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July 19, 2008
Two flown to hospital after crash
A 2 year old boy and an adult were hurt in the Giles County crash.
July 18, 2008
Check out new Montgomery Co. floodplain maps, voice concerns
Starting Monday, landowners in Montgomery County, Blacksburg and Christiansburg will get the chance to review preliminary floodplain maps.
Radford University enhances security
A local university takes a step to enhance security for its students.
Clean-up closes lane of I-81 near Pulaski Co. line
VDOT will close the right northbound lane of I-81 near the Wythe Co./Pulaski Co. line from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
July 17, 2008
Tractor Trailer crash and fire causes problems on I-81
I-81 is back open and traffic is clear tonight, after a fiery crash involving two tractor trailers.
July 16, 2008
School shooting exercise in Giles
Giles County Sheriff’s Office holds a school shooting exercise at Giles High School
Jeffrey Young to undergo mental evaluation
In late January, Jeffrey Young was arrested for allegedly hitting a woman in the parking lot of Slaughter’s Supermarket in Floyd and then attacking her with a wooden club.
July 15, 2008
Mustang trainer readies for national event
Lynn Decker is preparing for an extreme makeover. Unlike the stylists, carpenters and other designers associated with the TV shows, the Crockett resident is using her horse training skills to tame a wild mustang.
Rural Retreat Depot set to pull out of town
Jack Weaver figures he’s been waiting on a train – or a train company, in his case – long enough.
So, come August, the owner of the historic Rural Retreat Depot plans to pull up stakes and chug out of town.
New dance studio for extreme makeover winner
A local dance studio that received an extreme makeover is still closed, but the owner isn’t letting that stop her or her students from enjoying dance.
July 14, 2008
Local company trains truck drivers to stay safe on road
Driving a tanker truck or *any* 18-wheeler takes special skills and comes with a big responsibility.
Developer files lawsuit against town of Blacksburg
The fast food giant “Sonic” is at the center of a lawsuit between an Ohio development company and the town of Blacksburg.
Official dedication held for Hillsville Veterans clinic
Providing medical care closer to home…
Former VT student sentenced for apartment arsons
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Robert Lawson pleaded guilty back in April, to setting fires at Terrace View Apartments back in July, August, and September of 2007.
Wytheville motel owner agrees to pay back wages
The U.S. Department of Labor says its investigators found overtime and record keeping violations at the Ramada Inn
July 11, 2008
Man charged with filing false report
Blacksburg Police arrest a man they say called in a false report.
Trayless dining hall helps VT cut back on food and water waste
It can cut food waste 38% in one week.
Dance studio from “Extreme Home Makeover” shut down
A makeover dream turns into a watery mess for a local women.
VT police department places 1st in chiefs challenge
The Virginia Tech Police Department won first place in the Virginia Chiefs Association Chiefs Challenge 2007
July 10, 2008
Giles Co. drug roundup
Officers brought in person after person charged with narcotics violations, ranging from meth to marijuana to cocaine, but mostly prescription drugs.
July 09, 2008
Radford Police Department getting new home
The current home for the Radford City Police Department was built in 1890, and was originally the old courthouse and jail.
Pain at the pump pushes police departments to make changes
We’re all pinching our money at the pump and so are police departments
What’s your best shot?
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts in Floyd puts out a call for photos you think represents the town.
July 08, 2008
Lightning strike at Salem Sonic, are headsets safe?
A second day of storms still has many of you talking about a local fast food worker who had a close call with lightning.
Overturned tanker blocks I-81
The accident closed at least one lane of I-81 southbound for about 10 hours.
July 07, 2008
Former trooper guilty of DUI
Former state trooper Lance Rosenbaum pleads not guilty to DUI but admitts there’s enough evidence to convict him.
Sheriff’s Office quadruples its K9 unit
Money was alloted to replace one dog who recently retired. Instead, Cpl. Travis Harvey got three for the price of one.
Fries future development
The small town of Fries is expected to receive some big bucks from the state through grants totaling more than $1 million.
July 06, 2008
Tech offers 50 new scholarships
Beginning in fall 2009, Virginia Tech plans to offer up to 50 full scholarships annually to low-income Virginia high school students with strong academic records
July 04, 2008
Body Found Near Sonic In Radford
The Radford Police Dept. is investigating a body that was found near the Sonic on West Main Street.