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Big Island woman faces 27 counts of embezzlement
Big Island woman faces 27 counts of embezzlement By Tom Wilmoth A Big Island woman is facing 27 counts of embezzlement from H & H Food Market.
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Tractor Trailer and Train Collide
State Police are spent most of the day at an accident involving a tractor trailer and train.
School board members in Bedford County on Thursday evening delved into an issue that's gained attention nationally -- cutting back to a four-day school week to combat high fuel costs and rising energy expenses.
County man sentenced to 48 years
Perriello campaign stresses community service Tom Perriello, the Democratic Party candidate for the 5th Congressional District, spent Friday afternoon working at Bedford Domestic Violence Services' office.
June 23, 2008 Man drowns in James River One man is dead after drowning in the James River.
Bedford group offers vaccine for rabies at low cost - roanoke.com
The Bedford Humane Society is teaming up with Bedford County, the Virginia Department of Health and local veterinarians to offer rabies vaccination clinics at six sites around the county Saturday.
Review of Restaurants in the Mall of America Rainforest Cafe
Font The Rainforest Cafe is an experience in itself. It is more than just a restaurant.
TheBuzz: Romano's to open in Waikoloa
“We have not experienced anything like that ... which is why you should be optimistic about Hawaii”
Downturn schmownturn. Randy Schoch announced yesterday he is expanding Romano's Macaroni Grill to Waikoloa Land Co.'s Queen's MarketPlace, where it will open in November. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin
The Liberty High School class of 1978 will hold its 30 year class reunion on Aug. via Bedford Bulletin
Lingle should endorse 'clean elections' pilot plan
The only hurdle remaining before Big Islanders can begin their exciting test of publicly financed campaigns is the governor's signature on House Bill 661. via The Honolulu Advertiser
Roadwatch from Staff Reports - roanoke.com
Work is under way to make traffic and safety improvements at the intersection of Colonial Avenue with Wonju Street and with Brandon Avenue. via Roanoke Times
Student thought missing after canoe flipped found safe
Two Washington & Lee University students are safe after their canoe overturned in the James River near Balcony Falls on Wednesday night. via WSLS
ABC 7 News - Hawaii Working to Link Its Food Chain
“It's crossing the line in the sand. Once you begin seeing them appear on individual consumer items, you open up a whole Pandora's Box to track individuals”
A technology used to track everything from cattle and bottles of Viagra to U.S. military weapons will soon be tested on an unlikely candidate for surveillance: tomatoes.The Hawaii Department of Agriculture will ... via WJLA-TV Arlington
Bedford Co. passes budget of $88 million - roanoke.com
“Basically, we are being forced to pick up the tab”
Board of Supervisors Chairman Steve Arrington cast the lone votes Monday evening against adopting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and keeping tax rates the same in Bedford County. via Roanoke Times
Teacher pay is hot topic at Bedford County meeting
“When are we going to see that as a top priority? Every year we get told it's going to happen this year every year we get further and further behind.”
After two months of working on Bedford County's upcoming fiscal year budget, the Board of Supervisors faced mixed public reaction Monday. via WSLS-TV Roanoke
Big Islander dead, but not forgotten by friends
“He was the sweetest, sweetest person”
COURTESY SHARA KANE Gary Poretsky of the Big Island was killed March 22 in Thailand. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin
TheBuzz: New Big Isle radio station
“This is his return to Hilo. He was there for a year or two with another radio group”
Button-pushing your way to the beach In a few days, Big Islanders will be able to hit the beach without leaving the house, car or boombox. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin
“Every Virginian can and should get on the bandwagon. You eat here, don't you? Then you have a reason to join the celebration.”
Calendar of events A calendar of events and activities in and around Bedford, VA Calendar of events This is a calendar of events and activities for Bedford and surrounding area. via Bedford Bulletin
Taking time out to celebrate agriculture
“Every Virginian can and should get on the bandwagon. You eat here, don't you? Then you have a reason to join the celebration.”
Democrat's budget will hurt low-income Americans Re-instituting the Marriage Tax Penalty, ; increasing the capital gains rate; increasing the tax on dividends; decreasing the child tax credit; increasing the ... via Bedford Bulletin
County may offer online school
“It would give an option for a lot of individuals who are struggling with homeschooling.”
County may offer online school In an effort to bring homeschool students ? and their state provided school fund money ? back into the public education fold, the Bedford County School Board is considering ... via Bedford Bulletin