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    The Scots-Irish on the Great Wagon ...  Nov 23, 2009
    Going south, the road came to Roanoke, passed along the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains and into North Carolina, and eventually reaching Augusta, Georgia. Another fork from Roanoke went into the New River Valley and from there to the upper Tennessee Valley. (Suite101.com)

    Va. Military Institute faces sexism accusations  Nov 23, 2009
    Details of the federal complaint were first reported by The Roanoke Times. Is sexism prevalent. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)

    Dunlevy-Bluey exchange wedding vows on Sept. 5  Nov 23, 2009
    Jud is the son of Keith and Denise Rupe Dunlevy of Roanoke Rapids ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Virginia housing affordability index announced  Nov 21, 2009
    "In general, areas where the median housing costs require less than 30% of the median household income are considered more affordable, and areas where housing costs exceed 30% of household income are considered less affordable to the typical family," said Kit Hale of Roanoke, chairman of Housing Virginia. For example, taking 30 percent of income as the baseline for affordability, a median-income family earning 60,000 and paying 30% of their income for housing could expect to pay 18,000 in... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Health experts issue warnings about Lake Gaston fish  Nov 20, 2009
    ROANOKE RAPIDS North Carolina and Virginia officials are urging Roanoke Valley residents to avoid consuming walleye and largemouth bass from Lake Gaston ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Focus squarely on UVA  Nov 20, 2009
    Swinney doesn't believe the Tigers' likely knowledge of the outcome will affect the way they play against Virginia. Clemson's focus during its five-game winning streak indicates the Tigers may have kicked this program's recent habit of coming up small in big situations. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Lydia Hood (Moebes)  Nov 19, 2009
    Lydia is survived by her daughter, Joyce A. Horne and her fianc;, Jack Felice, of Roanoke Rapids; her son, Edward B. Moebes Jr. and his lady, Charmaine Friedline, of Norfolk, Va ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Roger D. Nelson  Nov 19, 2009
    three sons, Steven (Jerianne), of La Paz, Mexico, David (Cindi) Nelson, of Roanoke, Va. and Rick (Kathryn) Nelson, of San Martin, Calif. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Ex-Easley operative at federal courthouse in NC  Nov 19, 2009
    2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Northern Va. Neighbors React to Ferrum Shootings  Nov 19, 2009
    It happened at Ferrum College near Roanoke, but both students who were shot are from this area. A shackled Jason Cloutier is the 31-year-old hunter accused of shooting to death 23-year-old Ferrum College student Jessica Goode of Winchester after thinking she was a deer. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Sarah Palin pushes book -- and perhaps political comeback  Nov 17, 2009
    Then there's the bus tour from Grand Rapids, Michigan to small cities like Fort Wayne, Indiana or Roanoke, Virginia that stand out less for literary connections than Palin-friendly electorates. Add Palin's Facebook posts and Twitter feeds and the publicity blitz might be mistaken for a dry run election campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Miss Rogerson becomes the bride of Jackie Lynn Braddy  Nov 17, 2009
    The bride is the daughter of Eva Rogerson of Roanoke Rapids ... The bride is a 2001 graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School ... Music was provided by DJ Ray Melton of Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Carilion Clinic Bone and Joint to combine with orthopaedic center  Nov 17, 2009
    ROANOKE - On March 1, 2010, the physicians with Roanoke Orthopaedic Center (ROC) and Carilion Bone and Joint will join to form a new practice, Carilion Clinic - Orthopaedics. The two groups have both practiced at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for many years, providing exemplary care and advanced technology to patients in the region. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Palin Book Officially Releases with Media Splash  Nov 17, 2009
    Then there's the bus tour from Grand Rapids, Michigan to small cities like Fort Wayne, Indiana or Roanoke, Virginia that stand out less for literary connections than Palin-friendly electorates. She's also on the cover of Newsweek magazine. (Newsmax)

    Women's Basketball ACCtion: Monday, November 16  Nov 17, 2009
    Freshman Tianna Hawkins led all players with 15 rebounds. - The 21st-ranked Maryland women's basketball team beat New Hampshire, 63-43, Monday night, led by Tianna Hawkins' 15 rebounds and Diandra Tchatchouang's 17 points. (Theacc.com)

    Va. Company to Design Army's Pacific Headquarters  Nov 17, 2009
    The military says it has awarded AECOM Design of Roanoke, Va. a $21. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Leaks set stage for Palin on book tour  Nov 16, 2009
    Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 9:08 AM - 4:20 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)

    North Carolina  Nov 16, 2009
    Major Rivers: Neuse River, Roanoke River, Yadkin River. Major Lakes: Lake Mattamuskeet, Lake Phelps, Lake Waccamaw. (CBS News -- US)

    Extra Points: Miami Thrice  Nov 16, 2009
    He spoke after the game of the team's chapel service in their Roanoke hotel the Wednesday night before the Virginia Tech game. "We let all our emotions out that night," Williams said. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Celebrating American Indian heritage in the Valley  Nov 14, 2009
    Empress Faison, an eighth grader at Roanoke Valley Early College, thought the event was educational and enjoyed seeing the different dance styles ... Roanoke Valley Early College Principal Monica Bernette Smith-Woofter thought it was a good event for the students ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Storm wreaks havoc on Valley  Nov 14, 2009
    ROANOKE RAPIDS The remnants of Hurricane Ida fueled by an Atlantic Ocean low pressure system continue to cause problems in Halifax and Northampton counties with flooding, falling tree limbs and power outages ... Dominion Power spokesperson Daisy Pridgen said at press time, there were about 1,200 customers in Roanoke Rapids without power ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Waning Idas downpours swamp Mid-Atlantic coast  Nov 13, 2009
    News : Waning Idas downpours swamp Mid-Atlantic coast (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... In western Virginia, flooding and downed trees blocked several roads, and the Roanoke River was expected to flood Thursday ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Click to read:Ida's Torrents Drench Atlantic Coast  Nov 13, 2009
    The Roanoke River also was expected to flood Thursday. Dominion Power reported more than 32,400 customers without electricity in Virginia and North Carolina, with more than 26,850 of them in southeast Virginia. (CBS News)

    Mall ceremony praises heroes  Nov 13, 2009
    ROANOKE RAPIDS A sizable crowd of veterans and citizens gathered at the Becker Village Mall Wednesday to honor our heroes on Veterans Day and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Dallas Jones Roanoke Valley Veterans Center ... He stated the Center was not the product of one man, and expressed hope his creation is bringing out the patriotism of Roanoke Rapids ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Atlantic coast drenched from Ida remnants  Nov 13, 2009
    Associated Press Writers Jack Jones in Columbia, S.C., Dorie Turner in Atlanta, Sue Lindsey in Roanoke, Va. Dena Potter, Michael Felberbaum and Zinie Chen Sampson in Richmond and Sarah Brumfield in Washington contributed to this story. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Ida's torrents dump floods along Atlantic coast  Nov 13, 2009
    The Roanoke River also was expected to flood Thursday ... Associated Press Writers Jack Jones in Columbia, S.C., Dorie Turner in Atlanta, Sue Lindsey in Roanoke, Va. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Rain soaks Roanoke Valley  Nov 13, 2009
    ROANOKE RAPIDS With the remnants of Hurricane Ida joining forces with a coastal low pressure area, Halifax and Northampton counties and much of North Carolina and Virginia continue to get wet ... While Virginia has declared an emergency for fear of flooding, there have been few problems reported in the Roanoke Valley mostly downed trees, tree limbs on a few roads and several minor accidents ... The Roanoke Dam reports 3. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Appalachian increases discharge from Leesville Dam  Nov 13, 2009
    ROANOKE - The normal water level at Smith Mountain Lake has exceeded full pond and the reservoir at Leesville is also full due to heavier than expected and continuing inflow resulting from rainstorms in the region. After consultation with the National Weather Service and The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Appalachian Power is increasing the discharge of water from the Leesville Dam into the Staunton River in an effort to create more storage volume in the lower project reservoir. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    The Rogue Returns: On the Road with Sarah Palin  Nov 12, 2009
    on Nov. 18 and takes her to places such as Roanoke, Va. Bloomington, Minn. (Time.com)

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    Henderson, a 6-foot-11 center, comes to Vanderbilt from Roanoke, Va. where he plays at Cave Spring High School. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Martin LaRosa Daniels  Nov 10, 2009
    his granddaughter, Genesis Daniels; his mother, Laura Powell Daniel of Washington, D.C.; his aunts, Molester D. Fleming of Roanoke Rapids, Melinda E. White of Chicago, and Lucille Daniels and Cellanous Powell, both of Roanoke Rapids; and his great-aunts, Virginia Jones, Senora Brown, Lillian Dowtin, Mildred Dowtin and Annie Dowtin, all of Roanoke Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Shearin s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids, with the Rev.... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Investigators: Fort Hood suspect acted alone  Nov 10, 2009
    Hasan's mother's funeral was held at the mosque on May 31, 2001, according to her obituary in the Roanoke Times newspaper, around the same time two 9/11 hijackers worshipped at the mosque and while Awlaki was preaching. Awlaki is a native-born U.S. citizen who left the United States in 2002, eventually traveling to Yemen. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Alleged shooter tied to mosque of 9/11 hijackers  Nov 10, 2009
    on May 31, 2001, according to her obituary in the Roanoke Times newspaper. GENERAL: 'FRESH START. (Pensacola News Journal)

    FBI reassessing past look at Fort Hood suspect  Nov 10, 2009
    on May 31, 2001, according to her obituary in the Roanoke Times newspaper. Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Hasan 'Tried to Contact' Al Qaeda  Nov 10, 2009
    on May 31, 2001, according to her obituary in the Roanoke Times newspaper. In 2001, Anwar Aulaqi was an imam, or spiritual leader, at the Washington-area mosque. (Fox News)

    Weekend Recruit Scoreboard  Nov 10, 2009
    Roanoke Rapids (N.C.) () 41, Littleton (N.C.) NW Halifax 0. Tampa (Fla. (InsideCarolina.com)

    After years of growing tensions, 7 minutes of bloodshed  Nov 10, 2009
    His parents, Palestinians who had immigrated from the West Bank in the 1960s, moved the family to Roanoke when he was an adolescent ... " Hasan was born in Arlington, Va., on Sept. 8. 1970. His parents, Palestinians who had immigrated from the West Bank in the 1960s, moved the family to Roanoke when he was an adolescent. The lower cost of living offered a chance to open businesses, relatives said: first a somewhat seedy bar in the old farmer's market downtown; later a more upscale Middle Eastern... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Chik-fil-A founder will help Va. benefit  Nov 9, 2009
    The Roanoke-based group hopes to raise $3 million by the end of the year ... Information from: The Roanoke Times, http://www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes  Nov 8, 2009
    -born son of Palestinian parents who ran a restaurant and bar in Roanoke, Va ... Associated Press writers Lara Jakes, Lolita C. Baldor, Cal Woodward, Devlin Barrett, Brett Zongker and Jessica Gresko in Washington; Sue Lindsey in Roanoke, Va. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Neighbor: Suspect emptied his apartment  Nov 7, 2009
    " Hasan earned his rank of major in April 2008, according to a July 2008 Army Times article. He served eight years as an enlisted soldier. Military records show he also served in the ROTC as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry there in 1997. But college officials said Friday that Hasan graduated with honors in biochemistry in 1995 and there was no record of him serving in any ROTC program. He previously had attended Barstow Community... (Salon)

    Details of suspect's state of mind uncovered  Nov 7, 2009
    His parents came to the United States in the early 1960s from a village on the West Bank, and settled first in northern Virginia before moving to Roanoke to open a series of small businesses, including restaurants and a store. Paul M. Holt III, a private investigator who went to high school with Maj. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    More Speak about Alleged Ft. Hood Shooter  Nov 7, 2009
    Throughout the day we've heard the same comment over and over again from Roanoke where Hasan graduated high school from the mosque where he prayed and from a relative who lives overseas that Hasan is a quiet man who keeps to himself. As for the family, they say they are cooperating with the FBI () and that Hasan's actions were deplorable. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Cousin: Fort Hood suspect a war critic  Nov 6, 2009
    " A disgruntled doctor Hasan was born in Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech university, according to The Roanoke Times archives. He later received two degrees from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., according to Hasan's military record and a university newsletter. U.S. Rep. , a Republican from Austin, was briefed by military officials and said Hasan had taken some unusual classes for someone studying about mental health. "He took a lot of extra... (USA Today)

    Recruit Game Schedule  Nov 6, 2009
    NW Halifax High School @ Roanoke Rapids High School ... Location: Roanoke Rapids, N.C.. (InsideCarolina.com)

    Click to read:Ft. Hood Suspect ID'd as Army Psychiatrist  Nov 6, 2009
    "No political or religious ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence. The attack was particularly heinous in that it targeted our nation's all-volunteer army that includes thousands of Muslims in all services, said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad . We again offer our thoughts and prayers for the victims and sincere condolences for the families of those killed or injured. Hasan is a graduate of Virginia Tech University, where he was a member of... (CBS News)

    November 2009 story tips from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory  Nov 6, 2009
    Heavy trucks are a little less heavy but just as safe and rugged because of steel rail frames provided by Metalsa Roanoke, which enlisted the help of Cam Hubbard and the High Temperature Materials Laboratory User Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. By working with ORNL, the Virginia manufacturer has refined a hole-cutting method that could cut 100 pounds to 200 pounds per truck for frames alone. (EurekAlert!)

    NYT: Suspect mortified about deployment  Nov 6, 2009
    Nader Hasan said his cousins parents had both been American citizens who owned businesses, including restaurants and a store, in Roanoke, Va ... His mothers obituary, published in The Roanoke Times in 2001, said she was born in Palestine in 1952. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Pattie B. Pierce  Nov 6, 2009
    Michael Pierce (friend, Hazel) of Roanoke Rapids and Patricia P. Tabb of Raleigh; 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; and one brother-in-law, McKinley Pierce Sr. of Newport News, Va ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Aunt: He wanted discharge  Nov 6, 2009
    Born at Arlington Hospital, Nidal Hasan graduated from high school in Roanoke, where his parents had moved. He enlisted in the Army after high school and attended Virginia Tech, majoring in biochemistry. (AZCentral)

    Student's mom: 'We are trying to find you'  Nov 5, 2009
    "We will stop at nothing until she is found," Harrington's father, Dan Harrington of Roanoke, Virginia, told reporters Wednesday. During the concert, Harrington left her friends to use the restroom, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said Wednesday, and when she did not return they called her on her cell phone at 8:48 p.m. She told them she was outside the arena and could not get back in because of its policy, Geller said, but told them not to worry about her and that she would... (CNN -- US)

    Two Triad road projects get stimulus funds  Nov 4, 2009
    7 million contract went to Adams Construction Co. of Roanoke, Va. The project can start as early as March 15 of next year and is to be completed by Sept. 24, 2010. (Triad Business Journal, NC)

    And the Winner Is...  Nov 4, 2009
    And the Winner Is - HUMAN EVENTS. And the Winner Is by 11/04/2009. (Human Events Online)

    StellarOne Corporation Declares Cash Dividend  Nov 4, 2009
    Through the activities of its sole subsidiary, StellarOne Bank, StellarOne operates 58 full-service financial centers, one loan production office, and 66 ATMs serving the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Central and North Central Virginia. Contact. (Primezone Releases)

    Man charged with killing 4 in Mayberry model town  Nov 3, 2009
    2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Winners for the Tenth Annual McLendon Scholarship Awards Announced  Nov 3, 2009
    Adrian Dowell attended Roanoke College where he earned an undergraduate degree in health & human performance - sport management. While at Roanoke, Dowell was a four-year captain of the men s basketball team and was named as a conference all-academic team selection during the 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons ... He also was named president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Roanoke and was a member of the Roanoke College Admissions Panel. (Nacda.com)

    Northampton County hosts first Employee Safety & Wellness Fair  Nov 3, 2009
    News : Northampton County hosts first Employee Safety ess Fair (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    NYs Fairbank Farms ground beef recalled  Nov 1, 2009
    News : NYs Fairbank Farms ground beef recalled (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Extra Points: Hokie High  Oct 31, 2009
    " Road trips evoke an "us-against-the-world" mentality, particularly when the Tar Heels have taken as many stones and arrows as they have the last month. Quarterback was the target of small hurled objects leaving the field last week after the gut-wrenching loss to Florida State. The Virginia area media showed its customary disdain for the approaching made-for-TV event featuring the vaunted, 14th-ranked Hokies and the moribund Heels, who had yet to win an ACC game. A story in Thursday's Roanoke... (Tarheelblue.com)

    First Citizens Bank to open new branch  Oct 30, 2009
    Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., with Mid-Atlantic region headquarters in Roanoke, First Citizens is the lead subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares Inc. (Nasdaq: FCNCA), which has 17. 3 billion in assets. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Ind. soldier was 'free spirit,' champion wrestler  Oct 30, 2009
    Associated Press writers Sue Lindsey in Roanoke, Va. and Rick Callahan and Jeni O'Malley in Indianapolis contributed to this report. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Deeds Looks for Voter Boost from Obama  Oct 28, 2009
    The event in Roanoke featuring the president came amidst a major setback for Creigh Deeds' campaign ... President Obama threw his weight in Roanoke, trying to get the crowd as enthusiastic about Deeds. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Parents Of Missing College Coed Fear The Worst, Hope For The Best  Oct 28, 2009
    The band has posted photos of Morgan Dana Harrington of Roanoke on its Web site and contributed $50,000 to a $150,000 reward fund for her safe return. Harrington's parents said Tuesday on NBC's "Today" they are devoting all their energies to finding Morgan, who was last seen Oct. 17 outside a University of Virginia arena in Charlottesville, Va. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Billy Sunday Ogden  Oct 28, 2009
    He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a retired employee of Champion International in Roanoke Rapids ... He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Audrey Whitten Ogden; two daughters, the Rev. Wanda Ogden and Donna O. Johnson and her husband, Bill, all of Roanoke Rapids; his stepmother, Elizabeth Ogden of Amherst, Va ... Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Missing Va. Student's Parents: Daughter Is Crime Victim  Oct 28, 2009
    Harrington, 20, of Roanoke, was attending the concert 10 days ago when she left the arena and was not permitted to return. Her purse and cell phone were found. (Fox News)

    poem: zombie apocalypse  Oct 27, 2009
    11-13 Feb 2009: Roanoke, Virginia. 19-21 Aug 2010: Columbus, Ohio. (Harper's Magazine)

    Eight Days To Go And Democrat Tries To Come Back  Oct 27, 2009
    Deeds was endorsed by the Washington Post, the Virginia Pilot and the Roanoke Times. Republican Bob McDonnell won the nod Sunday from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, and the Culpeper Star-Exponent. (W-USA News, DC)

    Virginia Newspapers Endorse Candidates In Governor's Race  Oct 26, 2009
    On Sunday, Democrat Creigh Deeds picked up the endorsements of the Roanoke Times and the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. His opponent, Republican Bob McDonnell, won endorsements from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Bristol Herald Courier, the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, and the Culpeper Star-Exponent. (W-USA News, DC)

    Police Still Searching for Missing Va. Tech Student  Oct 26, 2009
    State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller says troopers and university police spent eight hours on foot in Charlottesville Saturday night, passing out fliers with pictures of 20-year-old Morgan Dana Harrington of Roanoke. Harrington's photograph was also featured on the "Whoo-tron" during the University of Virginia football game Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Clemson Women's Soccer Team to Play Final Home Game Sunday  Oct 25, 2009
    The Roanoke, VA native ranks among the best in the league in four offensive categories - goals (tied for fourth with 10), goals per game (tied for fifth with 0. 62), points (seventh with 21) and points per game (eighth with 1. (Clemsontigers.com)

    Metallica Seeks to Up Va. Tech Reward  Oct 25, 2009
    Undated photo of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, 20, of Roanoke County, Va ... Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said Friday the FBI will be able to investigate tips from around the country in the disappearance of 20-year-old Morgan Dana Harrington of Roanoke. (CBS News)

    Andrew Lee Hawkins  Oct 24, 2009
    Sharita and David Colburn of Roanoke Rapids ... Michael Gilbert of Baltimore; two sisters, Hattie Mae Ricks (Tyrone) of Seaboard and Callie Deloatch (Henry) of Roanoke Rapids; four stepsisters, Alease Tucker (Andrea) of Skippers, Va ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Reward for Missing Virginia Tech Student  Oct 24, 2009
    An undated photo of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, 20, of Roanoke County, Va ... Last night in Roanoke County, Va. (CBS News)

    As Election Draws Near, Students Canvass in Va.  Oct 24, 2009
    On Tuesday, Democratic candidate R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell held their last debate before the Nov. 3 election at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. Deeds trailed McDonnell in public opinion polls before the debate, The Washington Post reported. (The Hoya, Washington DC)

    Click to read: Va. College Student Vanished, Cops Say  Oct 22, 2009
    This undated photo released by the Virginia State Police shows missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, 20, of Roanoke County, Va ... Dan Harrington, who lives in Roanoke, Va ... A candlelight vigil is planned for Harrington at her former high school in Roanoke Thursday. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    No Game Changer in Final Va. Gov. Debate  Oct 22, 2009
    Creigh Deeds before the final gubernatorial debate at the Olin Theatre on the campus of Roanoke College in Salem, Va. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. (CBS News -- Politics)

    Va. police: Student disappearance a criminal case  Oct 22, 2009
    Police have confirmed that Harrington, of Roanoke, was near the concert arena at least until 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the lieutenant said ... In this undated photo released by the Virginia State Police, missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, 20, of Roanoke County, Va. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    Bill Clinton Campaigns For Deeds  Oct 21, 2009
    Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- President Bill Clinton campaigned for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds in McLean Tuesday. (W-USA News, DC)

    Methadone clinic OK’d for Columbia  Oct 21, 2009
    deconstructor wrote on Oct 20, 2009 9:16 PM:" I researched today to try to find some examples of trouble at methadone clinics. I couldn't find any on the internet. I did find this article, however, from Roanoke, Virginia where a similar thing was happening there in regard to the opening of a clinic as is happening in columbia. Everyone was up in arms and spreading fear. It tuns out that none of the fears came true. hmmm.Here's the link:http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/192305 ".... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Parents Plead for Missing Va. Tech Student's Safe Return  Oct 21, 2009
    Dan Harrington, who lives in Roanoke, said his daughter had asked him to help her study for a math test and go through the class schedule for next semester on Sunday. He called her friends around 12:30 p.m. when he realized he had not heard from her. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Hopefuls hammer each other  Oct 21, 2009
    Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat Creigh Deeds faced off in a debate in Roanoke, sponsored by local NBC station WSLS.. Moderators Jay Warren, a WSLS anchor, and Robert Denton, a Virginia Tech professor of political communications, pressed both men on some of their campaign claims through a format that allowed more follow-up questions than debates often do. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Learning, fun at Halifax Harvest Days  Oct 20, 2009
    William Lyle, of Roanoke Rapids, grinds corn at Halifax Harvest Days for Rick Biser of West Virginia ... 2009 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2009 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    City police find way to keep Christmas for the Kids  Oct 20, 2009
    News : City police find way to keep Christmas for the Kids (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... ROANOKE RAPIDS What do you get when you mix chrome, steel, rubber and glass ... One special local tradition is the shopping spree conducted by the Roanoke Rapids Police Club to help Valley youngsters. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    Conference previews  Oct 17, 2009
    - Virginia LB , to The Roanoke (Va. Times about how the Cavaliers are reacting to their two-game winning streak. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Weekend menu  Oct 16, 2009
    By Justin Cook, The Roanoke Times via AP. Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor scored on a touchdown run against Georgia Tech last year. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Virginia Knight White  Oct 16, 2009
    and a special friend and caregiver, Barbara J. Bullard of Roanoke Rapids. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, with the Rev. John Alford officiating ... The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral and Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

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