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Warm weather brings out the biting bugs: mosquitoes that can transmit West Nile virus, and deer ticks that can carry Lyme disease. Are there effective [ ... ]


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07/04: Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band

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Sunken Garden Sundays and the Greater New River Valley American Red Cross present Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band. The band will [ ... ]


07/05: Second Impressions Band at Sunken Garden

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The Sunken Garden Amphitheatre presents its first gospel performance as the Second Impressions band takes the stage at the Su [ ... ]


07/07: Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge

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Come to the Bisset Park Gazebo in Radford to hear Simple Gifts of the Blue Ridge. Meet your friends at the gazebo i [ ... ]


07/11: Windfall at the Oak Grove Pavilion

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Windfall will entertain under the stars at the Oak Grove Pavilion. Spnsored by Skin Solutions and WRG Farms. Free and donatio [ ... ]


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Meat thermometer helps keep grilling safe
BLACKSBURG—When warm weather arrives and people begin cooking their favorite meals on the grill, they need to do it safely.

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  • Part 2: Discussion on Bacon's Rebellion and the Thomas Jefferson Institute's Transparency Project
    June 30th Bacon's Rebellion Blog article "Establishing Transparency's Bottom Floor for Virginia's Localities" is a good followup on the THOMAS JEFFERSON INSTITUTE'S TRANSPARENCY PROJECT.

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  • Think, Christansburg!

  • Town's Public Transportation Options Out of Gas?
    Since May, silence on MOU with BT. Does this mean one-time grant funds have been forfeited (just like CDBG entitlement money of years' past)?

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    Online Scam Ads - Don't Get Taken!

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    Last week we told you about the ads appearing for the Google Income Club and why these ads are a ripoff to avoid. There are sister ripoff ads appearin [ ... ]


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    Miss Virginia addresses Auburn Middle students Print E-mail
    By Larry Middleton   
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    Adrianna Sgarlata
    Adrianna Sgarlata, Miss Virginia, visited Auburn Middle School on Tuesday, March 27th.  She spoke to students about anti-bullying efforts and ways to help.

    She explained that the four points of her Miss Virginia tiarra stood for more than just being recognized as Miss Virginia, that they represent service, succcess, scholarship, and style

    Ms. Sgarlata related that as a young student, she had been bullyed when she went to a new school.  She reminded students that bullying can take many forms, including psychological, physical, verbal, and peer pressure. 

    Ms. Sgarlata said that students should take notice and help others fight bullying, by such things as speaking with an adult about the situation, and simply being inclusive with others.

    She told about anexperience with peer-pressure, when she was challenged to use cigarettes.  She explained that the best thing to do was to distance one's self from those influences.

    Before leaving, she surprised the delighted audience with a brief opera rendition.

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    SWVA Thinker - Lew Sheckler

    The Democrats’ “Stimulus” Bill and Lost Jobs

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    We are learning the truth about the so-called Stimulus Bill that, at President Obama’s direction, the Democrats rammed through Congress so quickly members of Congress did not have time to read it.&nbs [ ... ]


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    Twenty Year War Is Over

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    The free country of Iraq has taken over their government. The nation is free of a viscious dictator. They have sacrificed millions dead, wounded and destitute. It's up to them to quell the murderous r [ ... ]


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