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July 28, 2008
Radford teacher creates database of serial killers
Radford University psychology professor Mike Aamodt has spent years compiling a list of serial killers, and, after subtracting competent hitmen and bloodthirsty pirates, he reckons there have been at least 1,900 since the beginning of the 14th century
July 25, 2008
Weight limited restricted on Rt. 58 bridge in Grayson Co.
A recent bridge inspection determined the need to lessen the weight limits for the Route 58 bridge located over Middle Fork Helton Creek between Volney and Whitetop
Close call for couple, after outlet mall stairs collapse
A walk down memory lane almost costs one couple their life
July 24, 2008
Tech to release more records from April 16th
Virginia Tech says it will eventually let the public see some records of, that school leader had said they would keep private.
July 23, 2008
4 charged with attacking father
Four Carroll County residents have been charged in connection with beating a father after he asked them not to curse in front of his children at a local convenience store
July 22, 2008
Speed limit to increase on Rt. 460 bypass in Montgomery Co.
VDOT will increase the speed limit from 55 MPH to 65 MPH on more than 11 miles
Radford Police investigate attacks
Officers do not believe the attacks are related
K-9 makes drug bust on I-81 traffic stop
Montgomery County Sheriff’s dog Kail detected marijuana in a car
July 21, 2008
Firefighters believe cigarette caused brush fire
The Christiansburg assistant fire chief believes a cigarette could have caused the brush fire.
VT researchers hope to increase tourism on Blue Ridge Parkway
Virginia Tech researchers receive a more than $200,000 grant to develop a new tourism strategy for the Rocky Knob part of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Reporters dig deep into April 16th documents
Four reporters looked at 20,000 documents in two days
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.
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.