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Corrections - roanoke.com
CorrectionsAnthony Combs was charged with simple assault after an incident that occurred Aug. 17. A story in Wednesday's paper listed the charge incorrectly. S.C. Rossi & Co. is located in Southeast Roanoke. A story about car part thefts in Wednesday's paper identified its quandrant incorrectly.
The Roanoke Times – Aug 28, 2008 05:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
CorrectionsAnthony Combs was charged with simple assault after an incident that occurred Aug. 17. A story in Wednesday's paper listed the charge incorrectly. S.C. Rossi & Co. is located in Southeast Roanoke. A story about car part thefts in Wednesday's paper identified its quandrant incorrectly.
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Swift recovery - roanoke.com
Larry Howell is recuperating from burns he suffered while cleaning a smoker.When he heard the propane ignite -- a noise he described as a rumbling "woof!" -- Larry Howell knew what had happened. He'd made a mistake.In that instant, Howell said, he flailed to shield his face and braced as much as he could for the fire that was coming.
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Larry Howell is recuperating from burns he suffered while cleaning a smoker.When he heard the propane ignite -- a noise he described as a rumbling "woof!" -- Larry Howell knew what had happened. He'd made a mistake.In that instant, Howell said, he flailed to shield his face and braced as much as he could for the fire that was coming.
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Inches of rainfall replenish river flows - roanoke.com
Southwest Virginia registered as much as 7.18 inches of rain over two days courtesy of Fay's remnants.Tropical Storm Fay's remnants dumped 3 to 7 inches of rain on much of drought-stricken Southwest Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday, increasing water flow more than a hundredfold in one river that had been nearly dry.
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Southwest Virginia registered as much as 7.18 inches of rain over two days courtesy of Fay's remnants.Tropical Storm Fay's remnants dumped 3 to 7 inches of rain on much of drought-stricken Southwest Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday, increasing water flow more than a hundredfold in one river that had been nearly dry.
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Truck's crash forces closure of I-81 lane - roanoke.com
A tractor-trailer wreck in Rockbridge County closed one lane of Interstate 81 on Wednesday night, but no one was seriously injured, according to Virginia State Police.Trooper W.L. Warren said a 2006 Freightliner truck jackknifed in the northbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 190.7 about 7:15 p.m. The truck went off the left side of the road and through the guardrail.
The Roanoke Times – Aug 28, 2008 05:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A tractor-trailer wreck in Rockbridge County closed one lane of Interstate 81 on Wednesday night, but no one was seriously injured, according to Virginia State Police.Trooper W.L. Warren said a 2006 Freightliner truck jackknifed in the northbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 190.7 about 7:15 p.m. The truck went off the left side of the road and through the guardrail.
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Man gets 30 years for molesting girl - roanoke.com
An Alleghany County Circuit Court judge has sentenced a Covington man to serve 30 years of a 150-year sentence for sexually molesting an 11-year-old girl.Jason Wade Lundquist, 32, pleaded guilty in May to three counts of animate object sexual penetration and two counts of aggravated sexual battery, said Deputy Alleghany County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Gardner.
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An Alleghany County Circuit Court judge has sentenced a Covington man to serve 30 years of a 150-year sentence for sexually molesting an 11-year-old girl.Jason Wade Lundquist, 32, pleaded guilty in May to three counts of animate object sexual penetration and two counts of aggravated sexual battery, said Deputy Alleghany County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Gardner.
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Courthouse sold to developer - roanoke.com
The historic Rockbridge County structure will be renovated and leased to Washington and Lee.A deal to sell Rockbridge County's cherished courthouse was approved this week.It will be sold to a developer who plans to renovate it and lease it to Washington and Lee University.The county's board of supervisors voted unanimously to sell the courthouse for $225,000 to Rockbridge Partners LLC. The company intends to take advantage of historic tax credits and spend $2.1 million to renovate the building for office space to be used by W&L.
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The historic Rockbridge County structure will be renovated and leased to Washington and Lee.A deal to sell Rockbridge County's cherished courthouse was approved this week.It will be sold to a developer who plans to renovate it and lease it to Washington and Lee University.The county's board of supervisors voted unanimously to sell the courthouse for $225,000 to Rockbridge Partners LLC. The company intends to take advantage of historic tax credits and spend $2.1 million to renovate the building for office space to be used by W&L.
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VDOT reopens Newbern Road in Pulaski County - roanoke.com
The Virginia Department of Transportation has reopened Virginia 611/Newbern Road in Pulaski County.The road was closed near Virginia 643/Cougar Trail Road on Tuesday after a garbage truck traveling on Virginia 611 hit and damaged the underside of a bridge that carries Interstate 81. Crews put a cover under the damaged beams, reducing the bridge's height to 13 feet 5 inches, VDOT spokeswoman Heidi Coy said.
The Roanoke Times – Aug 28, 2008 05:54 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Virginia Department of Transportation has reopened Virginia 611/Newbern Road in Pulaski County.The road was closed near Virginia 643/Cougar Trail Road on Tuesday after a garbage truck traveling on Virginia 611 hit and damaged the underside of a bridge that carries Interstate 81. Crews put a cover under the damaged beams, reducing the bridge's height to 13 feet 5 inches, VDOT spokeswoman Heidi Coy said.
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Rockbridge Co. names new administrator - roanoke.com
Claire Collins resigned in June as Covington's city manager. She starts her new job next week.Claire Collins, who re- signed in June as city manager of Covington, will become Rockbridge County's administrator in September.Collins, 53, is only the second county administrator hired to manage local government operations in Rockbridge. Don Austin, who held the post for 36 years, retired in July.
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Claire Collins resigned in June as Covington's city manager. She starts her new job next week.Claire Collins, who re- signed in June as city manager of Covington, will become Rockbridge County's administrator in September.Collins, 53, is only the second county administrator hired to manage local government operations in Rockbridge. Don Austin, who held the post for 36 years, retired in July.
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Rumors Fly in Hit & Run
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Money for MHS Stadium Lights
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