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Breaking News, The Vinton Messenger
Lockdown lifted at WBHS after armed robbery at nearby store
Roanoke County Police are reporting that the lockdown has been lifted at William Byrd Middle and William Byrd High schools. Earlier this morning, police responded to a report of armed robbery at a convenience store near the schools. As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and teachers in the area, William... »small payday loans
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
Firefighters rescue Lab from AT
ROANOKE COUNTY – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue rescued an ailing chocolate Lab off the Appalachian Trail section coming down from McAfee’s Knob this afternoon after the 3-year-old dog named Caesar apparently became dehydrated and could not continue hiking with his owner. The three firefighters and a Roanoke County Police officer used an ATV... »
Breaking News, Salem Times Register
Rescuers aid hiker’s dog on McAfee’s Knob trail
ROANOKE COUNTY – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue are helping man’s best friend this afternoon, after a 100-pound chocolate Lab became sick on the McAfee’s Knob trail, part of the Appalachian Trail in Roanoke County. According to spokesman Jennifer Conley Sexton, the dog’s owner called 9-1-1 Tuesday afternoon asking for assistance after the dog... »
FEATURES, News Messenger, Radford News Journal 
Just a short month after 30-year owner/operator Frankie Kirk retired and closed the doors to the Radford Theatre with no one to take over operation or purchase the business, it appears the Main Street landmark is about to get a second life. According to a newly constructed Facebook page, which appeared online May 14,... »
Radford Theatre to reopen
Just a short month after 30-year owner/operator Frankie Kirk retired and closed the doors to the Radford Theatre with no one to take over operation or purchase the business, it appears the Main Street landmark is about to get a second life. According to a newly constructed Facebook page, which appeared online May 14,... »
FEATURES, News Messenger 
The Christiansburg Police Department added a little flair with a message to one of its cruisers, unveiling Wednesday a 2011 Dodge Charger cloaked in camouflage lettering and artwork depicting one of the most recognized scenes from World War II, the raising of a flag on the volcanic Japanese island of Iwo Jima, made famous... »
CPD unveils memorial police cruiser
The Christiansburg Police Department added a little flair with a message to one of its cruisers, unveiling Wednesday a 2011 Dodge Charger cloaked in camouflage lettering and artwork depicting one of the most recognized scenes from World War II, the raising of a flag on the volcanic Japanese island of Iwo Jima, made famous... »
FEATURES, Radford News Journal 
The Kiwanis Club of Radford sponsored the 56th Annual Students in Government Day on Thursday, where students from Radford High School assumed the roles of city leaders and first responders to learn more about the inner workings those roles represent. “Nell Hatcher started this 56 years ago and it’s a great experience for the... »
Creating future leaders with annual Students in Government event
The Kiwanis Club of Radford sponsored the 56th Annual Students in Government Day on Thursday, where students from Radford High School assumed the roles of city leaders and first responders to learn more about the inner workings those roles represent. “Nell Hatcher started this 56 years ago and it’s a great experience for the... »
FEATURES, The Vinton Messenger 
VINTON–The 2013 Vinton Relay for Life event, which began on April 19 at the William Byrd High School stadium, concluded on May 13 at the Vinton War Memorial with the Luminaria Ceremony. Normally luminaria bags are illuminated after dark at every local Relay for Life event, but the ceremony was postponed due to inclement... »
Vinton Relay for Life holds Luminaria Ceremony, Major Pruitt honored
VINTON–The 2013 Vinton Relay for Life event, which began on April 19 at the William Byrd High School stadium, concluded on May 13 at the Vinton War Memorial with the Luminaria Ceremony. Normally luminaria bags are illuminated after dark at every local Relay for Life event, but the ceremony was postponed due to inclement... »
FEATURES, Salem Times Register 
SALEM – Even though South Africa residents Trevor and Denise Long hadn’t been to Salem before, they recognized names of towns as they traveled along the way getting here. The South African Longs were on their way from Washington, D.C., to visit Salem residents Bill and June Long – no relation – whom they... »
South Africans visit Salem families
SALEM – Even though South Africa residents Trevor and Denise Long hadn’t been to Salem before, they recognized names of towns as they traveled along the way getting here. The South African Longs were on their way from Washington, D.C., to visit Salem residents Bill and June Long – no relation – whom they... »
FEATURES, The Fincastle Herald 
Olivia Eubank got permission from her doctor to remove the facemask for a few minutes Friday afternoon to have her picture taken. The photos got snapped, then the mask was back on. It didn’t slow her down, though. She was as busy as any 5-year-old— checking out a stranger, picking at her dad, seeing... »
Moose lends support to ‘little one;’ latest effort raises $9,716 for 5-year-old fighting FA
Olivia Eubank got permission from her doctor to remove the facemask for a few minutes Friday afternoon to have her picture taken. The photos got snapped, then the mask was back on. It didn’t slow her down, though. She was as busy as any 5-year-old— checking out a stranger, picking at her dad, seeing... »
FEATURES, Profile 2013, Salem Times Register 
Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »
How did Glenvar really get its name?
Glenvar: The name is affixed to the well-known West Roanoke County community; it’s seen on signs for businesses and the library now under construction; it’s worn by teenagers on green and yellow hoodies. But where, one might ask, did the name Glenvar originate? A recently discovered mention in an ancient newspaper sheds new light... »
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