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    May 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Tourism leaders look to Blue Ridge Mountains to bring tourists to region

    Tourism leaders are hoping to use the Blue Ridge Mountains as a way to draw more people to the region.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    Tourism 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, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Travel

    2. May 12, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. UPDATE: Al Bedrosian wins GOP nomination in Roanoke County supervisors race

    It came down to luck, and Tuesday morning Al Bedrosian had luck on his side.
    Reporter
    It came down to luck, and Tuesday morning Al Bedrosian had luck on his side. A tie-breaker in Roanoke County gave Bedrosian the Republican nomination for the Hollins district seat on the board of supervisors. Bedrosian and his opponent Mike Bailey joined...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Elections, Regional Elections, Political Candidates, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    3. May 3, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. VDOT says problems with detour delays widening project along Route 11-460

    If you travel Route 11-460 in the Glenvar area of Roanoke County, you're probably no stranger to the traffic troubles that have been there for years.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    If you travel Route 11-460 in the Glenvar area of Roanoke County, you're probably no stranger to the traffic troubles that have been there for years. The widening project started in the fall of 2010 and has since hit some road bumps along the way....

    Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Traffic, Transportation, Travel, Road Transportation

    4. May 2, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Virginians not eager to pay off fees and fines

    Do the crime, pay the fine.  But a new report shows a lot of fines in Virginia go unpaid causing the state to lose out on nearly $171 million dollars a year.
    WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter
    Do the crime, pay the fine.  But a new report shows a lot of fines in Virginia go unpaid causing the state to lose out on nearly $171 million dollars a year. "My husband and I both got my traffic ticket back in November and about two weeks later we...

    Tags: Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Franklin County (Virginia), Bedford County (Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice

    5. May 2, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Publication ranks three area high schools among best in Virginia

    Three high schools in the WDBJ7 viewing area are ranked in the top 40 in the state, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World report.
    Three high schools in the WDBJ7 viewing area are ranked in the top 40 in the state, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World report. The publication ranked Hidden Valley High School in Roanoke County as the 22nd-best high school in the...

    Tags: Schools, High Schools, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    6. May 1, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge repairs to cause lane closure on Route 220 north in Roanoke County Wednesday

    Drivers travelling on northbound Route 220 in Roanoke County on Wednesday night should expect possible delays and watch for signs of a lane closure that will be in place as crews work to repair the bridge over Back Creek.
    Drivers travelling on northbound Route 220 in Roanoke County on Wednesday night should expect possible delays and watch for signs of a lane closure that will be in place as crews work to repair the bridge over Back Creek. According to the Virginia...

    Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    7. Apr 27, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Drug take back: Turn in unused or expired medications for safe disposal

    Local law enforcement agencies, Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), the
    Local law enforcement agencies, Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Western Virginia Water Authority are partnering to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for...

    Tags: Prescription Drugs, Behavioral Conditions, Chemical Industry, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Drug Trafficking

    8. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. TRAFFIC ALERT: Motorcycle accident on Interstate 81 northbound in Roanoke County cleared

    According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the motorcycle accident blocking one lane of Interstate 81 northbound in Roanoke County has been cleared.
    According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the motorcycle accident blocking one lane of Interstate 81 northbound in Roanoke County has been cleared. Traffic delays are no longer expected. =========================== 3:57 p.m. Friday:...

    Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    9. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Drug Take Back aimed to stop prescription pill abuse

    <span style="font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Will Take Place on Saturday, April 27, 2013 </span>
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Will Take Place on Saturday, April 27, 2013 Click here to find a take-back location anywhere in the United States Local law enforcement agencies, Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC), the U.S. Drug...

    Tags: Prescription Drugs, Behavioral Conditions, Chemical Industry, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Drug Trafficking

    10. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Several areas participating in National Drug Take Back event on April 27

    Several areas in the WDBJ7 viewing area are taking part in National Drug Take Back day April 27.
    Several areas in the WDBJ7 viewing area are taking part in National Drug Take Back day April 27. The events run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event allows the public to get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The...

    Tags: Prescription Drugs, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Radford (Radford, Virginia), Salem (Salem, Virginia), CVS Corp.

    11. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. UPDATE: New roundabout in Roanoke expected to open late Thursday night

    The roundabout is expected to open late Thursday night/early Friday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
    The roundabout is expected to open late Thursday night/early Friday morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The roundabout was scheduled to open Wednesday night, but an equipment malfunction delayed the opening. ==============...

    Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Car Safety Tips and Advice

    12. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. New roundabout goes into effect in Roanoke on Wednesday night

    Virginia Department of Transportation spokesperson Jason Bond says the roundabout will open for traffic around midnight late Wednesday night/Thursday morning, weather permitting.
    Virginia Department of Transportation spokesperson Jason Bond says the roundabout will open for traffic around midnight late Wednesday night/Thursday morning, weather permitting. Bond says this is one of the area’s first roundabouts. There are...

    Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

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