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Suspect taken into custody after armed standoff in Botetourt County Tuesday

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Austrian school shooter planned attack in detail but his motive remains unclear, investigators say

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Officials say the former student who killed nine students and a teacher at a school in Austria and then took his own life planned the attack in detail.

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Virginia Tech student dies after automobile crash in West Virginia

Read full article: Virginia Tech student dies after automobile crash in West Virginia

A 19-year-old Virginia Tech freshman died Saturday, April 19, after an automobile crash in West Virginia, according to the University.

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William Byrd Middle School student wins Radford University Scripps Regional Spelling Bee

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Say congratulations to Rory Grant, the William Byrd Middle School student who won the Radford University Scripps Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday!

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Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impact

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Jermaine Coles, a Roanoke native, got to thank his 6th Grade Social Studies teacher nearly 30 years after taking her class for the lasting lessons.

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Student arrested after making bomb threat towards Magna Vista High School

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A 17-year-old Student was arrested after he made bomb threats towards Magna Vista High School on social media, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Summer meal program seeking community, business partners

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The Virginia Department of Education is seeking community and business organizations to help with the summer meal program for Virginia students.

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Roanoke County mom of trans daughter shows concern for new transgender student policy

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Sherry Howard, the mother of a transgender daughter, says she is worried about the new policies regarding transgender students.

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FAFSA season starts: What you need to know for financial aid

Read full article: FAFSA season starts: What you need to know for financial aid

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid period opens Oct. 1 for the 2023-2024 school year.

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3 reasons to travel to the Final Four, if you ever get the chance

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The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is down to its final four teams, if you can believe it.

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Member of Virginia Tech Cadet Corps arrested on six child porn charges

Read full article: Member of Virginia Tech Cadet Corps arrested on six child porn charges

Online court records show that the offense date is Jan. 16, 2021.

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Transfer your virtual desktop anywhere with this software

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Turn your TV or tablet into a desktop with this cloud software

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Become a super-learner and speed-reader with these $30 courses

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Learn and read faster with this $30 course bundle

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Franklin County student surprised with virtual visit from his deployed dad in the Army

Read full article: Franklin County student surprised with virtual visit from his deployed dad in the Army

Being apart from your loved ones is always hard, but one young boy was lucky enough to receive a special visit on Wednesday.

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Student fires at officers at Tennessee school, is killed

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Authorities say a student at a Tennessee high school fired at officers and was killed by police.

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Liberty University student reflects on time on Jeopardy! following death of Alex Trebek

Read full article: Liberty University student reflects on time on Jeopardy! following death of Alex Trebek

LYNCHBURG, Va – A Liberty University student who recently appeared on "Jeopardy!” is remembering her time spent with the late Alex Trebek. Natalie Hathcote flew to Los Angeles to audition for the college edition of the show exactly one year ago. She said working with Trebek had always been a dream of hers, and even though she did not win her episode, she’s thankful for the opportunity to learn from him. Being on the show was awesome in part because he was so dignified, but he was also really fun and really kind,” said Hathcote. She has even remained friends with the other college student from the tournament.

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LIST: Coronavirus cases in local K-12 schools

Read full article: LIST: Coronavirus cases in local K-12 schools

Danville:A student at George Washington High School has tested positive for coronavirus. The student has been participating in virtual learning and has not been on school property since Aug. 20. A student at Grove Park Preschool who was last in the building on Nov. 24. A student at Galileo Magnet High School who was last in the building on Nov. 24. There is no exposure within the school district.

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University of Virginia student tests positive for coronavirus

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A University of Virginia student has tested positive for coronavirus, according to an announcement from the school on Twitter. Officials say the student is one of three positive COVID-19 cases in the Thomas Jefferson Health District. According to the school’s announcement, the student is living off-grounds in Albermarle County and is believe to have contracted the virus during recent international travel. The student is reportedly in isolation, and the health department is working to find anyone who may have come in contact with the patient.

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Longwood University to temporarily cancel classes as student has ‘presumptive positive’ coronavirus test result

Read full article: Longwood University to temporarily cancel classes as student has ‘presumptive positive’ coronavirus test result

FARMVILLE, Va. – A student at Longwood University was tested for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and received a “presumptive positive” result, the university announced Wednesday. University officials say the student will continue to self-quarantine while waiting for the CDC to confirm the positive test. This student has relatively mild symptoms and is a family contact of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case from another region of Virginia, according to Piedmont Health District officials. The student has been in quarantine since March 9, and had just arrived to the Longwood campus on March 8, 2020. The Virginia Department of Health believes that even with the presumptive positive result, “there remains a low generalized risk" to the Longwood community, according to university officials.

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Roanoke County Student Today Show

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Roanoke County Student Today Show

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