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Caldecott, Newbery Medals awarded by American Library Assn.
The American Library Assn. announced its 2013 book award winners Monday at its annual national conference, held this year in Seattle. While the best-known awards are the John Newbery Medal and the Caledecott Medal, there are dozens of awards, each of...
Tags: Human Interest, Literature, Explosions, Arts and Culture, Family
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Virginia Tech shooting 2011: Funeral today for Deriek Crouse
Nation NowAs Virginia Tech students raise money for the family of Deriek Crouse, a funeral will be held for the campus police officer killed Thursday. Meanwhile, police seek a motive in the Virginia Tech shootings.... -
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell: 'The private sector is strengthened when the public sector is restrained'
Top of the TicketRepublican Virginia governor cuts budget, invests in highways... -
Book review: 'If Trouble Don't Kill Me' by Ralph Berrier Jr.
Special to the Los Angeles TimesIf Trouble Don't Kill Me A Family's Story of Brotherhood, War, and Bluegrass Ralph Berrier Jr. Crown: 304 pp., $25 We're all familiar with the standard musician biography: down-and-out upbringing, often involving the death of — or at least...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Health and Medical Professionals, Literature, Radio, Substance Abuse
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Roanoke, Virginia on the rally
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterDuring a recent visit to my husband's hometown, we watched as a colorful local character saunter into the downtown Roanoke coffee shop where we were refueling. "Slow," as he prefers to be called, was decked out in a leather and leopard-print ensemble...Tags: Christmas, Building Material, Arts and Culture, Railway Transportation, Transportation
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Peanut Corp. of America files for bankruptcy
The peanut processing company at the heart of a national salmonella outbreak filed for bankruptcy Friday, a sign the beleaguered company plans to cease business in the wake of the health scare. The Virginia-based Peanut Corp. of America filed for Chapter...Tags: Heads of State, Peanuts, Lawyers, Death, Government
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Construction set to start on major development in Roanoke
Developers say a new project in the city of Roanoke will transform a 22-acre site between Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and downtown. Friday morning, they came together with community leaders to break ground on "The Bridges." The first phase...
Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Virginia Tech, Research, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Car accident on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke County causing major delays
A car accident is causing traffic backups of about five miles on Interstate 81 North beginning at mile marker 140 in Roanoke County. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, drivers should expect major delays. Check back soon for more...
Tags: Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke County
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Roanoke Valley in urgent need of more foster parents
WDBJ 7 Anchor/ReporterOpening your home to a foster child may sound like a huge undertaking, but foster parent recruiters say it's worth it. May is National Foster Care month. Samantha Burnette is a foster parent recruiter and trainer for Braley and Thompson, Inc..... -
Virginia landmark Natural Bridge, caverns and hotel is up for sale
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A Virginia landmark and tourism attraction once owned by Thomas Jefferson is up for sale. The privately owned Natural Bridge, north of Roanoke, is being put on the market, along with Natural Bridge Caverns and a 150-room hotel....Tags: Tour Operations Industry, Property, Landforms, Caves and Caverns
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Kroger tornado relief
This is a news release from Kroger about Oklahoma tornado assistance: Kroger is working with the Red Cross to provide aid for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado. Customers can make donations at any Kroger store in the Mid-Atlantic region. “...
Tags: Human Interest, American Red Cross, Tornadoes, Natural Disasters
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Pulaski High School teacher named super teacher by Virginia Lottery
Pulaski High School has a super teacher. Today the entire student body gathered in the school gym for what they thought was just an "end of the year'' assembly. Turns out, the meeting was all about honoring Bethany Schafer as one of 8 super teachers...
Tags: Schools, Education, Teachers, High Schools, Teaching and Learning
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