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Local vineyard offers free wine tasting to moms on Mothers Day
ReporterA local vineyard honored moms on Mothers Day with a free wine tasting. Virginia Mountain Vineyard in Botetourt County handed out several selections of wine. At the wine tasting, moms could also keep their VMV souvenir wine glass. Owners of the...Tags: Viniculture, Wines, Mother's Day
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The Roanoke Times, Va., Shoptimist column
The Roanoke Times, Va.Discounts for senior citizens are fairly common but unfortunately rarely advertised. I had to do some major digging to get details for this column. Often the information wasn't listed online or posted in shops, so what's the average consumer supposed to...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Grocery Coupons, Groceries, Kohl's, Arts and Culture
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Update: Route 11 re-opened in Buchanan
WDBJ7 ReporterUpdate: Route 11 has been reopened as of 11:45 p.m. =================== Officials in Botetourt County tell us that the road has collapsed on Route 11 in Buchanan. According to Buchanan Fire Chief John Manspile, heavy flood waters and loose debris...Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation
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UPDATE: Tractor-trailer accident cleared on I-81 South in Botetourt County
The accident has been cleared. ====================== 3:15 p.m. Wednesday: Drivers on Interstate 81 South in Botetourt County should expect delays because of a tractor-trailer accident. The accident is near mile marker 149, near the weigh stations....
Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation
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UPDATE: Officials keep an eye on James River in Botetourt County
WDBJ7 ReporterThe James River is causing many roads to close in Botetourt County, due to flooding. We've had crews checking on the conditions there all morning long. As of noon Wednesday, the James River is at 20 feet in Buchanan. We're expecting more rain...Tags: James River, Virginia Department of Transportation
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Cuccinelli campaigns in western Virginia, answers questions about Richmond controversy
ReporterBoth candidates for Governor are bringing their campaigns to southwest Virginia this week. Monday, Republican Ken Cuccinelli focused on economic development, and fielded questions about lingering controversy in Richmond. Like Bob McDonnell before him,...Tags: Economic Policy, Star Scientific Incorporated, Politics, Justice System, Lawyers
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Appalachian Power seeking $237 million upgrade in Botetourt County
Appalachian Power and a sister company are asking state regulators to approve a $237 million upgrade in Botetourt County. The utility and AEP Appalachian Transmission Company filed a joint request Thursday with the Virginia State Corporation...
Tags: Appalachian Power Company
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WDBJ7 SPECIAL REPORT: Danger at the bus stop
WDBJ7 ReporterWe all know if a school closes in the winter-time, it's it's probably because the roads aren't safe. But for many students all over Southwest and Central Virginia, getting to school can be unsafe every single day. Big yellow school buses can't...Tags: Transportation, Road Transportation, Politics, Highway Transportation, Travel
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Drug take back: Turn in unused or expired medications for safe disposal
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: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Chemical Industry, Behavioral Conditions, Substance Abuse, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Tree planting in Botetourt County honors victims of Connecticut school shooting
ReporterArbor Day brought a moment of silence for the victims of the Connecticut school shooting, and a living memorial here in southwestern Virginia. Fifth graders at Greenfield Elementary planted a flowering cherry tree Friday afternoon in front of their...Tags: Human Interest, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
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Drug Take Back aimed to stop prescription pill abuse
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistPrescription 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: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Chemical Industry, Behavioral Conditions, Substance Abuse, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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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. 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), Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke County
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