manufactured home, five businesses and a church, according to a Gloucester County tally. The storm also caused an estimated $1.4 million in crop losses, according to a Virginia...Tags: Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Christianity, Hurricane Damage, Hurricane Irene (2011), Gloucester County
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Governor's Academy for Technical Education opens in Southwest Virginia
A new program in Southwest Virginia is encouraging career-driven students to peruse college, instead of immediately starting work after high school.
Hillsville, Galax, Carroll County and Grayson County high schools are partnering together to offer the...Tags: Regional Authority, Colleges and Universities, Education, Politics, Galax (Galax, Virginia)
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Hurricane wreaks havoc on Gretna football opener
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHurricane Irene may have hit the eastern part of Virginia, but the storm's impact is being felt in our region. Just ask the football team at one Pittsylvania County high school. The Gretna Hawks have been preparing to kick off their season for nearly...Tags: Natural Disasters, Disasters and Accidents, High School Sports, Hurricane Damage, Hurricane Irene (2011)
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Democrats eyeing Western Maryland
Ed Coile and his husband are true-blue Democrats. But they were thinking about saving money, not their congressional representation, when they decided to move from Washington to conservative Frederick County last year. "Politics just didn't play a role,"...Tags: Homes, Regional Authority, Politics, Bowie, Elections
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UPDATED: Christiansburg police search for suspicious man
A man wanted in Christiansburg has been connected to another report of a stolen truck.
The truck was reported stolen from the 2000 block of Simmons Road in Christiansburg around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The truck is white, single-cab, 1982 Chevy ¾-ton...Tags: Crimes, Blacksburg, Montgomery County (Virginia), Theft, Crime, Law and Justice
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Alleghany County deputy named DARE officer of the year
Weekend Anchor/ReporterIt's a program that was nearly cut a few years back, but now the Alleghany County DARE officer has a top award. Corporal Chris Fisher said he loves his job and his passion for it is hard to miss. He's been a DARE officer going on four years...Tags: Substance Abuse, Alleghany County (Virginia)
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New jobs coming to Botetourt County
New jobs coming to Botetourt County.
TREAD Corporation announced Friday it's expanding operations in Botetourt County, creating 100 new jobs.
TREAD Corp. is a manufacturer of bulk handling equipment for the explosives industry.
Here is the full news...Tags: Bob McDonnell, Emergency Incidents, Companies and Corporations, Regional Authority, Economy, Business and Finance
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Appomattox introduces card scan system to track students
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIt's summer and the courtyard at Appomattox County High School is empty. During the school year, this space is full of students. But before the bell rings and the teacher takes attendance, there's no way to tell who's here and who isn't. "That's...Tags: Appomattox County, Education, Schools, High Schools
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