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Roanoke readies for deliquent property tax sale - 5.9.08

In Roanoke and in many localities across the WVTF listening area, it's that time of year, when city governments auction properties that are behind on real estate taxes.  WVTF's Connie Stevens has more.

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W&L article causes outrage - 5.7.08

An article in a student run newspaper at Washington and Lee University has prompted what one person calls a campus outrage, and sparked a community conversation.  WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli has more.

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Mark Warner begins U. S. Senate campaign tour - 5.6.08

Former Govenor Mark Warner has begun a four-day, 11-city tour of Virginia, in his bid to win the U. S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring John Warner.  WVTF's Connie Stevens has this report.

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SW Virginia addresses daycare need - 5.5.08

A recently formed group in southwestern Virginia is trying to address a critical need:  Daycare for children and infants.  WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli reports.

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Camping out at new fast food restaurant - 5.1.08

Why would people travel from as far away as South Carolina to Roanoke to camp out at a new Chick fil A restaurant?  WVTF's Connie Stevens explains in this feature report.

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Family holds fundraiser for meningitis research - 5.1.08

The American College Health Association reports close to 125 cases of meningitis occur on college campuses every year. In 2006, the statistics came to life for a Charlottesville family, now on a mission to raise awareness and money for research. They're holding the Second Moonlight Walk/Run for Meningitis in memory of Jennifer Wells, Saturday, May 3 at 7:45 p.m. at Monticello High School. WVTF's Connie Stevens has this report.

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County's greenway complete - 4.28.08

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Philpott Lake a local vacation - 4.25.08

For people in Southside Virginia with a taste for the outdoors there are plenty of opportunities just a few gallons of gas away. Some of the best can be found in the parks and hillsides around 3,000-acre Philpott Lake, which covers parts of three counties a few miles northwest of Martinsville. WVTF's Fred Echols paid a visit.

- You can also view pictures of this story.

- Visit the Friends of Philpott website.

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Zoo plans for upcoming season - 4.18.08

Animals at Roanoke's Mill Mountain Zoo are starting to move around in their cages a bit more now that the weather is a little warmer.  WVTF' Beverly Amsler has an update with zoo Director David Orndorff about plans for the coming year.  He says the quarantine building is up and ready to go.

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Hokies gather on drillfield for remembrance - 4.17.08

At Virginia Tech, the drillfield was a sea of Hokie orange and maroon on the morning of April 16, 2008...as the University held its official commemoration on the anniversary of the campus shootings, one year ago. WVTF's Connie Stevens has this report.

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