Archive for June, 2010

Hugs help the hurting

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Editor’s note: This column was first published March 2, 2006. He was our firstborn, who taught us everything from how to diaper a baby boy quickly, to the finer points of soccer. We watched him develop from a child to a teenager and then into the responsible and caring young man we had raised him to... »

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Burning biomass may help Roanoke Cement reduce its overall carbon footprint

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
One of Botetourt’s biggest industries is taking a major step in being one of its biggest “green” industries. Roanoke Cement Co. (RCC) is putting the necessary equipment in place so it can start trials to begin using “biomass” to help fire its cement kilns. The investment, which Plant Manager Kevin Baird called substantial, is the latest... »

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Buchanan carnival continues, July 4th Parade Sunday

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Buchanan carnival continues, July 4th Parade Sunday There will be a parade and fireworks Sunday in Buchanan to commemorate the Fourth of July. The Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Fourth of July Parade at 6 p.m. (lineup is at 5 p.m. on South Main Street). Firework are at 11 p.m. on the Carnival Grounds at the end of the Buchanan... »

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Residents foresee a greener, ‘prettier’ Glenvar

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Residents foresee a greener, ‘prettier’ Glenvar GLENVAR – Landscaped medians, sidewalks, integrated villages of businesses, doctor’s offices, shops and restaurants – and no more heavy industry. That’s what residents at a community “visioning” meeting want to see for their Glenvar community along West Main Street within 20 years. They expressed those desires Tuesday night when about 80 people showed up for... »

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Walter Reed’s ‘Wounded Warriors’ visit gliderport

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Walter Reed’s ‘Wounded Warriors’ visit gliderport NEW CASTLE – Veterans from the Wounded Warriors Project at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., were the honored guests Friday night at the Blue Ridge Soaring Society’s New Castle International Gliderport. Friday night was not exactly what one would term status quo at the gliderport owned by Lanier and Techla Frantz. In... »

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New Castle man pleads guilty in federal court

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
After pleading guilty in federal court Monday morning to one count of theft of public funds, Jordan E. Spence of New Castle now faces the possibility of up to a year in prison and a maximum fine of $100,000. By his plea in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Roanoke, the... »

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Falls calling it a career after 58 years on Buchanan’s Main Street

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Falls calling it a career after 58 years on Buchanan’s Main Street An icon in Buchanan’s downtown is going home—at least some days he’ll be at home. After 58 years of retailing on one side of Main Street or the other, Bobby Falls has decided to retire. And in the process, he’s having a “Retirement Sale” at The Family Furniture Gallery. The 75-year-old Falls isn’t abandoning Main Street completely... »

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Via, Terry T.

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Terry T. Via, 58 of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He is preceded in death by parents Burnnell “Buddy” and Margerite “Dump” Via. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law Sandy Ledford and husband Toby; nieces Debbie Bartley and husband Richard and Angie Austin and husband Anthony; great-nieces Ashley and Alicia Austin; great-nephew... »

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O’Connor-Harrison

Friday, June 25th, 2010
O’Connor-Harrison Alanna Brooke Harrison and Thomas Lee O’Connor were united in marriage on June 19, 2009. The evening ceremony was officiated by Pastor Todd C. Shell, uncle of the bride, and followed by a dinner and dancing at the Vinton War Memorial in Vinton. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Lorrie Harrison of Christiansburg... »

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Israel-Lugar

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Israel-Lugar Jennifer Shea Israel and Christopher Michael Lugar are excited to announce they’re getting married. Jennifer is a 2007 graduate of Glenvar High and is currently attending Liberty University. She is the daughter of Dale and Angela Israel of Salem, and the granddaughter of David and Juanita Dabbs of Roanoke. Chris is a 2003 graduate of Northside High... »

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BREAKING NEWS: Law enforcement is after a Beulaville resident who is wanted on multiple charges. Police Departments from Kenansville and Beulaville as well as the Sampson... » Full Story
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