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Stoutamire, Joseph Daniel Jr.

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Joseph Daniel Stoutamire Jr. died Jan. 22, 2012. He was born Sept. 3, 1932 and was the only child of the late Ruth Wigginton and Joseph Daniel Stoutamire Sr. A daughter Linn predeceased him. Joseph was a life-long member of College Lutheran Church and a past Trustee, a Virginia Tech alumnus in the... »

Three Blacksburg men arrested including Virginia Tech kicker

By Meg Hibbert
BLACKSBURG — On December 21, 2011 at approximately 9:53 p.m. Blacksburg police responded to a residence just outside of the downtown area in reference to a physical altercation. An investigation into an alleged home invasion began shortly thereafter and resulted in the arrests of three Blacksburg men.  Cody J. Journell, 20 years of age,... »

Gunshots reported on VT campus

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY— Gunshots have been reported on the campus of Virginia Tech about 12:30 this afternoon, and there is an unconfirmed report an officer has been shot. Law enforcement in the VT and on campus are looking out for a suspect described as a white male wearing gray sweat pants, gray hat with neon green... »

Culinary historian traces cooking throughout the years

By Meg Hibbert
ROANOKE – You might call Joe Carlin a food tour guide. The Massachusetts nutritionist whose passion is culinary history took a room full of food lovers on a journey “From Plum Pudding to Pad Thai.” Carlin subtitled his talk “The Untold Story of the American Cookbook” when he spoke at a luncheon – what else?... »

Harris-Jones

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Mr. and Mrs. James Harris of Newport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Dawn Harris, to Shawn Scott Jones. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Jones of Pearisburg. The couple first met in high school but chose different paths upon graduation. After six years, they reunited by... »

Somali-Bantu make success of farming, American style

By Meg Hibbert
CATAWBA – Baskets of yellow-and-white corn, yellow crook-neck squash and zucchini, green beans, vine-ripe tomatoes – and bright bunches of flowers – glow like jewels on tables at the Catawba Valley Farmers Market after a late afternoon thunderstorm. Hajiro Weheliye and Yussuf Musa didn’t eat that kind of squash and some of the other vegetables... »

Krause-Fischer

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Stephanie McNally Fischer and William Henderson Krause were married on May 28 at Boxwood Manor in Daleville, where the reception followed. The bride is the daughter of J.P. and Cindy McNally. The groom is the son of Charlie and Fran Krause. The bride’s attendants were maid of honor Danielle Storey, bridesmaid Amy Briele and flower girl... »

CCHS grads step into future

By Staff Writer
NEW CASTLE – Many royal blue-and-white caps peered towarded the stage in the Craig County High School gym June 10, as the students who wore them were about to take the next step in their lives and graduate from CCHS. Numerous caps had been decorated to show where the students will attend college in the... »

Glider pilot dies in Craig County

By Meg Hibbert
NEW CASTLE – After almost 50 years of relatively smooth sailing the skies over Craig County, a gilder pilot died Sunday afternoon. Federal Aviation Authority officials said Meir Schneller died after the tow rope between the engineless craft and the plane taking it aloft apparently broke and the glider crashed into trees. Schneller, 59, was a... »

Gillespie-Arnold

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It is with great pleasure and happiness that Natalie Early Gillespie and David Frederick Arnold announce their engagement. Natalie is the daughter of William and Lucinda Gillespie of Tazewell. She is a graduate of the Madeira School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Emory and Henry College and nursing degrees from Gardner-Webb University and King College.... »

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BREAKING NEWS: There won’t be home-canned pickles for sale in Virginia farmers’ markets again this year – legally. This afternoon House of Delegates’ Bill 46 died in... » Full Story

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