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Bedrosian wins pillowcase drawing for Hollins District nomination
The Roanoke Times, Va.They found democracy. It was at the bottom of a maroon pillowcase. After two full days of suspense, Roanoke County Republicans this morning picked Al Bedrosian as their nominee in the Hollins supervisors race. Bedrosian was selected by a random draw,...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Politics, Elections, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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UPDATE: Al Bedrosian wins GOP nomination in Roanoke County supervisors race
ReporterIt 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, Politics, Elections, Regional Elections, Political Candidates
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BRIEF: Roanoke schools leader named state superintendent of the year
The Roanoke Times, Va.Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent Rita Bishop has been named Virginia's Superintendent of the Year. The Charlottesville-based Virginia Association of School Superintendents named Bishop this year's winner at its conference Tuesday evening,...Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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VDOT says problems with detour delays widening project along Route 11-460
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistIf 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, Road Transportation, Transportation, Travel
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Virginians not eager to pay off fees and fines
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterDo 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: Pittsylvania County, Crime, Law and Justice, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Punishment, Fines
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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. The publication ranked Hidden Valley High School in Roanoke County as the 22nd-best high school in the...
Tags: Schools, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), High Schools
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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. According to the Virginia...
Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Incident with Salem volunteer coach triggers policy reviews
The Roanoke Times, Va.Volunteer coaches for local school systems and club team coaches work closely with thousands of student athletes each year. Hiring a coach usually begins with a background check. But after that, guidelines regulating private communications and one-on-...Tags: Politics, Photography and Video, YMCA, Students, High School Sports
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J and J Fashions celebrates 45 years
The Roanoke Times, Va.When Jewell Hunt opened J and J Fashions in Rocky Mount in 1968, she knelt in the doorway and prayed. If God would help the business succeed, she promised to use the business as a ministry. J and J Fashions is celebrating 45 years in business this...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Jewelry and Watches, Audiotronics Corporation, Services and Shopping, Science and Technology
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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: Botetourt County, Pharmaceuticals, Behavioral Conditions, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Prescription Drugs
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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. Traffic delays are no longer expected. =========================== 3:57 p.m. Friday:...
Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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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: Botetourt County, Pharmaceuticals, Behavioral Conditions, Salem (Salem, Virginia), Prescription Drugs
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