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TRAFFIC ALERT: Nighttime detours on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County start at 8:30 Wednesday night
As part of the ongoing project to build a truck climbing lane on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, VDOT is putting a detour in place Wednesday night. The detour will start at 8:30 p.m., and be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday morning. Here is the news...
Tags: Caves and Caverns, Virginia Department of Transportation, Landforms, Traffic, Transportation
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Virginia Tech president Steger stepping down
Richmond Times-DispatchCharles W. Steger, who oversaw Virginia Tech at a time of major growth but also its greatest tragedy, today announced his retirement. After 14 years he described as "a nanosecond," Steger told students, faculty and staff in an email that he will step...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Virginia Tech, Trials, Seung-Hui Cho
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Montgomery County has high tech voting machines
WDBJ7 ReporterVoters in Montgomery County will be the first to use some of the latest high-tech voting machines. The black box sitting near the front office looks like a big trash can, but it's a high tech voting tool and Montgomery County registar Randy Wertz,...Tags: Voting Machines, Primaries, Politics, Elections, Voting
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Sen. Pat Toomey on term limits, gun control, sequestration
Lebanon Daily News, Pa.Pennsylvania's Republican Sen. Pat Toomey said on Friday that he does not envision serving more than two terms. Toomey made the comment during a 20-minute interview with the Lebanon Daily News editorial board that was also streamed live at LDNews.com....Tags: U.S. Congress, Agriculture, Bankruptcy, Republican Party, Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)
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Norfolk Southern buys land near Elliston for freight facility
The Roanoke Times, Va.Norfolk Southern Corp. is again preparing to build a $35 million freight facility near Elliston after more than a year without visible activity on one of the region's most significant transportation enhancements. Frank and Joyce Howard have sold the...Tags: Railway Transportation, Interior Policy, North Fork, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Politics
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State rail official says new customers could jump start intermodal freight facility
ReporterWe know passenger rail is on the way to the Roanoke Valley, but what has happened to Norfolk Southern's plan for the intermodal freight yard in Montgomery County? Thursday, the Director of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation said the...Tags: Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Former Franklin County deputy Jonathan Agee sentenced to three life terms for killing ex-wife
Outside the court house, former Virginia State Police Sergeant Matthew Brannock said he is satisfied with the ruling handed down to Jonathan Agee on Wednesday. Agee was sentenced to serve three life sentences in prison for killing his ex-wife, and...
Tags: Justice System, Memorial Day, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Prosecution
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Charlie Gaddy will be saluted at Small Business Banquet
The Sanford Herald, N.C.Tickets are still available for the Small Business Banquet tonight, which will feature awards given to multiple local business people as well as to Charlie Gaddy, a longtime WRAL-TV anchor. The banquet, which will be held at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic...Tags: Parkinson's Disease, Easter Seals, Raleigh, NASCAR, Durham (Durham, North Carolina)
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Jonathan Agee sentencing continues today
The Roanoke Times, Va.A complex and emotional criminal case has yielded an extended resolution: Jonathan Agee's sentencing will continue today into an unexpected second day of testimony and arguments. The hearing ran more than seven hours Tuesday in Roanoke Circuit Court...Tags: Motorvehicle Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Memorial Day, Criminals, Murder
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City plans bike-sharing program
More than 250 bicycles would be available for short-term rentals at 25 stations throughout Baltimore by this time next year under a bike-sharing program similar to those in Washington and London, city officials said. The city's financial oversight...
Tags: New York City, Charles Village, Michael Jackson, AAA, B-cycle, LLC
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Volunteers help veterans, and others, get their house in order
The first troops showed up on a Saturday morning at the four-bedroom house in Columbia heavily armed: saws, hammers, crowbars, drills. They've returned three times since and are expected back again next week in hopes of making repairs upstairs and down,...Tags: U.S. Army, Mining, Economy, Business and Finance, Home Improvement, Renovation
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Marylander recognized for fighting hunger
A good deed can be as simple as giving a few coins or donating used clothing. But Gaithersburg resident Brett Meyers has taken the role of good Samaritan one step further, feeding families by turning waste into nourishment. Meyers, who has spent most of...
Tags: Food Industry, Panera Bread Company, Consumer Goods Industries, Montgomery County (Maryland), Lifestyle and Leisure
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