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Legacy of Darlington's tragic '63 victors still resonates
The StateAs a pilot, Joe Weatherly was an amazing race car driver. When the reigning Grand National champion (NASCAR) arrived in Darlington for the 1963 Rebel 300, his nickname -- "Clown Prince of Racing" -- had been well-earned. He flew to races in his own...Tags: Labor Day, Richard Petty, Empire State Building, Kurt Busch, Auto Racing
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No progress yet on new Opry
Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind.A large sign on the site of the burned-down Little Nashville Opry suggests a new music venue may open there during 2013. But five months into the year, there's been no construction on the Ind. 46 property just west of Nashville. And no progress has been...Tags: Waste, Prosecution, Environmental Issues, Nashville Flooding (2010)
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Methamphetamine lab discovered in Henry County
U.S. Marshals discovered a methamphetamine lab Friday while searching for a person wanted on unrelated drug charges in Henry County. No arrests have been made. Investigators found the lab in a home in the 200 block of Amos Road in Martinsville....
Tags: Methamphetamine (drug), Drug Trafficking, Henry County
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Off Track Betting parlors meet changing expectations
WDBJ7 ReporterIn the gambling world, the month of May means great business and tomorrow is the most expensive day in sports. The Kentucky Derby will have local gamblers clamoring take home big bucks. When Colonial Downs was still an idea, it was drenched in high...Tags: Preakness Stakes, Kentucky Derby, Equestrian
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Cameras are part of the uniform for Martinsville police officers
WDBJ7 ReporterAs the saying goes, the camera doesn't lie. Police officers in Martinsville discovered it speaks volumes in the court room, too. All 38 patrol officers are required to wear cameras when they are on duty. It's small and clips on the officers vest.... -
Martinsville dog that nearly starved to death adopted by new family
Just two months ago we told you about a dog named Rumor that was rescued by Henry County Animal Control. The good news is she's finally adopted. When the Martinsville SPCA received her, Rumor weighed only 34 pounds, and was just days away from...
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Martinsville city jobless and Danville region unemployment rates are highest in Virginia for March
The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in March. The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 14.4 percent, down from 15.4 percent in February and 16.3 percent a...
Tags: Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Arlington County, Employment, Unemployment, Employment Opportunities
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Police force for Patrick Henry Community College approved
Patrick Henry Community College has won approval to establish a campus police department. The college received an affidavit certified by Henry County Circuit Court on Tuesday authorizing a campus police department. Patrick Henry vice president Ron...
Tags: Colleges and Universities
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Local health centers receive funding
WDBJ7 ReporterMore than $2 million is waiting for about two dozen health centers in Virginia. The Martinsville, Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness is one of them. It provides tips on getting and staying fit and healthy. Health leaders work throughout...Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Martinsville is about to get very loud as cicadas emerge
WDBJ7 ReporterMartinsville is about to get very loud. Cicadas are showing up in the city, more in some places than people had hoped. One Martinsville woman says she can't keep them away from her yard. Hundreds of cicadas are hatching out on Mrs. Burnett's tree in... -
UPDATED: Martinsville City Council decides to display a controversial quilt
WDBJ7 ReporterMartinsville City Council will display a quilt that's been the center of a heated racial debate. Tuesday night's meeting was the city's first full council meeting since this whole thing started. More than a dozen people spoke either for or against...Tags: Students, Government, Regional Authority, Education, Racism
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Copperheads making plans for festive opener
The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro, N.C.With the opening of the 2013 Coastal Plain League season is just over two weeks away, the Asheboro Copperheads are making plans for a festive opening night. The Copperheads will embark upon their 15th season in the CPL on Tuesday night, May 28, when...Tags: Radio Industry, American Legion
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