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May 29, 2008
Officer involved shooting in Pulaski Co.; One person dead
The shooting happened in a neighborhood in Fairlawn.
Tip a cop fundraiser
Local police officers and sheriff’s deputies spent their day serving the community but not in the usual way.
Galax spay and neuter program
Leaders in Galax hope a new program will help cut back on the number of stray animals in city and also help pet owners with the rising costs of taking care of them
Piano Masters in concert at Blue Ridge Music Center May 31st
Piano master Jeff Little with guitar master Wayne Henderson will open the show. Then a tour de force show by piano great Daryl Davis. Since he replaced Pinetop Perkins in the Muddy Waters Legendary Blues Band as a youth, Davis has toured with legends
May 28, 2008
Galax free health clinic faces money crisis
The Free Clinic of the Twin Counties in Galax has seen a large increase in patients but not in funds and it may have to close its doors.
Tincher named player of the year
It’s been a whirlwind week for Angela Tincher and teammates, but it’s the announcement that she’s the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year that’s really throwing Tincher for a loop.
Low-flying helicopter at VT conducting routine inspection
An update to a story we first brought you last week from Virginia Tech where a helicopter swooped down on a horse pasture; hurting one of the animals
Virginia Tech to develop plan to cut campus global warming emissions
President Charles Steger has charged the recently formed Committee on Energy and Sustainability to develop the “Virginia Tech Climate Action Commitment.”
Rt. 100 blocked by tractor trailer accident
VDOT says the right Northbound lane of Rt. 100 near Dublin is closed due to a tractor trailer accident.
APCO helicopter blamed for VT horse scare
The university says Appalachian Power contracted the pilot to do a routine examination of the power lines near where the research horse herd was last week
May 27, 2008
Treatment of post office birds sparks complaints
After stopping at the Christiansburg post office on Arbor Drive, Josh Howard ended up taking pictures he says were pretty disturbing of birds caught in netting above the rafters in the loading dock area.
Man pleads guilty to NRV Wal-Mart check cashing scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Anthony Oakes admitted to using fake payroll checks and fake IDs to get cash and buy items from multiple Wal-Marts
Wythe Co. names teacher of the year
If you happen to be driving by Spiller Elementary School around suppertime and wonder what that lone car could possibly still be doing in the parking lot, wonder no more.
There’s a good chance it belongs to Diane Allen – the newly-minted Wythe County Teacher of the Year.
Tropical time off
Two recent George Wythe High School graduates have a tale to tell that proves summer work doesn’t have to equal drudgery
Widower of VT professor killed on April 16th to head up new peace center
The peace center will be in a second-floor classroom wing of Norris Hall
May 26, 2008
Hurricane supplies free of VA sales tax, shoppers taking advantage
As gas prices continue to soar consumers are getting a break on other items during Hurricane Preparedness Tax Free week
May 25, 2008
Local man dies at Claytor Lake
Sgt. Charlie Mullins tells 10 On Your Side that 58-year-old Mike Petty of Pulaski died at Claytor Lake Friday afternoon, after suffering a medical condition
May 23, 2008
Helicopter scare hurts VT research horse
Virginia Tech Police and the FAA are looking for a helicopter pilot who swooped over a horse pasture; hurting one of the animals
May 22, 2008
ACLU reviewing proposed class at local high school
ACLU requests copy of a bible course curriculum, saying the class sounds similar to one they’ve dealt with before they say is unconstitutional.
Holiday travel, high gas prices aren’t keeping some travelers off the road
Planning to hit the road or take to the skies this Memorial Day weekend? According to AAA, nearly 824,000 Virginians will travel 50 miles or more
Man indicted on e-mail threats to former VT students before April 16th anniversary
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Johnmarlo Balasta Napa sent the e-mail threats two to former Virginia Tech students
Giles Co. man admits to counterfeiting
The U.S. Attorney’s Office say Jonathan Williams from Pembroke pleaded guilty to making counterfeit money.
Community News: Auburn H.S. school resource officer named YOVASO officer of the year
Deputy Jennifer Underwood, School Resource Officer for Auburn High School, was honored with a safety award at the 2008 Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) Awards Program
May 21, 2008
Teacher charged with assaulting student
A local school employee is suspended after being charged with assaulting a student
Community News: Galax receives grant to create “Cultural Arts District”
The City of Galax, Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, the Galax Downtown Association, Chapters Bookstore and the Arts Council of the Twin Counties have received a grant from Virginia Tourism Corporation’ Marketing Leverage program for $25,000 to create and continue a “Cultural Arts District” in downtown Galax for the purpose of economic development
Virginia Tech to receive grant for clean coal research
Congressman Rick Boucher says the U.S. Department of Energy will give Virginia Tech $1.8 million to help research the potential of storing carbon dioxide in unmineable coal seams.
Craig County Superintendent fired
After months of complaints from parents and a pending investigation, school board members vote to termintate Dr. Katherine Rodgers’ contract.
May 20, 2008
NRV judge’s DUI charge reduced to reckless driving
Prosecutors blame Judge Keith Blankenship’s refusal to take a breathalyzer test for having to reduce the charge
Blacksburg Rescue Squad vehicle hit by thieves on Memorial ride
A ride to honor the memories of EMS workers turns into a crime scene.
Blacksburg restaurant owes town thousands in back taxes
The owner of El Guadalupe’s mexican restaurant in Blacksburg apparently collected meals taxes, which are 5%, but didn’t pay them to the town