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November 13, 2009

Blacksburg optometrist offers shoppers discount and raises money for charity
Today, Dr. Steve Jacobs hosted his 2nd annual trunk show and local charity fundraiser. This year's charities were Valley Interfaith Child Care Center and NRV Cares.
Price’s Fork School land purchase now complete
Montgomery Co. paid $1 million to buy the land from Virginia Tech. The school’s new design will be identical to the new Eastern Montgomery Elementary.
Kipps elementary reaching out to Fort Hood community
Students and teachers at Kipps Elementary School are collecting teddy bears to offer support and help elementary students cope with the shootings
Missing Morgan Harrington seen hitchhiking before disappearance
Missing Morgan Harrington seen hitchhiking before disappearance Witnesses tell State Police that the VT student was seen asking for rides on the Copeley Road bridge

November 12, 2009

Arrest made in Carroll Co. bomb threat
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says it has made an arrest in a bomb threat at Carroll County Intermediate School that happened on November 6th.
Flood waters surround dozens of Montgomery Co. homes
The hardest hit areas were on Lafeyette, North Fork and Flick roads

November 11, 2009

10 vehicle crash on I-77 in Carroll Co.
10 vehicle crash on I-77 in Carroll Co. Accident now clear. State Police say a flipped tractor trailer sparked a chain reaction
Virginia Tech remembers and honors Veterans
University President Charles Steger joined the Virginia Tech Cadets to place a wreath on Memorial Court for all the brave soldiers who put their life on the line for our freedom
Environmental group names New River 2nd most polluted waterway in America
The study by the Environment America advocacy group tallies the amount of pollutants discharged into bodies of water across the nation

November 10, 2009

Husband arrested in Blacksburg standoff
Husband arrested in Blacksburg standoff Investigators believe a husband with a gun was holding his wife inside their home
Wytheville man dies in golf cart accident
Marvin Earl Smith Jr. was riding the vehicle at a residence on Crockett’s Cove Road when a golf cart overturned
Man survives 40 foot crash down hill in Carroll Co.
Man survives 40 foot crash down hill in Carroll Co. 65-year-old Warren Tate ran off the edge of Byllesby Road, and landed in a ditch
Virginia Tech names student engagement center in memory of Liviu Librescu
The Engineering Science and Mechanics Student Engagement Center is one of the six new rooms created when Virginia Tech renovated and re-opened the second floor of the west wing of Norris Hall

November 09, 2009

Army officials call Virginia Tech for advice on dealing with Fort Hood tragedy
An Army spokesman says they asked Virginia Tech officials how to handle gift donations and how to help the victims' families and people who witnessed the shootings
Harrington’s scheduled to appear on Dr. Phil
The Dr. Phil show was at the Harrington's Roanoke County home Monday
Private group’s report finds Danville #1, Roanoke #3 for pedestrian risk in Virginia
A new report says the Danville metropolitan area is the riskiest in Virginia for pedestrians
Weekend Harrington search parties found items, but no leads
More than 500 volunteers showed up to search

November 07, 2009

Chili cook-off in Christiansburg benefits local charities
Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg held a chili cook-off along with a wine-tasting event on Saturday.
Benefit ride reminds area of unsolved Metzler, Childs case
The bikers rode from Lynchburg to Montgomery County to continue awareness for David and Heidi, and to remind everyone that a killer is on the loose

November 06, 2009

350+ sign up for new Morgan Harrington search
350+ sign up for new Morgan Harrington search More than 350 volunteers signed up today for the search effort
Accused flasher denied bond
Joel Michael Wooldridge is accused of breaking into two college dormitories and exposing himself to students
Virginia Tech: Our hearts go out to the entire Fort Hood community and families
According to university records, Hasan enrolled at Virginia Tech in 1992 and graduated with honors in 1995.
Deputies arrest four people for beating up Wythe Co. man
According to police, the suspects claimed Eddie Blankenship owed them money for a damaged car.The suspects have been charged with felony breaking and entering, malicious wounding and kidnapping.
Virginia Tech, Roanoke City confirm Fort Hood shooting suspect attended classes
Virginia Tech, Roanoke City confirm Fort Hood shooting suspect attended classes Hasan graduated from William Fleming in 1988. Went to Virginia Western Community College from 1990-1992. Virginia Tech says Hasan was NOT ROTC member.
Fort Hood shooting suspect is Virginia Tech graduate
Fort Hood shooting suspect is Virginia Tech graduate NBC & AP report Hasan graduated in 1997 with biochemistry degree, was ROTC member. The Army says one more person has died, raising the death toll to 13.

November 05, 2009

Virginia Tech Army ROTC member talks about Fort Hood shootings
John Clark watched the events in Fort Hood, Texas unfold on television
Reconstruction and renovations start at historic Pulaski Train Station
The building burned almost one year ago
Drug charge against Radford teacher moves to grand jury
Lori Jarvis was arrested back in September after police say a juvenile overdosed on drugs in her home. Her felony cocaine charge was certified to the grand jury on Wednesday.
Expert says search can help or hinder the Morgan Harrington investigation
Expert says search can help or hinder the Morgan Harrington investigation Dr. Tod Burke says 'The more eyes and ears you have out there the better.'
Rt. 460 bypass lane back open in Montgomery Co.
2-mile backup near Ellett Road

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