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With the lack of rain in recent weeks, holiday fireworks present a greater risk of destructive wildfires, and forestry officials hope you will keep that ...
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Poplar Forest is the private retreat that Thomas Jefferson built in Bedford County, and it will mark Independence Day with activities reflecting life in Jefferson's ...
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The battle against stink bugs is taking a new direction in Virginia's fields and orchards. News/Talk 960's Bob Clark has the story ...
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As of today, you can bring your own bottle to many Virginia restaurants -- but don't expect to bring it in for free. The story ...
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Three days of bicycle racing return to Roanoke this weekend. It's part of the Coventry Commonwealth Games, with races in Roanoke City and up Mill ...
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The Days Inn on Orange Avenue near the Roanoke Civic Center has reopened after an unexpected but necessary renovation. The story from News Talk 960's ...
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Governor McDonnell will hold a ceremonial bill signing this morning in Richmond, marking a new law providing stronger penalties for underage drinking and driving. The ...
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Help is available for cooling assistance this summer. Details from News talk 960's Bob Clark ...
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The 24th annual Salem Fair begins tomorrow.  News/Talk 960's Bob Clark with some of things to look for ...
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Electronic phone answering systems may become a campaign issue this fall in the race for Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue. It was certainly issue ...
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July 4th will be a special day at the Virginia Museum of Transportation -- and for one of the locomotives in its collection. News/Talk 960's ...
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is offering a way to see several fireworks displays July 4th from one commanding location. News/Talk 960's Bob Clark has the ...
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Shuttle bus service between Roanoke and Lynchburg will begin soon, allowing Roanoke area residents to connect with Amtrak service to Washington and up the eastern ...
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Anyone used to traveling along a busy Vinton street will have to wait at least four more days before a main intersection re-opens -- and ...
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The Salem Red Sox are getting ready to honor veterans.  The story from News Talk 960's  Bob Clark ...
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An inmate who escaped while getting treatment at a Lynchburg hospital has been arrested at a hospital in Roanoke.  Carilion Clinic Police confirm that 63-year-old Jackie Lee ...
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A new state law takes effect later this week permitting motorcycles to proceed through red lights -- but only under some very specific circumstances. News/Talk ...
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The Harrisonburg Police Department has reported Charles Forrestt Dillon has been located. Sarah Cline, the boys mother, turned herself into Harrisonburg Police. Amber Alert cancelled at 9:58pm ...
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An ongoing deadlock in Richmond is creating growing backlogs of unresolved court cases. More from News/Talk 960's Evan Jones ...
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If you're interested in helping medical students learn to be doctors, you might want to consider volunteering at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine ...
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