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N.C. man credits Carroll EMS for saving his life
The Hillsville Diner, Hardware Company, and Jackson's Family Shoe Store bring Jack Wellington back to Hillsville every year.
Tune Out Imus, Tee It Up at Primland Resort
SHAQ RAP AND OUTDATED IMUS The Drive: I had the opportunity to travel to The Highland Course at Primland and play a very special golf course.
Fair Quilt Show Registration Open
The time is now to register for Quilts in the Country 2008, the quilt show at the Rockbridge Regional Fair.
The Patrick County School Board approved several personnel changes at an adjourned meeting May 20, including appointment of a new principal at Meadows of Dan Elementary School.
Neighborly help turns into death
John Belcher of Meadows of Dan tried to help his neighbor put down a wayward cow Thursday evening and it cost him his life.. Now Floyd County animal control officer Garland "Bucky" Nester is on leave pending an ...
Man killed in Floyd Co. shooting
State Police are investigating a shooting from overnight in Floyd County. The Floyd Co.
Recreation committee asked to prepare for future
“It's a very important thing to control the growth.”
Power line placement sparks debate A new state prison outside Independence needs electricity, but the proposed placement of a power line route has caused some concern. via Galax Gazette
Greenberry House Days and Dreams
S arvis against a spring sky But first a word from our sponsor...Mountain Spring . via Greenberry House Days and Dreams
Man accused of shooting Virginia state trooper arraigned
“Branscome sprang from behind a tree and fired multiple rounds at the trooper.”
A man accused of shooting a Virginia state trooper and igniting a nationwide manhunt that ended April 6, in a hotel room near Texarkana, Texas, arrived in Bluefield in the early morning hours on Wednesday. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Suspect in Virginia Trooper Shooting Nabbed in Texas
“By increasing police presence in the Floyd County area, we were able to force Branscome out into the open and away from the support network that enabled him to elude investigators for the past week”
Authorities in Texas arrested a Wythe County, Va., man early Sunday morning, bringing to a close a manhunt that started 10 days earlier when the suspect allegedly wounded a Virginia state trooper. via Officer.com
First Friday Art And Music Event In Floyd
April 4th, 4:00pm to 7:00pm. First Friday celebration at Art Under The Sun Gallery will feature the art of Greg Locke. via NRV Today
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Authorities in Patrick County have been assisting with the search for a man wanted in connection with the Friday shooting of a Virginia state trooper. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
Man who shot Va. trooper may be on the run in woodlands
“We have had significant resources dedicated to this since Friday afternoon.”
Previous: Search continues for gunman in shooting of Va. trooper State Police believe the man who shot and wounded a trooper on Friday is on foot in rural Floyd or Patrick counties this evening and the area is ... via PilotOnline.com
Trooper Shooting Suspect Spotted
State police say the man wanted for shooting a state trooper has been spotted in Meadows of Dan. via WSET-TV Lynchburg
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“The ice will be worse along the parkway and the further east you go, the better”
State road crews were preparing Thursday for a mix of snow or sleet that was forecast to fall through this morning. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
NTSB Report On Area Plane Crash
Federal investigators say there is no evidence of mechanical problems or fire in a twin-engine plane that nose-dived into a North Carolina neighborhood, killing six. via WSLS
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Support sought for school renovations
“If you believe in the school system and what we've put forth”
Patrick County school officials appealed to the public Tuesday night to urge the Patrick County Board of Supevisors to fund a more than $30 million renovation plan. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
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Snow or freezing rain expected today
“It looks like we're done for a while”
The snow or freezing rain expected to fall this morning won't amount to much, forecasts say, but when it comes to freezing rain, even a little bit can be dangerous. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
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Superintendents: Awards reflect achievements made
“They showed a tremendous amount of improvement”
The Virginia Index of Performance recognizes improvements in schools in more areas than just test scores, according to area school superintendents. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...
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Schools in Patrick, Henry recognized
“I congratulate those schools who made it and feel next year we will be on that list. I'm just glad we're making continuous improvement”
Patrick and Henry County Schools have been recognized by Gov. Tim Kaine in a new program to encourage educational achievement. via Martinsville Bulletin - Martinsville,...