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Poverty a huge issue in rural counties
WDBJ7 ReporterA hot meal is something most of us take for granted. But there's a good chance some people in your hometown are hungry and don't have food to eat. Today, the U-S Department of Agriculture announced plans to expand StrikeForce. Virginia is one of ten...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Human Interest, Social Issues, Healthy Diet
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Floyd Farm does "personal shopping" for customers
WDBJ7 ReporterThere's a handful of tiny farms all around our viewing area. Some of them actually grow what you might call a 'surprise garden.' What makes them different is these small farms are part of a program called "CSA's" or "Community Supported Agriculture.''...Tags: Agriculture
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HIGH SCHOOLS: Tuesday night scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Abingdon 57, Tazewell 49 Alleghany 44, Staunton River 35 Atlantic Shores Christian 32, Hampton Christian 19 Atlee 59, Lee-Davis 56 Bassett 31, Patrick County 27 Blacksburg 47, Christiansburg 41 Broad Run 53, Freedom...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Amherst County, Grayson County, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia)
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TRAFFIC ROUNDUP: VDOT asks drivers to avoid I-77N in Carroll County; VDOT encourages drivers to avoid travel
WDBJ7 ReporterINTERSTATE 77 2:30 p.m. update, from VDOT: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews with help from today’s sunshine have cleared many snow and ice covered roads across the state. The hardest hit area remains in the Bristol region...Tags: Bristol (Bristol, Virginia), Salt, Giles County, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Carroll County (Virginia)
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HIGH SCHOOLS: Tuesday girls and boys basketball scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Atlantic Shores Christian 33, Stonebridge Christian 25 Atlee 56, Hanover 48 Bassett 60, Martinsville 29 Bayside 44, Frank Cox 34 Bethel 49, Hampton 35 Blacksburg 65, Pulaski County 47 Booker T. Washington 37,...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Grayson County, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia)
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Floyd County ambulance runs off road on Route 221 in Roanoke County
A Floyd County ambulance that ran off the road is slowing traffic on Route 221 in Roanoke County. The accident is at the base of Bent Mountain. It’s not clear yet if there are any injuries, or if the ambulance was going up or down the mountain....
Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Wednesday night boys and girls scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Carroll County 48, Pulaski County 36 Courtland 47, Riverbend 28 Covington 50, Glenvar 35 Fort Chiswell 47, Rural Retreat 38 Fort Defiance 38, Western Albemarle 25 Freedom (South Riding) 40, Heritage (Leesburg) 35 ...
Tags: Pulaski County (Virginia), Carroll County (Maryland), Carroll County (Virginia), New Kent (Quinton, Virginia), Smithfield
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Wednesday's storm leaves thousands in the dark in Floyd County
ReporterIt was business by candlelight at J & J Market in Floyd County Wednesday. Despite having no power, Tony Garbarino continued to ring up customers. "We can work the register as far as cash," says store owner Tony Garbarino, "We can't run any debit or...Tags: Appalachian Power Company
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WEEK 10 SCORES - October 26, 2012
WEEK 10 SCORES William Fleming 18, Halifax County 17 Patrick Henry 42, Franklin County 7 Lord Botetourt 38, Alleghany 32 Staunton River 19, William Byrd 14 Rockbridge County 7, Northside 3 Amherst County 17, E.C. Glass 0 ...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Amherst County, Staunton (Staunton, Virginia), Grayson County, Bland County
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WEEK 8 SCORES - October 12, 2012
WEEK 8 SCORES George Washington 14, William Fleming 0 Halifax County 37, Franklin County 36 Martinsburg, WV 22, Patrick Henry 10 William Byrd 48, Alleghany 0 Lord Botetourt 16, Rockbridge County 14 Northside 42, Staunton River...
Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Amherst County, Grayson County, Staunton (Staunton, Virginia), Bland County
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Nearly 70 percent of Virginia schools meet new education benchmarks
Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation. The state Department of Education on Wednesday released results of the objectives aimed at reducing proficiency...
Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Grayson County, Amherst County, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Scott County
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Vintners in Floyd County say wine lovers are in for a treat
ReporterMore than a million visitors make their way to Virginia every year to enjoy our wine. And, when it comes to a quality harvest, weather is crucial. This year, conditions we just right and according to the folks at Chateau Morrisette in Floyd County....Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Grapes
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