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Alleghany County (Virginia)

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    Apr 30, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Company building plant in Alleghany County, creating 55 new jobs

    New jobs are coming to Alleghany County. Balchem Corporation announced Monday morning that it is investing $10 million to build a plant in Alleghany County.
    New jobs are coming to Alleghany County. Balchem Corporation announced Monday morning that it is investing $10 million to build a plant in Alleghany County. Balchem's expansion will create 55 new jobs in Alleghany Couny over the next two to three years....

    Tags: Government, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Economic Policy, Politics, Companies and Corporations

    2. Apr 9, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Brush fire breaks out on Alleghany/Rockbridge County line, 100 acres burned

    A new brush fire has started in US Forest Service territority Monday evening.
    A new brush fire has started in US Forest Service territority Monday evening. This fire was reported at about 7:00pm Monday. The "Rich Hole" fire has burned 100 acres at the top of North Mountain. The fire is visible from Route 64, near the Goshen exit....

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Fires

    3. Apr 12, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Firefighters battling fatigue as well as large fires across Virginia

    Fire crews are battling four wildfires across our region.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    Fire crews are battling four wildfires across our region. One of those fires is the biggest in state history, the Alleghany Tunnels fire near Covington, and it is putting crews to the test. Fire crews typically work to 12 to 14 hours at a time....

    Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Fires

    4. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. UPDATED: Rain helping firefighters contain wildfires

    A steady rain is helping firefighters put out wildfires in Virginia. More than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall throughout Wednesday.
    A steady rain is helping firefighters put out wildfires in Virginia. More than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall throughout Wednesday. Despite the rain, smoke from parts of the fires may be visible for days. Crews that came from 29 states will...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Wildfires, Covington (Covington, Virginia), Rockbridge County, Arson

    5. Apr 20, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Alleghany County pastor accused of taking indecent liberties with a child

    A pastor in Alleghany County has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a child.   
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    A pastor in Alleghany County has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a child.    James Menefee is a pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Covington. He was arrested April 9 by Virginia State Police. Menefee, 46, is charged with taking...

    Tags: Prosecution, Christianity, Baptist, Religion and Belief, Lexington (Lexington, Virginia)

    6. Feb 2, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Carilion adds third helicopter; Lifeguard 12 will be based in Lexington

        Carilion Clinic announced that it will add a third medical transport helicopter to its Lifeguard fleet.  This one will be based in Lexington.  Carilion already operates two other medical helicopters - one in Roanoke and the other in the New River Valley.
        Carilion Clinic announced that it will add a third medical transport helicopter to its Lifeguard fleet.  This one will be based in Lexington.  Carilion already operates two other medical helicopters - one in Roanoke and the other in the New River...

    Tags: Pocahontas, Rockbridge County, Companies and Corporations, Greenbrier, Companies and Corporations

    7. Jan 5, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Governor recognizes several area high-performing schools

    Governor McDonnell and the Board of Education have recognized several high-performing schools in our area.
    Governor McDonnell and the Board of Education have recognized several high-performing schools in our area. Throughout the state, 447 schools and two school divisions earned 2012 Virginia Index of Performance awards for advanced learning and achievement....

    Tags: Government, Rockbridge County, Politics, Ghent, Executive Branch

    8. Sep 29, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Ninety-six percent of Virginia schools reach full accreditation

    Ninety-six percent of Virginia's public schools are fully accredited for the 2011-12 school year. 
    Ninety-six percent of Virginia's public schools are fully accredited for the 2011-12 school year.  The Virginia Department of Education made the announcement Thursday.  The accreditation is based on performance of students on Standards of Learning and...

    Tags: Warren County (Virginia), Gloucester County, Shenandoah County, Essex County, Powhatan County

    9. Oct 7, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Major road construction project in Alleghany County almost complete

    The headaches will soon be over for drivers on I-64 in Alleghany County.
    Reporter
    The headaches will soon be over for drivers on I-64 in Alleghany County. For more than a year, the road has been down to one lane in both directions.  The Virginia Department of Transportation is making a number of safety improvements including adding...

    Tags: Headaches, Virginia Department of Transportation

    10. Oct 25, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Search over for reported plane crash in Alleghany Co., nothing found

    Virginia State Police say the search is over.  Authorities say nothing was found.
    Virginia State Police say the search is over.  Authorities say nothing was found. ---------- A Virginia State Police helicopter will be flying over the Ogle Creek area of Alleghany County Tuesday.  Law enforcement officers are checking out a call of...
    11. Nov 8, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Races that NEWS7 has called

    <span style=&quot;font-size: small;">Here are a list of races that we have called:</span>
    Here are a list of races that we have called: - Republican Chris Head has won the 17th District House of Delegates seat. - Republican Tom Garrett has won the 22nd District state Senate seat. - Republican Ralph Smith has won the Virginia Senate 19th...

    Tags: Covington (Covington, Virginia), Politics, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Bath County, Halifax County

    12. May 31, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Roscoe Stephenson, a former state supreme court justice, has passed away

    A former state supreme court justice from Covington died Monday morning.
    A former state supreme court justice from Covington died Monday morning. Roscoe Stephenson was on the court from 1981 until his retirement in 1997. Prior to that, he served as a circuit court judge and Alleghany County Commonwealth's Attorney. Roscoe...

    Tags: Washington (U.S. state), Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium, Human Interest

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