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CLEVELAND (AP) Three Ohio affiliates of Planned Parenthood plan to merge this summer, partly because of increased heath care costs. The Plain Dealer of Cleveland...
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3 Planned Parenthood Affiliates to Merge in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) Three Ohio affiliates of Planned Parenthood plan to merge this summer, partly because of increased heath care costs. The Plain Dealer of Cleveland reports (http://bit.ly/yu9ViQ ) that the merger includes Northeast Ohio and Central Ohio affiliates, and Affiliates
Va AG Sues Sports Complex Over Membership Sales
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A Chesterfield County sports complex is being sued by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for selling memberships for a facility that it hasn't yet built. Cuccinelli's lawsuit says SportsQuest sold memberships initially without saying when the health and
Worker Dies While Helping to Build New Subdivision
CUMMING, Ga. (AP) Authorities say a construction worker has died while helping to develop a new subdivision in Forsyth County north of Atlanta. The county coroner's office identified the worker as 45-year-old Jeffery Lee McGhee of Cumming. Forsyth County Fire
Food and Cooking
Familiar feast: Make memories with the people and food we love
Thanksgiving is a time of nourishment, not only for our bodies but also for our souls. The world's a tough place right now: Jobs have disappeared.
Vines and Wines: Super Bowl food and wine pairings
Super Bowl XLVI is just a week away, and the matchup of New England and New York could lead to a classic game.
Frank Beamer opening new restaurant in Roanoke
Beamer's 25 will open on Salem Ave. this spring
Home and Garden
IN THE YARD: Turf war: lawns can suffer heat stress
Cool season turf grasses throughout Virginia are experiencing difficulties associated with summer heat stress.
Energy-efficient upgrades under $50
Do you cringe when your utility bills arrive during the winter months? You can save money with a few energy-efficient upgrades. Here are seven upgrades for less than $50.
Orchids: Growing oncidiums
Q: I'm intrigued by oncidium orchids. Are they as easy to grow as phals? — Trish
Faith & Values
Signs spring up in support of Danville's Temple Beth Sholom
Several signs of support dot the front lawn of Temple Beth Sholom in Danville on Thursday afternoon.
Mission trip turns into race to build wells in Guatemala
Hunter Smith is coordinating a 5K race to raise money for more wells in Guatemala.
Holy Cross Catholic Church finds way back after renovation
Visitors would never know that just last year, Holy Cross Catholic Church’s sanctuary was crawling with contractors and termite specialists.
Pets
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Pet of the Week - Angels of Assisi
Pet of the Week - Angels of Assisi
Roanoke art show raises money for SPCA
A special art show called "Best in Show" featuring portraits of pets is helping raise money for the Roanoke Valley SPCA.
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Pet of the Week - RVSPCA
Pet of the Week - RVSPCA
Travel
Gear and Gadgets: Touch screen gloves
When you're out in the cold, no need to pull off your gloves to operate your touch-screen cellphone or other electronic device. At least not if you are wearing AGloves Capacitive Touch Screen Gloves. The soft, stretchable gloves have silver threads wrapped around nylon fibers woven into the material of the fingers, creating an effective electrical contact with the touch screen while your hands stay warm. So you can tweet, email or surf the Web with fully clothed fingers.
Homestead Resort named one of world's best hotels
A southwest Virginia hotel is getting some big accolades, being called one of the best in the world by a major magazine.
The 12 Stays of Christmas in the Old Dominion
If a holiday getaway sounds like the perfect present to you, we’ve got a dozen great places to indulge yourself.
Living Green
Lynchburg College students trying to conserve energy, water
For the next three weeks, Lynchburg College students are competing against 150 schools nationwide to see who can conserve the most electricity and water.
Father, son convert truck to electric
At the bottom of the driveway rests a 1997 Ford Ranger. Its hood is open, exposing the gaping hole where the engine used to be.
Virginia Tech's Lumenhaus wins national AIA Honor Award
The award is considered among the highest accolades given to practicing architects, and marks the first time a university team has been given the honor
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