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18 hrs ago | Roanoke Times

Getting a lesson in fly fishing

The small nymph is bouncing through the shaded run when suddenly it stops. At the sting of the hook, the fish darts to the head of the pool and you think, "This feels like a pretty good one." And then the fish turns and darts downstream, a 2-foot-plus blur rushing past you just 15 feet away, and you think something else.

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Related Topix: Wytheville, VA

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Roanoke Times

Roanoke County sheriff in running for federal position

Roanoke Countya s long-standing sheriff has been nominated to be the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Virginia.

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

Wed Jul 01, 2009

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First Phase of Abingdon Sidewalk Project Under Way

Fresh concrete is being poured along Walden Road, meeting part of a long-term goal to refurbish and add sidewalks across town.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

TriCities.com

Washington Boards Approve Retirement Community Project For Abingdon

The Washington County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors both unanimously approved a rezoning and special exception permit Monday that will allow a continuing care retirement community near the new Johnston Memorial Hospital to move forward.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

TriCities.com

Smith/Packett Eldercare Proposal Covers All the Bases

Smith/Packett Med Com LLC has spent more than three years mounting a coalition of support for its plan to build a tiered elder-care project in Abingdon - one that would include a skilled nursing care center, assisted living facilities and cottages for older citizens who want to live independently, but realize they eventually will need more ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, Chilhowie, VA, Opinion

Thu Jun 25, 2009

New River Valley Current

Michael Morva to have jury trial

Michael Morva's attorney said Wednesday he plans to ask that his client's trial on a charge of helping his brother, William Morva, escape from police custody be moved out of Montgomery County.

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Related Topix: Prison, State Prisons, Montgomery County Jail

Tue Jun 23, 2009

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Opponents Of Proposed Lovea s Truck Stop Seek Independent Review

In light of the release of an environmental report on the Love's truck stop proposed for Exit 24, project opponents voiced a new list of objections Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Meadowview, VA, Abingdon, VA, Glade Spring, VA

Sun Jun 21, 2009

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Bear Sightings Have Damascus Residents Wary

Town police Lt. Kermit Turner was driving his cruiser through the middle of Damascus when he was startled by the sight of a bear.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

TriCities.com

Business calls for Neighbor's Closure after Employees Fall Ill from Chemical Smell

After six weeks of sick employees complaining about a chemical smell in the air, the president of Hapco wants authorities to shut down his industrial neighbor, MXI, if that's what it takes to stop the illness until the problem can be fixed.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

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Pair Charged In Meth Lab Bust

Following a methamphetamine lab bust Tuesday, Sheriff Fred Newman admitted he's worried that meth manufacturing is making a resurgence in Washington County.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Abingdon, VA

Tue Jun 16, 2009

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Utility Trailer To Recall Workers To Smyth County Plant

Utility Trailer, which earlier this year laid off scores of workers in Smyth County and announced that its Glade Spring plant in Washington County would close, has had a change of fortune.

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Related Topix: Smyth County, VA, Glade Spring, VA

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a Locavorea Movement Is Aimed at Using Mainly Locally Grown Products

ABINGDON, Va.- Charlie Foster's options were limited when he started selling the fruits and vegetables his family raises on their farm in Washington County, Va.

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Related Topix: Abingdon, VA, Life, Food, Vegetables, Agriculture, Science, Local Food, Meadowview, VA

Sun Jun 14, 2009

TriCities.com

Race For Seats On Washington County Board Heating Up

The ballot is set for this year's Washington County elections, which will fill three seats on the Board of Supervisors and three on the School Board.

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Related Topix: Abingdon, VA

Fri Jun 12, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Va. civic leader pleads guilty to embezzlement

A southwest Virginia businesswoman and civic leader will spend three months in jail for stealing more than $50,000 from a physician when she was his secretary and bookkeeper.

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Related Topix: Abingdon, VA

Wed Jun 10, 2009

TriCities

Abingdon Civic Leader Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Doctor

A civic leader pleaded guilty this morning to stealing thousands of dollars from a local doctor.

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Washington County Sheriff Seeks Position with U.S. Marshals Service

There soon could be a new sheriff in Washington County, Va., because Sheriff Fred Newman is seeking a high-ranking spot with the U.S. Marshals Service.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Senator Mark Warner, Bristol, VA, Roanoke County, VA

Tue Jun 09, 2009

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Wastewater Project Gets Federal Boost

Washington County will receive more than $2.5 million in federal funding to expand the reach of a sewage treatment program.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rick Boucher, Abingdon, VA, Clintwood, VA, Wise County, VA, Big Stone Gap, VA

Wed Jun 03, 2009

TriCities.com

Abingdon Council Backs Assisted-Living Project

The Town Council voted unanimously Monday to support the issuance of a certificate of need by the Virginia Department of Health for Smith/Packett Med-Com to build a continuing care retirement community here.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rick Boucher, Chilhowie, VA

Sun May 31, 2009

TriCities

BVU Meets Resistance from Service Authority over Sewer Deal

The Washington County Service Authority will respond to a sewer offer from Bristol Virginia Utilities - but if a deal is reached, it will be something different, WCSA General Manager Robbie Cornett said Friday.

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Related Topix: Bristol, VA, Abingdon, VA

Fri May 29, 2009

The Daily News-Record

Annual Seat-Belt Campaign Nets Results

In March, Rebecca Kline headed to New Market with her 4-year-old son Aydan to run some errands.

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Related Topix: New Market, VA, Singers Glen, VA, Harrisonburg, VA

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