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Local Officials Join to Fight Synthetic Drugs

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Law enforcement, health, and school officials are teaming up to put a stop to the growing use of synthetic drugs. More>>

Local Cash Mobs Economic Impact

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Every few weeks, the cash mob in Roanoke picks a local business to support, and on a particular night the group meets to go shopping. More>>

Honoring Fallen Officers

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Fallen officers were honored on May 15th, National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. More>>

Montgomery Co. schools add athletic fee

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Parents who want their students to participate in athletics will have to pay a $100 fee, said school officials. More>>

On the Job With Bob: Roanoke Valley Fire and EMS Training Center part 2

First responders: Roanoke Valley Fire and EMS training center.
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Flood Damage in Rockbridge and Franklin Counties

People in Rockbridge and Franklin Counties are still cleaning up after high water flooded out roads and homes yesterday. More>>

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Finale preview: Hugh Laurie and the House cast check out
Finale preview: Hugh Laurie and the House cast check out
After eight seasons and 177 episodes, House ends with an outbreak of poignant goodbyes.
After eight seasons and 177 episodes, House ends with an outbreak of poignant goodbyes.
5 wedding tips from celebrity wedding planner Diann Valentine
5 wedding tips from celebrity wedding planner Diann Valentine
Wedding designer to the likes of Usher, Toni Braxton and Martin Lawrence, Diann Valentine lets readers in on the ins and outs of creating a stunning event.
Wedding designer to the likes of Usher, Toni Braxton and Martin Lawrence, Diann Valentine lets readers in on the ins and outs of creating a stunning event.
Back pain therapy often yields early benefits
Back pain therapy often yields early benefits
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability.
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability after one year, according to a new study.
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.
Purchases you should always make with a credit card
Purchases you should always make with a credit card
Credit cards aren't always bad possessions to have. There are certain perks associated with using credit cards as we make routine or irregular purchases.
Credit cards aren't always bad possessions to have. There are certain perks associated with using credit cards as we make routine or irregular purchases.

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Two men rob Internet cafe, forget to log out of Facebook prior to robbery
Two men rob Internet cafe, forget to log out of Facebook first
As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.
As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.
Electric car buying guide: Everything you need to know before you buy
Electric car buying guide: Everything you need to know
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.
Facebook Highlights: The beginning of paid social networking?
Facebook Highlights: The beginning of paid social networking?
Facebook is testing a system that lets user pay to make their status updates more visible. What's the idea? And where is this going to lead?
Facebook is testing a system that lets user pay to make their status updates more visible. What's the idea? And where is this going to lead?
Is it a boat or a plane? The Flying Hovercraft is both!
Is it a boat or a plane? The Flying Hovercraft is both!
Hovercrafts that float slightly above surface are so last year. The Flying Hovercraft takes things to new heights.
Hovercrafts that float slightly above surface are so last year. The Flying Hovercraft takes things to new heights.
Apocalypse never: Newly discovered Mayan calendar disproves 2012 doomsday myth
New Mayan calendar disproves 2012 doomsday myth
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered -- and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered -- and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.

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Local Officials Join to Fight Synthetic Drugs
Local Officials Join to Fight Synthetic Drugs
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 1:13 AM EDT2012-05-17 05:13:08 GMT
Law enforcement, health, and school officials are teaming up to put a stop to the growing use of synthetic drugs.
Law enforcement, health, and school officials are teaming up to put a stop to the growing use of synthetic drugs.
Local Cash Mobs Economic Impact
Local Cash Mobs Economic Impact
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 12:49 AM EDT2012-05-17 04:49:35 GMT
A mob of people flood Tinnell's in Roanoke, looking for something to buy to give the business a little boost.
Every few weeks, the cash mob in Roanoke picks a local business to support, and on a particular night the group meets to go shopping.
Honoring Fallen Officers
Honoring Fallen Officers
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:44 PM EDT2012-05-16 17:44:18 GMT
Fallen officers were honored on May 15th, National Law Enforcement Memorial Day.
Fallen officers were honored on May 15th, National Law Enforcement Memorial Day.
Honoring Fallen Officers
Honoring Fallen Officers
Montgomery Co. schools add athletic fee
Montgomery Co. schools add athletic fee
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 12:11 PM EDT2012-05-16 16:11:07 GMT
The school board in Montgomery County passed a budget Tuesday night.
Parents who want their students to participate in athletics will have to pay a $100 fee, said school officials.
On the Job With Bob: Roanoke Valley Fire and EMS Training Center part 2
On the Job With Bob: Roanoke Valley Fire and EMS Training Center part 2
First responders: Roanoke Valley Fire and EMS training center.
Flood Damage in Rockbridge and Franklin Counties
Flood Damage in Rockbridge and Franklin Counties
People in Rockbridge and Franklin Counties are still cleaning up after high water flooded out roads and homes yesterday.
Police say Carroll Co. Supervisor had conflict of interest
Police say Carroll Co. Supervisor had conflict of interest
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:53 AM EDT2012-05-16 05:53:16 GMT
CARROLL COUNTY, VA -- Virginia State Police have found a Carroll County Supervisor is in violation of a conflict of interest. In a letter from Nathan Lyons, Carroll County Commonwealth's Attorney, he
In a letter from Nathan Lyons, Carroll County Commonwealth's Attorney, he tells Josh Hendrick that working for a company that holds contracts with the county is a conflict of interest.
Tuesday's Kids: Meet Amy
Tuesday's Kids: Meet Amy
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:49 AM EDT2012-05-16 05:49:39 GMT
Hundreds of kids throughout Southwest Virginia continue their search for their forever home. In this segment, we introduce you to a teenaged girl who hopes you can help her out.
Hundreds of kids throughout Southwest Virginia continue their search for their forever home. In this segment, we introduce you to a teenaged girl who hopes you can help her out.
Best of Bruce: Robot Parade
Best of Bruce: Robot Parade
The Science Museum of Virginia's Second Saturday Science event this month was a robot parade.

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Health tip: Protect your kids' teeth from cavities
Health tip: Protect your kids' teeth from cavities
Monitoring your child's diet and limiting sugar intake can help protect the child from cavities.
Health tip: Help prevent eye problems
Health tip: Help prevent eye problems
Your vision may weaken as you get older, but the Cleveland Clinic says there are things you can do to maintain the health of your eyes.
Health tip: Preventing back pain among new moms
Health tip: Preventing back pain among new moms
Back pain is common among new moms, who always seem to be lifting and carrying their newborns.
Health tip: Are you at greater risk for pneumonia?
Health tip: Are you at greater risk for pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus. Often, the lungs' air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe.
Health tip: Fruit juices and kids
Health tip: Fruit juices and kids
While sugary fruit juices may be a favorite for kids, too much can lead to obesity and tooth decay, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

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