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    Apr 10, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Even after years of education, litter is still a problem in the Valley

    "Bags are really one of the number one problems," explains Cristina Siegel.
    reporter
    "Bags are really one of the number one problems," explains Cristina Siegel. Bags, tin cans, cigarette boxes, these items keep Seigel and the Clean Valley Council busy year round. Explains Siegel, "Well-established long running organization that's...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution

    2. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. TRAFFIC ALERT: One lane of traffic on I-81 South closed in Roanoke, Botetourt counties

    One lane of Interstate 81 South will be closed Wednesday night between mile markers 146 and 150.
    One lane of Interstate 81 South will be closed Wednesday night between mile markers 146 and 150. Virginia Department of Transportation crews will be repairing the median. The lane closure will begin at 10 p.m., and will last until 6 a.m. Mile marker...

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

    3. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Democratic candidate for Governor visits Roanoke, Republicans challenge his economic record

    The Democratic nominee in Virginia governor's race visited the Roanoke Valley today.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    The Democratic nominee in Virginia governor's race visited the Roanoke Valley today. Terry McAuliffe met with business leaders at Optical Cable Corporation in Roanoke County. McAuliffe said Virginia's next governor will have to focus on the economy...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Regional Authority, Government, Executive Branch, Politics

    4. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. SpiritHorse opens new location in Roanoke to help people with disabilities

    An organization is expanding into the Roanoke region in hopes of helping people with special needs.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    An organization is expanding into the Roanoke region in hopes of helping people with special needs. SpiritHorse of Virginia cut the ribbon on a piece of land for its new site. SpiritHorse uses horses to provide therapeutic horseback riding lessons...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    5. Mar 30, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. UPDATE: Driver to be charged in Interstate 581 crash

    <strong>10:30 p.m. update:</strong>
    10:30 p.m. update: We've spoken with a Virginia State Trooper who was on the scene of the crash. He says charges are pending against the driver.  She had apparently lost control of her car and slammed into the guardrail. She was taken to the...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Medical Procedures and Tests, Virginia Department of Transportation

    6. Mar 29, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident causing delays on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke County

    A multi-vehicle accident is causing major delays on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke County.
    A multi-vehicle accident is causing major delays on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke County. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the north right shoulder is closed at mile marker 141. Drivers can expect delays of about 5 miles. ===...

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

    7. Mar 28, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Tanglewood Mall celebrates its 40th anniversary

    Tanglewood Mall opened its doors 40 years ago.
    Reporter
    Tanglewood Mall opened its doors 40 years ago. Miss Virginia did the honors during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Tanglewood's first customers streamed into JC Penney and two other anchor stores, Leggett and Miller & Rhoads. The mall wasn't complete...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Larry Davis, JC Penney Company Inc.

    8. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. UPDATE: Morgan Harrington's family amends its lawsuit against arena security company

    Morgan Harrington&rsquo;s family has amended its lawsuit against a company that provided security at a Charlottesville concert where she disappeared in October 2009.
    Morgan Harrington’s family has amended its lawsuit against a company that provided security at a Charlottesville concert where she disappeared in October 2009. Harrington, who was from Roanoke County and attended Virginia Tech, was found dead in...

    Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Justice System, Metallica (music group), Laws

    9. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Earn college credits while in high school

    Virginia Western to offer free dual enrollment courses at area high schools.
    Multimedia Journalist
    Virginia Western to offer free dual enrollment courses at area high schools. Students will receive transferrable college credits while earning their high school diplomas. Virginia Western Community College announces that it will offer dual enrollment...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Botetourt County, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Students

    10. Mar 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Virginia Western to offer free dual enrollment courses to high school students next year

    Virginia Western Community College has announced that it will offer dual enrollment (college credit) courses at public high schools for free beginning in the 2013-14 school year.
    Virginia Western Community College has announced that it will offer dual enrollment (college credit) courses at public high schools for free beginning in the 2013-14 school year. According to a news release, this could save students and families...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Botetourt County, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Students

    11. Mar 15, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Roanoke County police setting up checkpoints this weekend to crack down on drunk drivers

    While many will be out enjoying St Patrick's Day Weekend festivities, the Roanoke County Police Department will be out looking for drunk and impaired drivers
    While many will be out enjoying St Patrick's Day Weekend festivities, the Roanoke County Police Department will be out looking for drunk and impaired drivers There's a zero-tolerance policy in affect all weekend for drunk drivers. Friday night, the...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    12. Mar 13, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Several area schools awarded honors from the Board of Education

    A few area schools received big honors from Richmond Wednesday.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    A few area schools received big honors from Richmond Wednesday. The Board of Education Excellence awards were given to 51 schools across the state. The only school in Roanoke City to receive the award was Crystal Spring Elementary. It met all...

    Tags: Human Interest, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Students, Amherst County, Bob McDonnell

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