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Smyth County News

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Friday Jul 11 | The Free Lance-Star

Convicted sex offender faces more charges

A former Orange town manager on probation for sex offenses involving children has been indicted on more than 100 child pornography counts in Smyth County.

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Related Topix: Marion, VA

Sat Jun 28, 2008

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A Good Catch

"Fishing Virginia's Highlands," M.W. Smith Author M.W. Smith twists a lure on a seemingly odd yet logical combination of Virginia waters in a new book.

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Related Topix: Whitetop, VA, Grayson County, VA, Saltville, VA, Washington County, VA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

TriCities

Former Police Chief Asks Judge To Appoint Civil Lawsuit Guardian

Former Chilhowie, Va., police chief Dwayne Sheffield has written a letter from prison asking a judge to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent him in a $30 million lawsuit against him and other current and ...

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Related Topix: Chilhowie, VA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

The News-Gazette, Lexington, VA

Trooper Avoids Serious Injury When Truck Hits His Parked Car

A Virginia state trooper's quick reaction may have saved his life early Monday morning.

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Related Topix: Transportation, Trucking, United Parcel Service, Air Courier, Botetourt County, VA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

TriCities

Renovation Of Marion High School Could Cost $3.3M

It will cost more than $3.3 million to renovate the historic Marion High School building, consultants announced at a Tuesday meeting.

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

TriCities

Alligator On Saltville Road Shocks Driver, Police

It sounds like a trailer for a summer horror flick. Friday the 13th. Just after midnight.

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Related Topix: Saltville, VA

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Futureoftheunion.com

Union Accepts Contract Offer To End Strike

The nine-week-old strike at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products in Marion has ended following a labor union's ratification late Friday of a new contract.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas

Thu Jun 12, 2008

TriCities

Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Filed Against Current And Former Chilhowie Town Officials

A $30.35 million lawsuit was filed Friday against current and former town officials, seeking damages related to a 2006 incident for which two former town police officers are now serving prison sentences.

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Related Topix: Abingdon, VA, Chilhowie, VA

Tue Jun 10, 2008

TriCities

- Eula:' Sharing Her Pain Chapter by Chapter

Features Writer / Bristol Herald Courier Published: June 8, 2008 DUBLIN, Va. - She writes.

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Related Topix: Pulaski County, VA, Dublin, VA, Entertainment

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Galax Gazette

Arrest rumors refuted

Cell towers proposed for Galax Galax could lease space to U.S. Cellular for a new cell phone tower, which also would improve emergency communications.

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Related Topix: Wytheville, VA, Hillsville, VA, Galax, VA, Independence, VA

Fri Jun 06, 2008

TriCities

Saltville Residents Anticipate Today's Opening Of Wave Pool

Reporter / Bristol Herald Courier Published: June 6, 2008 SALTVILLE, Va. - With near-triple-digit temperatures Thursday, a steady flow of traffic cycled through the parking lot of the new Hardy Roberts Memorial ...

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Related Topix: Saltville, VA

Wed Jun 04, 2008

BlandCountyNews

It's All About Her

State hospital investigation resolved Jun.03.2008 - 16:06 Marion Hearing continued Jun.03.2008 - 16:06 Marion Got an idea for 1908 building? Complete the assignment Jun.03.2008 - 16:06 Marion SO torch travels ...

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Mon Jun 02, 2008

Galax Gazette

Carroll PSA flushes fees

Galax to change signals The city will begin installing a new camera system on Monday to improve the flow of traffic on U.S. 58.

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Related Topix: Wytheville, VA, Hillsville, VA, Galax, VA, Lambsburg, VA

Sat May 31, 2008

TriCities

Marion Honors Fallen Smyth County Veterans

Reporter / Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 27, 2008 BY AMY HUNTER BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MARION, Va.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Marion, VA

Thu May 29, 2008

Galax Gazette

Galax Gazette Online

More Headlines '> Opry is sole proposal The same developer who brought Carroll the idea of developing county land at Exit 14 was the only one to submit a proposal for developing the site by last week's ...

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Related Topix: Wytheville, VA, Carroll County, VA, Galax, VA, Virginia

Tue May 27, 2008

Galax Gazette

Judge escapes DUI conviction

Market Village gets go-ahead With no active objections from its neighbors, the 9,000-square-foot Market Village will move ahead soon.

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Related Topix: Galax, VA, Wytheville, VA, Carroll County, VA, Grayson County, VA

Sun May 25, 2008

WSLS

NRV judge's DUI charge reduced to reckless driving

A New River Valley Juvenile and Domestic Courts judge gets a DUI charge against him reduced to reckless driving.

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Related Topix: Powhatan County, VA

Fri May 23, 2008

TriCities

Washington County, Va., Wants 50-50 Split With Abingdon On Rec Complex

Reporter / Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 23, 2008 ABINGDON, Va. - Washington County leaders wants a 50-50 split - in both financial commitment and ownership - with the Town of Abingdon in the joint ...

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Related Topix: Washington County, VA, Abingdon, VA

Wed May 21, 2008

WDBJ7

Wytheville judge will not face DUI conviction

May 20, 2008 Wytheville judge will not face DUI conviction Judge Michael Blankenship was charged with DUI, but the charge was reduced to reckless driving.

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Related Topix: Wytheville, VA

Sun May 11, 2008

Http

Blood Drive On Tuesday Honored A Virginia State Police Officer Injured In The Line Of Duty

“I just thank God for whoever donated”

Printer Friendly A blood drive on Tuesday named "Operation Silent Hero" paid tribute to Virginia State Police Trooper Kris Chapman. via Http

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Related Topix: Abingdon, VA

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