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Call him Mr. Fix-It

CAVE SPRING--For most people, the words “retirement community” bring to mind rocking chairs and knitting needles. At Brandon Oaks, however, retirement community means beautiful carpets, a Wii gaming system, and ...

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Two longtime florists close up shops, retire

SALEM - Salem is losing almost 60 years of floral tradition, as two florists retire and close their respective shops on West Main Street. Until now, Bill Burtch of Marizel's Flowers ...

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Campbell makes eight running for court clerk

CRAIG COUNTY - With the entrance of Lisa Bradfield Campbell, there are eight people running for the Craig County Circuit Court Clerk's seat in the Nov. 2 election. Campbell, a former ...

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Knights finally get a turn celebrating after playing Lord Botetourt

For the first time since 1993, James River can claim to have the best football team in Botetourt County. The Knights stunned host Lord Botetourt last Friday with a convincing 15-9 ...

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New filtration plant gets Buchanan off Boil Water Notice

BUCHANAN - If anything, Tom Middlecamp was able to breathe a sigh of relief Friday afternoon. No, the Town of Buchanan’s war on cryptosporidium is not over, but that’s only because ...

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Amsterdam’s the common denominator in a ‘road movie’ about Americans

BOTETOURT - White Oak Tea Tavern between Daleville and Fincastle turned into a quasi office for two Dutch filmmakers and their two-man film crew when they were in Botetourt late ...

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Vinton Chamber director retires after 37 years

VINTON--Judy Cunningham spent 37 years of her life supporting area businesses. On Monday, owners of those businesses came out to support her. Cunningham, who has been Executive Director of the Vinton ...

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