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April 30, 2008
Former VT student convicted of DUI, driving SUV through crowd
Mary Bowen was convicted on three felony counts of maiming after her SUV ran off the road and through a crowd of people in Blacksburg last June
April 29, 2008
Radford professor dies after being hit by car
Investigators say 67-year-old Forrest Green was hit on April 23rd, near the entrance to Bisset park.
Water pump theft investigated in Wythe Co.
According to Chief Deputy Keith Dunagan, Curb Appeal, a landscaping company from Hillsville, was using the pump to take water from the creek and transporting the water back to the job site
Christiansburg Police still looking for rape suspect
It’s been three months since a Christiansburg woman was sexually assaulted in her home
Shooting suspects get ready for trial
Two men will go on trial next week for shooting into the off-campus apartment of Virginia Tech cornerback “Macho” Harris
April 28, 2008
Radford Univ. to receive major facelift
If you walk or drive around campus you’ve probably seen some of the projects under construction
New fire station opens in Elliston
The Elliston Volunteer Fire Department has a new place to call home
Mother charged in death of toddler
Mary Nelson Parks faces involuntary manslaughter and child abuse/neglect charges in connection with the death of her child from last September
VT daycare program serves as model for others
Neighbors Growing Together puts tiny children and white-haired companions together to help the young ones with their social skills and the older ones improve their memory
April 25, 2008
Branscome hearing delayed by lawyer’s hospital stop
Preliminary hearing for malicious wounding charge of state trooper postponed. Branscome remains in West Virginia jail.
Peeping Tom being investigated at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Police say they’re looking into a peeping Tom case at a dorm
I-81 Southbound closed in Wythe County
Traffic Alert: VDOT says an accident has closed all southbound lanes of I-81 about 2 miles South of Fort Chiswell in Wythe County.
Community News: NRV Green Home Tour April 26th
Curious about green remodeling? Wondering how to lower your energy costs? Want to visit some environmentally friendly homes? Mark your calendar for April 26, 2008 to attend the 2nd Annual New River Valley Green Home Seminar and Tour!
April 24, 2008
Gun dealer visits Virginia Tech
Eric Thompson talked to a group of about 60 students.
Gun dealer visits Virginia Tech
According to Ken Stanton, campus leader of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, the visit was prompted by Eric Thomson not the students.
Radford University offers President an extension
The Radford University Board of Visitors says it reached an “informal agreement” with University President Penelope Kyle to have her stay on as the school’s president for five more years
Police say man stole car and checks
A man accused of stealing a car in Wythe county didn’t make his arrest an easy one
High gas prices hit local businesses
Gas prices force local flower shops to increase prices ahead of Mother’s day
April 23, 2008
Former Hokie in court for DUI charge
Josh Hyman was arrested in October 2006, a judge took the case under advisement.
Two People Killed in Accident on I-77 in Wythe Co.
State Police say two people were killed on Interstate 77 in Wythe Co. Wednesday night.
Gun dealer whose company sold weapon to Cho to speak at Virginia Tech
Eric Thompson, the owner of TGSCOM Inc., says he believes he has, “A special responsibility to do all he can to try to prevent further loss of life.”
High speed chase in Montgomery County
The chase ended in the Flatwoods area of the county. Police say the driver abandoned his car and took off into the woods.
Police suspect foul play in case of missing Wytheville man
Debbie Bates usually talks to her son, Israel, several times a week. But says now she only needs one phone call to know that he’s all right.
April 22, 2008
Democratic race worries some
Supporters say its too soon for Clinton to drop out despite Obama’s lead in the popular vote.
Van hits cyclist in Blacksburg
Officers tell us the accident happened around 12:55 p.m. in the 900 block of Prices Fork Road.
Community News: VT industrial design student designs award-winning cargo management system
Jeremy Connell, a third-year industrial design student in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies’ School of Architecture + Design, has won first place in the Create the Future design contest’s machinery/equipment category for his cargo management system.
Community News: Radford University hosts 3rd annual Wetland Symposium
Radford University will host its Third Annual Wetland Symposium on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. in Hurlburt Hall’s Auditorium. The symposium is a part of a National Science Foundation course, curriculum and laboratory improvement grant.
April 21, 2008
Gas prices hurting business
When Christiansburg Cab was started in ’67 gas was just .33 cents a gallon but with prices inching towards $3.50 owners are considering raising rates.
April 18, 2008
Virginia Tech calls for “White Out”
The Hokies call for a “White Out” at Lane Stadium, and it’s not just any color-scheme
Pulaski County prepares for Volvo layoffs impact
According to the Pulaski County Administrator, the Virginia Employment Commission will provide assistance through training and job searches and there’s long term projects like the new commerce park next to the New River Valley airport.