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Pittsylvania Co. Board of Supervisors told to stop praying in Jesus' name or get sued
ReporterStop praying in Jesus' name or get sued. That's the message from the Virginia chapter of a national civil liberties group to Pittsylvania County's Board of Supervisors. For several decades the board has opened with a prayer. Thousands of people have...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Pittsylvania County, American Civil Liberties Union
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UPDATE: Gymnastics director charged with inappropriately touching children
Search warrants filed in the Montgomery County courthouse provide new details in the arrest of a Christiansburg gymnastics teacher.
Kenneth Epperly, 63, is charged with two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. He is the program manager and...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Gymnastics, Advanced Training, Montgomery County (Virginia), Prisons
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Appomattox introduces card scan system to track students
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIt's summer and the courtyard at Appomattox County High School is empty. During the school year, this space is full of students. But before the bell rings and the teacher takes attendance, there's no way to tell who's here and who isn't. "That's...Tags: Education, Appomattox County, Schools, High Schools
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Red fox attacks person in Botetourt County
Animal Control officers say a red fox attacked someone in Botetourt County.
The attack happened July 2nd on Mt. Pleasant Church Road. One person said they were bitten by the fox before it ran into the woods.
There is no word on whether the fox had...Tags: Health, Botetourt County, Diseases and Illnesses, Rabies, Animal Attacks
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Rough roads are getting the heave-ho in Botetourt County
reporterSmooth roads ahead for drivers in Botetourt County. At least, that's the hope after a more than one-million dollar paving project got off the ground Tuesday night. During the next two-months work will focus on the intersection of route 220 and route...Tags: Botetourt County, Vehicles, Virginia Department of Transportation
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Virginia Tech Professor starts vineyard, winery
Weekend Anchor/ReporterA Virginia Tech professor is starting a winery just outside of Blacksburg in Montgomery County. It's been Yvan Beliveau's dream to have a vineyard. His first planting was in April 2009 and now he spends much of his time tending to the vines. ...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Blacksburg, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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Horse and Hound Festival showcases Bedford's growing wine industry
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThey've come with glasses to fill: Wine tasters, looking for the perfect flavor. "We like sweet wine," remarked Rhonda Shepherd, a wine taster from Roanoke. "The vendors here that have the sweet wine have been really good so far." The Horse and Hound...Tags: Beverage Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, Arts and Culture, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Festive Events
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UPDATED: Christiansburg police search for suspicious man
A man wanted in Christiansburg has been connected to another report of a stolen truck.
The truck was reported stolen from the 2000 block of Simmons Road in Christiansburg around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The truck is white, single-cab, 1982 Chevy ¾-ton...Tags: Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Theft, Montgomery County (Virginia), Blacksburg
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New jobs coming to Botetourt County
New jobs coming to Botetourt County.
TREAD Corporation announced Friday it's expanding operations in Botetourt County, creating 100 new jobs.
TREAD Corp. is a manufacturer of bulk handling equipment for the explosives industry.
Here is the full news...Tags: Explosions, Botetourt County, Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Bob McDonnell
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Edward Hamilton DeHart, Jr. faces new charges in Montgomery County
A man on the run for two weeks is now behind bars.
Edward Hamilton DeHart, Jr. was arrested Friday night following a chase with law enforcement. DeHart was wanted on several warrants in Montgomery County, Christiansburg, Pulaski and Radford.
A...Tags: Health, Montgomery County (Virginia), Disasters and Accidents, Emergency Planning, Injuries and Wounds
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Carroll County History
Founded: 1842 History: Carroll County was formed in 1842 after it broke away from Grayson County. Part of Patrick County was later added. The county was named after Charles Carroll, who was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Arts and Culture, Justice System, Grayson County, History
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Grayson County History
Founded: 1793 History: Formed in 1793, Grayson County was created from parts of Wythe County and named for one of Virginia's first two senators, William Grayson. Points of Interest: --The Crooked Road --1908 Court House --Grayson Crossroads...Tags: Crossroads, Grayson County
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