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November 19, 2008
Military uniforms, pictures saved from historic Pulaski train station fire
Everything that survived the fire is spread out in four different locations. The state conservator recommends moving everything to one place so town leaders can catalog what they have and know exactly what was lost.
Christiansburg student charged in school fire
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, a small pile of papers was intentionally set on fire in a conference room.
Radford University professor helps write environmental blueprint for Obama transition
Skip Watts, interim chair of Radford University’s Department of Geology, is part of a team of environmental specialists and earth scientists who have authored a transition document aimed to provide a blueprint for president-elect Barack Obama in critical areas of energy, natural resources, environmental quality and natural hazards.
Fire guts Wytheville home, kills family pet
A firefighter was injured and a family pet killed on Monday in a late-evening blaze that gutted a Wytheville residence
Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wythe County zoning ordinance
A modular home dealership is challenging Wytheville Town Council’s authority to regulate the placement of the dwellings it sells
November 18, 2008
Cause of historic Pulaski train station fire identified
Pulaski County Fire Marshal Chip Hutchinson says the cause is accidental
Snow comes early in season for NRV
Whether it’s working, playing, or driving, it seems the snow came a little too early for everyone
Virginia Tech creates “Green” supercomputer
While the new System G supercomputer is twice as fast as its predecessor, the team who designed it wanted to demonstrate that supercomputers can be both fast and a more environmentally green technology
Virginia Tech to become Kids’ Tech, too
The goal of Kids’ Tech University is to expose children ages 8 to 12 to research in science, math, engineering, and technology in a way that both engages and entertains them
State Trooper’s cruiser hit in I-81 four vehicle crash
A Virginia State Trooper is recovering after an early morning accident involving four other vehicles.
November 17, 2008
Historic Pulaski train station destroyed by fire
A few of the items from the museum have been salvaged, but the building is a total loss.
Christiansburg Police investigate shooting
It happened Sunday afternoon, November 16th at a home on Wayside Drive
Wythe County deputies arrest violent attack suspect
Alfred Darryl Turner is wanted in Wythe County on charges of felony rape, felony abduction, felony auto larceny, and misdemeanor assault and battery
Wythe County robbery suspect still on the loose
Timothy E. Coffey of Max Meadows is being sought in connection with the robbery of a Food Country customer in Fort Chiswell
Wythe County School Board approves Rural Retreat High School renovation bid
The School Board swiftly, ecstatically and unanimously approved a $10.7 million bid from BurWil Construction for a renovation of Rural Retreat High School, securing the project for $2.5 million less than the latest reported cost estimate.
Ed Spencer to succeed Dr. Zenobia Hikes at Virginia Tech
Edward F. D. Spencer of Blacksburg, Va., has been appointed vice president for student affairs at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech settlement criticized
Some families worry the settlment reached isn’t enough to help the victims of the April 16 shootings.
Wytheville Community College walking trail gets grant
The Wythe-Bland Community Foundation gives $400,000 to Wytheville Community College for the development of an extensive walking and biking trail around the college’s campus
November 16, 2008
Virginia Tech students post documents online about April 16 shootings
A group of Virginia Tech students have posted approximately 6,000 pages of documents online taht chronicle the mass shootings on April 16, 2007.
November 15, 2008
April 16th families to discuss shootings with Kaine later this month
It has been 19 months since the worst mass shootings in U.S. history struck the Virginia Tech campus, and some grieving family members are demanding more information about how the tragedy was handled. Others are focused on legal steps that could reduce the likelihood of a future massacre.
November 14, 2008
DUI crash in Radford sends three to hospital
Radford Police say a car and SUV crashed on Rock Road
Database failure blamed for VT Alerts cell phone problem
University Spokesman Larry Hincker: “We are not at all happy with this level of service and expect 3n to assure us that it will not happen again.“
63 dogs seized from former animal control officer’s home
State police searched David Winesett’s property in Carroll County after they received information that animal neglect was present on his property.
Carroll Co. sues AmerLink for breaching contract
In the lawsuit, Carroll County is demanding Amerlink return $600,000 in incentives and transfer 32.4 acres in the industrial park back to the county for breaching the agreement.
Jury finds Carroll Co. man guilty on 1st degree murder charges
Last Night, the jury recommended life in prison for 22 year-old Clinton Burke. His formal sentencing is scheduled for next February.
November 13, 2008
Virginia Tech Police: Noise NOT gunshots
Tech Police say they found evidence of a cartridge from an industrial strength nail gun near a dumspter.
Former lawyer pleads guilty to forgery charges
Marks admitted to forging judges signatures for several cases including property easements, divorces and adoptions.
Radford University Board approved budget cut plan
This $2.5 million budget cut plan does not call for any layoffs.
November 12, 2008
Virginia Tech looking for ways to increase number of women engineering students
Jameka Hicks, who is a junior computer engineering student at Virginia Tech, says right now *other* female engineering students are hard to come by.
Carroll County man goes on trial for murder
Last November, police arrested 22-year-old Clinton Burke for the murders of 19-year-old George Fulton and a 17-year-old.