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22 hrs ago | Roanoke Times

James River looks great; blueway under development

The James River was near perfect on Saturday for swimming, boating and tubing. After weeks of rain, the James River is still up and moving swiftly but not as fast as it was several weeks ago when a rafter drowned near Glen Wilton.

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Related Topix: Glen-Wilton, VA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

New River Valley Current

Appeals court: Deputy's action was justified

A sheriff's deputy was justified when he barged into a home in the middle of the night without a search warrant, ending up in the bedroom of a 10-year-old girl who reportedly awoke in terror, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.

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Related Topix: US News, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Roanoke Times

Court rules Botetourt deputy has qualified immunity in $10 million lawsuit

The United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court opinion that Deputy J.A. Wood of the Botetourt County Sheriff's Department and a step-parent listed as William W. Blessard; violated the Fourth Amendment constitutional rights of Mark J. and Cheryl A. Hunsberger of the Cloverdale area of Botetourt County.

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Related Topix: US News, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Cloverdale, VA, Roanoke, VA

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Roanoke Times

Journey for gifted and talented hosts Remarkable Trees author Kirwan

This week the Botetourt View is covering some of the nine classes held for Journey the Botetourt County Public School's program for the gifted and talented.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Roanoke County, VA, Cloverdale, VA, Fincastle, VA

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Roanoke Times

Some critters don't have a blast on the 4th of July

Fourth of July rituals at the Nelson household include: Firing up the grill. Icing down the beer.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke, VA, Roanoke County, VA, Vinton, VA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Roanoke Times

Central Academy Middle School hosts Botetourt Summer Gifted Program

Third through eighth graders in Botetourt County are being educationally entertained for the week of June 22.A Central Academy Middle School is hosting the Botetourt Summer Gifted Program, a series of creative and educational classes for gifted students.A Just a few of the classes offered include Making Art with Everyday Objects, I Know Who Did It, ...

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Roanoke Times

Roadwatch from Staff Reports - roanoke.com

Drivers should expect weekday lane closings on U.S. 11 while crews mark pavement.

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Related Topix: Roanoke County, VA, Bedford County, VA, US Politics, US News

Sat Jun 20, 2009

Roanoke Times

Roadwatch from Staff Reports - roanoke.com

Colonial Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Vest and Hazel drives in Southwest Roanoke County from 10 a.m. Tuesday through Aug.

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Related Topix: Roanoke County, VA, Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Metro, Franklin County, VA, Bedford County, VA

Thu Jun 18, 2009

WDBJ7

Blue Ridge Autism Center and Achievement Center announce merger

June 17, 2009 Blue Ridge Autism Center and Achievement Center announce merger A merger this week between two schools that serve children with special needs in Roanoke Valley.

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Related Topix: Autism, Health, Blue Ridge, VA, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke, VA, Roanoke County, VA

Tue Jun 16, 2009

WDBJ7

UPDATED: One man drowned, one rescued in James River incident

June 16, 2009 UPDATED: One man drowned, one rescued in James River incident UPDATED: 3:25 p.m. Botetourt County officials say one man drowned in the James River Tuesday and another was rescued.

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Related Topix: Glen-Wilton, VA

Sun Jun 14, 2009

WSET-TV Lynchburg

Cleaveland Wins 17th District

Roanoke Co., VA - Botetourt Lawyer Bill Cleaveland has won the GOP nomination for the 17th District Seat being vacated by Republican William Fralin.

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Related Topix: Roanoke, VA, Roanoke County, VA

Fri Jun 12, 2009

Roanoke Times

Tornado warning issued for Roanoke City and parts of Botetourt, Bedford and Roanoke counties

A thunderstorm updraft base swirls east of downtown Roanoke Thursday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for the storm after National Weather Service Doppler radar picked up a tight circulation in the storm, but has since been allowed to expire.

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Related Topix: Weather, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke, VA, Hailstorm, Natural Disasters, Vinton, VA

Thu Jun 11, 2009

MSNBC

Tornado Warning for part of area expires

AS A LAST RESORTa SEEK SHELTER IN A CULVERTa DITCH OR LOW SPOT AND COVER YOUR HEAD WITH YOUR HANDS.A A WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SOa PLEASE RELAY YOUR SEVERE WEATHER REPORTS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE ATa 1a 8 6 6a 2 1 5a 4 3 2 4.A

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Related Topix: Weather, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke, VA, Hailstorm, Natural Disasters, Roanoke County, VA

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Rockbridge Weekly

DSLCC Instructors Honored

DSLCC INSTRUCTORS HONORED a ' Two adjunct instructors for Dabney S.Lancaster Community College were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the College when they were honored with the Virginia Community College Systema TMs Workforce Development Chancellora TMs Award during a luncheon held at Blue Ridge Community College May 19.

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Related Topix: Blue Ridge, VA, Clifton Forge, VA

Mon Jun 08, 2009

Roanoke Times

AT bridge in Botetourt was built for more than hikers

Q: There is a concrete bridge on the Appalachian Trail about half a mile west of U.S. 220 in Botetourt County.

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Related Topix: Cloverdale, VA, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke, VA, Life, Fruits, Food, Lottery, Opinion

Sat Jun 06, 2009

Roanoke Times

Peanuts, please

Justin Barnard's ability to eat small amounts of peanut products has "taken a huge bit of stress off us," said his mother, Melissa Barnard.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Allergy, Health, Immunology, Biology, Science, Fincastle, VA

Thu Jun 04, 2009

Roanoke Times

Terrific Tuesday: Heroes

Buchanan's America Legion Post color guard at Relay for Life. Hey it's Terrific Tuesday again! How's everything in your neck of the woods? On Saturday I met with P-38 Lightning fighter pilot and WWII veteran Allan OwenA of Eagle Rock and a two plus hour interview transpired.

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Related Topix: Eagle Rock, VA, Fincastle, VA

Tue Jun 02, 2009

Roanoke Times

Discuss Sunday's editorials

Some health care reform strategists are talking about a value-added tax. They'd have to overcome its regressive nature.

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Related Topix: Troutville, VA, Opinion

Sun May 31, 2009

Roanoke Times

Drug prevention official pays visit to Roanoke - roanoke.com

A White House official visited Roanoke on Thursday to observe how local groups are working to cut down on youth alcohol and drug abuse.

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Related Topix: Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Metro, Roanoke County, VA, Salem, VA, Craig County, VA

Fri May 29, 2009

New River Valley Current

11 years in prison for driver in crash that killed Rocky Mount police officer Jason Maxey

Brooks Ryan Leisure stands with Assistant Roanoke Public Defender Rachel Jackson during his sentencing.

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Related Topix: Prison, US National Guard, US Military, US Navy

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