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  1. Abingdon man pleads guilty to molestation in court

    5 hrs ago | TriCities.com

    ... on sentencing, which is set for Dec. 18. For his crimes, committed in 2007 at the Willow Run apartment complex in Abingdon, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison plus 20 years. With such a weighty sentence pending, the court denied a request ...

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    Related Topix: Washington County, VA, Smyth County, VA

  2. Abingdon Ceremony Honors Veterans, Past and PresentRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Http

    With trumpets, bagpipes and cannon fire, Abingdon paid tribute Wednesday to centuries of veterans who have served this country.

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  3. Boucher, Perriello in cross hairs as GOP eyes 2010 - roanoke.comRead the original story

    19 hrs ago | Roanoke Times

    ... midterm elections. Two of the region's Democratic congressmen are dead in the cross hairs: Rep. Rick Boucher of Abingdon and Rep. Tom Perriello of Albemarle County. Six Republican candidates -- the highest profile name being state Sen. Robert Hurt ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rick Boucher, Representative Glenn Nye, Representative Gerald Connolly, Virginia

  4. Alpha Natural Resources Reaffirms Plans to Build Local HeadquartersRead the original story

    20 hrs ago | TriCities.com

    ... where the office is slated for completion in 2011 just a few miles from the company's current headquarters in Abingdon. According to the governor's office announcement, the project will create 69 jobs and retain 131 jobs in Virginia. Crutchfield ...

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    Related Topix: Bristol, VA, Washington County, VA

  5. Coal company to keep headquarters in Southwest Va.Read the original story

    21 hrs ago | Richmond Times-Dispatch

    ... a larger headquarters space. Alpha settled on the site in Bristol -- about 5 miles from its current home office in Abingdon -- because it could build there faster and at a lower cost than at about a dozen other locations it considered, said Kevin ...

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  6. Alpha Natural Resources to build new corporate headquarters in Bristol, Va.Read the original story

    Wednesday | Http

    ABINGDON, Va. - Alpha Natural Resources will build its new corporate headquarters in Bristol, the governor's office announced early Wednesday.

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  7. Alpha Natural Resources to build new HQ in BristolRead the original story

    Wednesday | Hampton Roads Daily Press

    ... Timothy M. Kaine says 69 jobs will be created and 131 jobs will be retained. Alpha's existing headquarters is in Abingdon. The headquarters will be located in a new business complex in Bristol. The project is expected to be completed in mid-2011. ...

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  8. Alpha Natural Resources picks Bristol for headquartersRead the original story

    Wednesday | Richmond Times-Dispatch

    ... ew Sugar Hollow Business Complex is expected to be ready for occupancy in mid-2011. Alpha had been headquartered in Abingdon; Foundation's home office was in Linthicum Heights, Md.

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    Related Topix: Bristol, VA

  9. The Bristol Blotter for Thursday, Nov. 11Read the original story

    Wednesday | Http

    ... Police found the dark-haired young man running by the ball field, then lost him as he took off through lawns on Old Abingdon Highway. Three minutes later he was "spotted on Sherwood, still running." * An Oakview Avenue caller "needs advice on ...

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    Related Topix: Bristol, VA

  10. Keith Nelson WilcoxRead the original story

    Wednesday | Asheville Citizen-Times

    Keith Nelson Wilcox, 52, died in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va., on November 1, 2009.

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  11. Washington County, Va., supervisors OK zoning for projects near new hospital

    Tuesday | Http

    BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ABINGDON, Va. - The Washington County Board of Supervisors gave zoning approval Tuesday for the second of two projects competing for a state certificate of need to build a nursing home near the new Johnston Memorial Hospital.

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    Related Topix: Washington County, VA, Bristol, VA, Chilhowie, VA

  12. Glade group gets funds for incubatorRead the original story

    Tuesday | SWVA Today

    ... owners. Moore added that he would like the Glade Spring small business incubator to not compete with the one in Abingdon, but work alongside it. "We'd like to make sure we're fitting in with their mission as well," he said. According to Jason Berry, ...

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    Related Topix: Glade Spring, VA, Appalachia, VA

  13. I Made it Up: The painting

    Tuesday | Clinch Valley News

    ... NC Collection." "I think it really needs a maritime kind of setting," I said. "We could clear all the trees from Abingdon to the Atlantic Ocean and hang it next to the window that faces east. That way, it would fit right in. You'd have an ocean view ...

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  14. Changing of the guardRead the original story

    Tuesday Nov 10 | The Penn

    ... have to establish themselves are freshman guard Katelyn Marshall from Bowie, Md.; freshman forward Jill Perdue from Abingdon, Va.; freshman guard Lauren Taylor from Toledo, Ohio; freshman forward Brianna Johnson from Fairfax, Va.; sophomore ...

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  15. Gary Norman a oeMaytaga ShraderRead the original story

    Monday Nov 9 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph

    ... also a charter member of both the General William Campbell Chapter Sons of the American Revolution headquartered in Abingdon, Va. and The Brown-Harman Nighthawks Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans. Gary is survived by his wife of 30 years, Susie ...

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  16. Boy Scouts Begin November Food DriveRead the original story

    Sunday Nov 8 | Http

    ... collect stays where we collect it, and that's the beauty of what we're doing," Cameron said. "If we collect it in Abingdon, it's distributed in Abingdon. If we collect it in Bristol, it goes to a Bristol food pantry. So people can directly see the ...

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  17. McEwen - TokashRead the original story

    Saturday Nov 7 | Weirton Daily Times

    ... honor were Sonja Nelson of Florence, Ky., and Holly Wilson of Sunbury, Ohio. Best men were Dr. Raymond Hinerman of Abingdon, Va., and Dr. John Munoz of Hooksett, N.H. The reception was held at the Banquet View Room at Oglebay. The couple took a ...

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  18. Man thought to be oldest with Down syndrome diesRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Messenger

    ... he was believed to be the oldest man in history with Down syndrome. Arrington died at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va., and had been suffering from pneumonia and congested heart failure, said his niece, Ava Warren. Born on May 20, 1936, ...

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  19. Waste collection brings successRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Northumberland Echo

    ... Conservation District. The products were received, sorted, and transported by MXI Environmental Services, LLC, of Abingdon, Virginia, to be disposed of at their processing site. Watch for 2010 announcements for spring and fall collections once dates ...

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    Related Topix: Lancaster, VA, Northumberland County, VA

  20. History with Hayes: Tennessee High still impressingRead the original story

    Friday Nov 6 | Http

    ... 1959 Whitey Pullen and Joe Garrett each scored two touchdowns for Tennessee High in a 34-0 win over Virginia High. Abingdon collected a 20-6 victory over Chilhowie as Charles Smith, Donnie Wise and Leslie Burke each scored touchdowns. Despite two ...

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