Getting Answers Nov 17, 2008
(AP) - Nineteen months since the worst mass shootings in U.S. history struck the Virginia Tech campus, 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. (WTVR.com, VA)
Jubilee Jams Nov 17, 2008
Edward Allen, John Allen, James Gatling, Tony Branch and Tracy Parker of The Roanoke Jubilees perform a set of spirited gospel music during a recent appearance at the Littleton Community Center ... Just as clearly, The Roanoke Jubilees are no ordinary group ... Originally formed in 1931 in Roanoke Rapids, the Jubilees which currently consists of singers Clentis Wilkins, Telly Wilkins, Edward Allen, Tracy Parker and James Gatling, guitarist Tony Branch, bass player John Allen and drummer Kevin... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Rush is on for early signing Nov 14, 2008
G Ben Boggs, Roanoke (Va. Hidden Valley, 6-4, 180. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Women's Soccer NCAA ACCtion: Thursday, November 13 Nov 14, 2008
took a corner kick for the Hokies, which sophomore Jennifer Harvey (Roanoke, Va. headed toward the Cougar net, but BYU keeper McKinzie Olson would make the diving save to knock the ball away and preserve the 0-0 stalemate. (Theacc.com)
Johns Hopkins Women's Soccer NCAA Tournament Notes Nov 13, 2008
Meredith had an early season run-in with Hopkins this yearas the Blue Jays downed the Avenging Angels, 3-0 in the second round of the Roanoke Invitational to win the tournament. Scouting The Avenging Angels. (Hopkinssports.com)
Hokies lose J.T. Thompson Nov 13, 2008
Shooting guard Ben Boggs comes from Roanoke, Va. Hidden Valley High School. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
In the Valley in November Nov 12, 2008
If you would like to make your own Christmas cards, visit the Roanoke Rapids Public Library for Scrap & Share Christmas from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 ... The library is located at 319 Roanoke Ave. ... New Life Church of Christ, behind the Cinema Theater in Roanoke Rapids, will hold its annual Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
WVU Announces Creation of Multimillion Dollar Pediatric Research Institute Nov 8, 2008
"My father was very passionate about WVU. He became passionate about education and about children with cardiac disease," Rome Walker, M.D., of Roanoke, Va. said of his late father. (PR Newswire)
ACC: Georgia Tech appears ahead of schedule Nov 8, 2008
"It's just a terrible feeling. I'm going to work as hard as I can not to have this feeling again." - Virginia QB to The Roanoke (Va. Times after the Cavaliers' 24-17 overtime loss to Miami. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Touted Logan Thomas chooses Hokies Nov 8, 2008
David Wilson tears up Patrick Henry (Roanoke, Va ... His twin brother, Tyrell, is also considering a grayshirt offer from the Hokies, according to the Roanoke Times. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
FirstHealth, Physicians Study Integrated System Nov 7, 2008
Carilion Health Systems in the Roanoke Valley of southwestern Virginia created an intergrated health system and has come under fire from some area physicians and patient advocates for its aggressive pricing, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal in August. The cost of health care is soaring there and health-insurance rates have gone from being the lowest in Virginia to the highest, which is partly attributed to what Carilion charges, according to the WSJ story. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Kaine To Meet With Families Of Va. Tech Victims Nov 6, 2008
The Roanoke Times reported Wednesday that meetings are set for Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in Northern Virginia and Nov. 23 at noon in Richmond ... Information from: The Roanoke Times, http://www. (WTKR.com, VA)
Clarence Rufus C.R. Clements Nov 6, 2008
Obituaries : Clarence Rufus C.R. Clements (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... He is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae Clements; daughter, Gloria Workman (Jim) of Garysburg; son, Steve Clements (Teresa) of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Renee Jordan (Henry) of Roanoke Rapids; son, Terry Clements (Donna) of Roanoke Rapids; 11 grandchildren, Robert Earl Robbie Clements (Jennifer), Rodney Clements (Danielle), Shannon Jones (Randall), Jonathan Workman (Jessica), Luke Clements (Jessica), Josh Clements, Jessica... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
VT players talk QBs, ACC and Maryland Nov 5, 2008
"It is, we have stepped on that plane one too many times. It's good to drive down to Roanoke to get away and come back home. I think these fans will be into it. It'll be a neat atmosphere.". On the quarterbacks and where they are. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
BREAKING NEWS: Herman Ginther passes away at 99 Nov 4, 2008
Billy Guthrie, a long-time friend of Ginther, said that the words in the last chapter of his published book, Captain Staunton River, described this day: "January 29, 1956, was both a sad and gay day for folks along the Virginian Railway, which hugs the banks of the Roanoke and Staunton River for much of its water-level grade through Southside Virginia.". "This is not the end. As long as the Staunton River flows out of the mountains on its way to the sea, men along its banks will be making... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
From Baroque to tattoos, new museum celebrates art Nov 2, 2008
American realist Thomas Eakins did most of his work in Philadelphia, but his last living heir lived in Roanoke and had some of his portraits and personal effects. Museums elsewhere had designs on the 19th century collection, but Peggy Macdowell Thomas decided she wanted her Eakins paintings to remain in Roanoke ... Roanoke wanted them too, enough to build them a museum. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
After Discrediting McCain, Williams Again Cozies Up to Obama Nov 1, 2008
On Thursday's newscast, reporter Chip Reid explained that John McCain campaigned in northern Ohio towns Reid described as "conservative areas" while CBS colleague Dean Reynolds, with Barack Obama in Sarasota, Florida, marveled at how he's "not just concentrating on Republican states now. He's stumping in their most conservative strongholds." Over the past few weeks Reid has referred to how Sarah Palin campaigned "in conservative rural Pennsylvania," how Obama in Roanoke "drew a crowd of more... (MediaResearch.org)
South may be shifting in Democrats' direction Oct 31, 2008
"There's definitely a shift going on," especially in states with larger cities, said Harry L. Wilson, director of the Center for Community Research at Roanoke College in Virginia. "If the Democrats are going to win these states back, this is the year to do it. I'm not saying a Republican couldn't win [Southern battlegrounds] back in 2012 or 2016, but they won't be able to take it for granted the way they have in the past.". (Boston Globe)
ACC: Virginia finds itself back in league race Oct 31, 2008
"It's very exciting. Like I told somebody today, I didn't want it this way. But things happen for a reason, and if this is my time to shine and God has given me an opportunity, I've got to make the best of it." - Virginia Tech QB Cory Holt to The Roanoke (Va. Times on the possibility of starting next week against Maryland. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: Town agrees to sell Parton theater Oct 30, 2008
Report: Roanoke Rapids to sell former Parton theater - Triangle Business Journal ... Report: Roanoke Rapids to sell former Parton theater ... Photo c/o the Roanoke Rapids Theatre The theater once named after Randy Parton is now the Roanoke Rapids Theatre. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Professional Healthcare Ranked Among the Top 25 Percent of Home Health Care Providers in the Country for 2008 Oct 29, 2008
All our Virginia branches (located in Annandale, Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk) and our Lanham, MD branch were ranked in the Top 25 Percent list. In 2007, Professional Healthcare Resources had 6 branches on the HomeCare Elite list, and repeated that performance in 2008. (PR Newswire)
Pastor hopes Felder will return to rest next to wife Oct 29, 2008
The story of Si and his wife, Katherine, first came to light in a Roanoke Times article on the discovery of the ring and other items ... And the Roanoke Times reported on Tuesday a Mt. Pleasant woman is likely a relative as well. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
John McCain's Mom to Campaign in Virginia (5:45am) Oct 29, 2008
WHERE: Roanoke Victory Office. 3904 Franklin Road SW, Suite E. (WTVR.com, VA)
Marion Guy Ferguson Oct 29, 2008
and attended Central Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids ... a sister-in-law, Kitty Hawkins of Roanoke Rapids; and several nieces and nephews ... The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, which is handling the arrangements, and other times at the home of her sister-in-law, Kitty Hawkins, at 1426 Macon Ave.. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Sarah Palin, still rockin' the right Oct 28, 2008
Palin didn't stick around long to shake hands, pose for pictures or chat with well-wishers; her motorcade had to zip down the highway to Fredericksburg, in slightly redder Spotsylvania County, before winding up the Virginia tour in even safer GOP territory outside Roanoke. There aren't many days left for her and McCain to turn things around. (Salon)
Goddard’s career-year continues with first college touchdown Oct 27, 2008
For the season, Goddard, a former star at Roanoke High School, has 34 tackles, five interceptions, three pass break-ups, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble ... Hyman, a former standout with the Roanoke Redskins, has 19 tackles, three interceptions, five pass break-ups and six pass deflections. (Washington Daily News, NC)
ACC: No favorites have stepped forward Oct 25, 2008
The Hokies haven't allowed that many touchdowns on punt returns in a single season since the 1950s, The Roanoke (Va. Times reported. (Wake Forest Sports -- Rivals.com)
David Buddy Faulcon Jr. Oct 25, 2008
Obituaries : David Buddy Faulcon Jr. (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... After his 21 years of military service, he retired with an honorable discharge and worked at the former J.P. Stevens and Company in Roanoke Rapids, until full retirement ... and Gloria N. Rennock (Michael) of New York; one stepson, Clifton E. Norggins of Roanoke Rapids; six siblings, Irene Morring and Josephine Haley of Norfolk, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Countdown to Election Day Oct 24, 2008
Palin in Virginia (Loudon County, Fredericksburg, Roanoke). McCain in Pottsville, Penn. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Palin's rally here scheduled for noon Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's campaign rally in Fredericksburg will begin at noon Monday, the McCain-Palin campaign announced yesterday. Oct 24, 2008
After Fredericksburg, she will travel to Roanoke for a 5:30 p.m. rally. Emily Battle: 540/374-5413Email. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Stark invests in Virginia lens firm Oct 24, 2008
of St. Francis has invested in a $30 million round of financing for , a Roanoke, Va. company in the spectacle lens industry. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Click here to read more. Oct 23, 2008
The campaign said Palin will hold a rally in Hurkamp Park during the day Monday, as part of a three-city tour of the state that will also include stops in Leesburg and Roanoke. City Manager Phillip Rodenberg said the city is working on a special-event permit for the rally at Hurkamp Park. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Reporter's Notebook: After a year on the road, Obama is changing his tempo Oct 23, 2008
But to listen in Roanoke last weekend was to hear him backstroking in the regional accent pool ... So Webb, a red-haired, proudly Scots-Irish pol with a John Wayne cadence, introduced Obama in Roanoke and began: He's one of you. (International Herald Tribune)
Valley events Oct 23, 2008
A Breast Cancer Awareness presentation will be presented at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at Quankey Missionary Baptist Church, 3265 Highway 48 South, Roanoke Rapids ... First United Methodist Church, 339 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, will hold a Brunswick stew sale on Saturday, Nov. 15, behind the church ... Residents living in and around the Roanoke Rapids community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Margaret Robertson Seuis Oct 22, 2008
Survivors include her husband, James Douglas Seuis; her sister, Virginia Robertson Griffin and her husband, Calvin, of Roanoke Rapids; her brother, Macon Robertson and his wife, Vonnete, of Macon; her godchildren, Mary Elizabeth Graeter and David Thomas Graeter; and many greatly loved nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., today, Oct. 20,at First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Roanoke Rapids ... Burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
William Donald Johnson Sr. Oct 22, 2008
2008 Roanoke Daily Herald ... 2008 Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Harris named ACC Rookie of Week Oct 21, 2008
DEFENSIVE LINEMANJon Copper, Virginia, ILB, 6-0, 230, Sr., Roanoke, Va. Copper had one of the best performances of his career and led the Cavaliers with a career-high 16 tackles on Saturday in UVa's 16-13 overtime win over North Carolina. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
WAHL: The next step for the NCAA tourney's favorite breakout star Oct 21, 2008
" ONLY THREE of the six ceiling fans are functioning on a boiling July afternoon in the upper gym of Roanoke College. The youngsters at this small basketball camp in Salem, Va., are getting a special treat: Their celebrity counselor, Steph Curry, is playing in a five-on-five scrimmage. Working at quarter-speed on a small-fry defender who's wearing a T-shirt bearing his autograph, Curry throws a pass that sails over a teammate's head. "C'mon, man ... " Everyone laughs. Over the summer Curry... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Award-winning news photographer to speak at Wednesday Club Oct 21, 2008
Thompson went on to join the staff of The Roanoke Times, where he covered the police beat, emerging racial turmoil in the city and tackled other tough subjects. He won top feature and news writing awards from the Virginia Press Association. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
What Elections Tell Us About Us Oct 20, 2008
Supporters of Barack Obama in Roanoke, Va. and John McCain supporters in Elon, N.C. (AP/Steve Helber, Sara D. Davis). (CBS News)
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Wilson adds to sack total in East Carolina’s win Oct 20, 2008
Goddard, a former star at Roanoke High School, had one tackle-for-loss ... Hyman, a former standout with the Roanoke Redskins, has 16 tackles, two interceptions, four pass break-ups and four pass deflections. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Wilson, Collins havent given up on their theater dreams Oct 20, 2008
News : Wilson, Collins havent given up on their theater dreams (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... Had Jef Wilson suspected what he now believes the decision to choose a manager for the Roanoke Rapids Theatre was tied to politics, he would have done things differently ... One from Tommy Pair of Roanoke Rapids to manage the theater. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
William B. Dunlow Oct 20, 2008
Survivors include four daughters, Peggy D. Goddard and husband, Joe of Roanoke Rapids, Margaret E. Dunlow, Mary Ann Dunlow and Pamela Sue Dunlow, all of Emporia, Va ... Paul C. Gay of Emporia, Elsie Lee Smith of Halifax and Douglas Dickens, Jr. of Emporia; seven great-grandchildren, Kaytlin Bendall, Jakob Dickens, Torie Ladendorf, Samanthia Dickens, Sydney Smith, McKenzie Dickens and Blair Dickens; sister, Mary Ida Jarratt of Emporia; brother, Ernest Dunlow of Roanoke Rapids; devoted caregivers,... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Obama Reaches For Finish in Republican States Oct 20, 2008
Last Friday, after speaking at a rally in Roanoke, Va. he sat for satellite interviews with television stations in Tampa and Orlando in Florida, Cleveland/Akron and Columbus in Ohio, and in Denver. (Time.com)
Bill Clinton Heading to Nevada Oct 19, 2008
Bill Clinton will then head to Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia. Over the next few days, he'll travel to events in Ohio and Nevada, battleground states he won in 1992 and again in 1996. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Obama: McCain Wants To Cut Medicare Oct 18, 2008
addresses supporters at a rally in Roanoke, Va ... Jim Webb never mentioned race as he introduced Obama to the predominantly white crowd at the Roanoke Civic Center in the southwestern part of the state. (CBS News)
Can Obama Snag Virginia? Oct 18, 2008
Obama will hold a rally today in Roanoke, a conservative part of the state where he hopes to keep the race relatively close. McCain will travel tomorrow to Prince William County, where he aims to cut into Obama's Northern Virginia base. (CBS News)
McCain defends Republican turf Oct 18, 2008
Jim Webb never mentioned race as he introduced Obama to the predominantly white crowd at the Roanoke Civic Center, in the more conservative southern part of the state. But, he said, "Barack Obama's father was born in Kenya. Barack Obama's mother was born in Kansas by way of Kentucky," he said, adding that Obama would be the "14th president of the United States whose ancestry and whose family line goes back" in the region. (MSNBC -- Race)
'60s Radical Ayers Among Subjects of McCain 'Robo-Calls' Oct 18, 2008
Ashley Trovalli, center, and Kristin Smith, right, scream at the sight of Barack Obama at the Roanoke Civic Center. (By Linda Davidson -- The Washington Post). (Washington Post)
McCain, Obama grapple on health care Oct 18, 2008
"When you've worked hard your whole life, and paid into the system, and done everything right, you shouldn't have the carpet pulled out from under you when you least expect it and can least afford it," Mr. Obama told a crowd of more than 8,000 gathered at the civic center in Roanoke, a Democrat-friendly city of 91,000 in a largely Republican part of the state ... It was Mr. Obama's seventh visit to southwest Virginia, but the Roanoke Times newspaper said it was the first time a major-party... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama, McCain take battle to states on GOP turf Oct 18, 2008
"Sen. McCain doesn't look like President Bush, he doesn't have that Texas accent like President Bush. And I don't blame Sen. McCain for all of President Bush's mistakes," Obama said, addressing more than 8,000 people at the Roanoke Civic Center. "After all, he's only voted with George Bush 90 percent of the time.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kaine Predicts Obama Will `Break the Curse' for Democrats, Win in Virginia Oct 18, 2008
The Illinois senator visited Roanoke in the southwest today and plans to come back to the state next week ... Obama's trips to towns including Bristol, Martinsville, Castlewood, Roanoke and Lynchburg will pay off, he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Obama's Transition Team Meets, Candidate Pushes On Oct 18, 2008
Jim Webb never mentioned race as he introduced Obama to the predominantly white crowd at the Roanoke Civic Center in the southwestern part of the state. But, he said, "Barack Obama's father was born in Kenya. Barack Obama's mother was born in Kansas by way of Kentucky," he said, adding that Obama would be the "14th president of the United States whose ancestry and whose family line goes back" in the region. (Newsmax)
A river by any other name Oct 17, 2008
Another river goes back and forth with names -- from Roanoke River to Staunton River back to Roanoke as it makes its way through Virginia. Interestingly enough, the Roanoke/Staunton River feeds into a lake with two names (the Buggs Island/Kerr Lake). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Steel Dynamics Reports Strong Third Quarter and Nine-Month 2008 Results Oct 16, 2008
Steel Dynamics, Inc. UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATING INFORMATION Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Steel Operations* Shipments (net tons) Flat Roll Division 576,059 689,762 1,967,660 1,881,361 Structural and Rail Division 281,126 302,141 866,963 895,618 Engineered Bar Products Division 149,708 133,795 442,741 408,130 Roanoke Bar Division 148,128 142,243 436,078 453,253 Steel of West Virginia 62,849 69,024 218,907 214,457 The Techs 209,191... (PR Newswire)
McCain, Obama Returning To Va. Oct 16, 2008
Barack Obama will have a rally in Roanoke on Friday ... will be at 12:30 Friday in Roanoke at the Roanoke Civic Center coliseum. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Cavs showing signs of major progress Oct 16, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008. Published: Oct 16, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Oct 16, 2008 02:44 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Words on the street Oct 16, 2008
Roanoke Times, Virginia - Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. Charleston Post and Courier - Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. (National Post)
Torre accepts second-guessing Oct 16, 2008
" MANUEL HEADING HOME Phillies manager Charlie Manuel planned to fly home to Virginia for his mother's funeral after Wednesday night's game at Los Angeles. June Manuel died last Friday in Roanoke, Va., after a brief illness. She was 87. "Home seems very close," Manuel said. "It's not too far that I can't get there, and I think that's what makes things easier at times, too. " Manuel has continued managing since he learned of his mother's death, the same day Phillies centre fielder Shane Victorino... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Barack Obama and John McCain Return to Virginia (5:30am) Oct 15, 2008
A Democratic official said Tuesday that Barack Obama will visit the Roanoke area on Friday. Times and locations have not been worked out. (WTVR.com, VA)
High school results Oct 14, 2008
Roanoke rapids 25-8, 25-16, 25-11East Chapel Hill def. Northern Durham, 25-17, 25-17, 25-16Enloe def. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McCain, Palin Prepare For Virginia Beach Rally Oct 14, 2008
Former President Bill Clinton was in Roanoke and Richmond for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Sunday. Obama himself or his running mate, Joe Biden, have been to Virginia eight times since June. (WTKR.com, VA)
Sugarlands sweet sound draws huge crowd Oct 14, 2008
News : Sugarlands sweet sound draws huge crowd (Roanoke Rapids, NC) ... ROANOKE RAPIDS The Valley rocked Saturday night as the popular country duo Sugarland and their Love on the Inside tour brought a record-setting crowd to Carolina Crossroads and its outdoor amphitheater ... 2008 Roanoke Daily Herald. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Clintons campaigning for Obama... Oct 13, 2008
After the Scranton rally, the former president was headed to Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia. He also planned events in the next few days in Ohio and Nevada, battleground states he won in 1992 and again in 1996. (The Drudge Report)
Goddard shines again for Heels Oct 13, 2008
Goddard, a former star at Roanoke High School, finished the game with five tackles, the fumble recovery, a forced fumble and a pass break-up. Goddard, a former star at Roanoke High School, is having a stellar senior year. (Washington Daily News, NC)
