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State Senator John Edwards hadn't faced a November opponent in the 21st District since 1999,  but he's heading back to Richmond for a fifth term ...
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Virginia is beefing up how it recruits and retains health care professionals.  WFIR's Timothy Martin has details on a new website from the Virginia Department ...
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Virginia State Police say a missing Bedford County teen may be with a former school resource officer, recently arrested and fired for having inappropriate contact ...
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The most widely-watched contests in our region appear to be those for several State Senate seats -- and for good reason. They may determine which ...
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Most voters will head for familiar polling sites today, but a smaller number must go to new locations. In Roanoke City, there are three changes ...
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Feeding America Southwest Virginia launched its Go Orange Hunger Awareness Call to Action Campaign this week.  WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on how you can help feed ...
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A South Carolina sheriff whose deputy was shot in the face says the suspect captured today in southwest Virginia has a lengthy criminal record and ...
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House Democratic Minority Leader Ward Armstrong claims that Appalachian Power’s president is encouraging American Electric Power shareholders to vote against him in a key legislative ...
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Two people operating a non-profit ranch in Wyoming have been traveling across the country on horses for more than a year to raise money.  Today, ...
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Roanoke County wasted no time getting the word out on a new -- and favorable -- ranking. This one lists the county among smaller metro ...
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Now that the renovated Roanoke City Market Building is starting to fill up again, it has a full-time Building Director. Sara Guerry is no stranger ...
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The deadline for absentee voting in person for next week's election is Saturday, so city and county registrars' offices will be open both today and ...
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The VTV Family Outreach Foundation is trying to get people signed up for a new license plate to remember the 32 people killed on April ...
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A morning power outage disrupted Roanoke DMV operations, but the department says the office is once again able to handle all customer services.  The outage ...
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Hundreds of people will board passenger trains from Roanoke this coming weekend, excursions that also serve to help preserve and restore Roanoke's rail history.  More ...
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Downtown Roanoke Saturday will host the second annual "Virginia's Veterans Parade." Organizers say the parade is to pay tribute to veterans of all services and ...
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A meeting date and place are now set for Shenandoah Life policyholders to vote on the company's acquisition. Information and voting materials have been sent ...
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Equipment operators from VDOT's 12-county Salem District are receiving simulation-based snowplow training today in preparation for winter weather.  VDOT spokesman Jason Bond says operators will go ...
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Nationwide standardized test results show Virginia students performing better in reading and math than the country as a whole, but most are not considered grade ...
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The Virginia Lottery expects a busy day at its outlets across the state now that tonight's Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $245 million ...
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