The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) back issues from August 2006:
Virginia investigates herbicide spraying: Three residents say they were hit by a mist when a helicopter sprayed along electrical lines July 8.
Aug 01, 2006
Harassment claims transfer to new sheriff, judge rules: The judge said Octavia Johnson is now the defendant in a lawsuit filed against George McMillan.
Aug 01, 2006
3 stabbed, 1 shot during separate weekend incidents: Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old girl.
Aug 01, 2006
Tour guides serve on college frontline: Guides are told to be honest -- whether it's about alcohol policies or freshman rules.
Aug 01, 2006
Jim Olin, former congressman, GE official, dies: Phyllis Olin said her husband considered the creation of 10 new wilderness areas one of his proudest achievements.
Aug 01, 2006
Roanoke firefighter files grievance against city over job transfer: Michael Banks says he was transferred in retaliation over his controversial Web site.
Aug 01, 2006
Too hot to handle?: Humidity could make today feel like more than 100 degrees.
Aug 01, 2006
Bedford Co. reallocates water line funds.
Aug 01, 2006
Public broadband link edges closer to reality: The first phase would connect Wythe, Pulaski and Montgomery counties.
Aug 01, 2006
State poll: Fix road issues, but no taxes: The survey underscores the difficulty that Gov. Tim Kaine and like-minded lawmakers face in crafting a long-range transportation plan.
Aug 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Greenways enhance quality of life: Roanoke Valley residents and companies understand the value these recreational amenities add to the region's economic viability.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Marriage amendment can be defeated: Mason-Dixon poll shows that the measure's support isn't as overwhelming as opponents may have feared.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2006
Corrections.
Aug 01, 2006
Senate candidate brings campaign to local Democrats: Jim Webb says he's got to "get out and see more people" in his effort to beat Sen. George Allen.
Aug 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: What are teens to do?
Aug 01, 2006
Panera's dough rises: The restaurant chain is rolling out flatbread pizza as a new menu option to draw a larger dinner crowd.
Aug 01, 2006
A final campaign: Legendary Radford High School head football coach Norman Lineburg will retire at the end of the season.
Aug 01, 2006
Blue Jays regain winning form: Pulaski scores three runs -- two coming on Chris Emanele's misplayed fly ball -- in the second.
Aug 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor column: Ailing trout can expect cool, refreshing change.
Aug 01, 2006
Radford pair named in movie lawsuit: The plaintiffs are Twentieth Century Fox and Warner Brothers Entertainment.
Aug 02, 2006
Too many students for too few beds: Overbooking dorms is not new, but Tech gives perks to move off campus-- a first since 2001.
Aug 02, 2006
Henry County gets funding to expand public water lines: The project means Magna Vista High School will finally have access to public water.
Aug 02, 2006
And Now This A COMPENDIUM OF NEWS.
Aug 02, 2006
It's stifling hot, y'all.
Aug 02, 2006
Oops can't escape stardom: A shirt has been created and Mill Mountain Zoo parties are planned in celebration of Oops returning to her cage.
Aug 02, 2006
Watch group takes break as war rages.
Aug 02, 2006
Nail salon owner to face grand jury: A woman testified that Ming Ngoc Tran touched her sexually, although she did go back twice after.
Aug 02, 2006
Bedford Humane Society wins fight for Forest man's estate: The money will go where it was supposed to go -- toward an animal shelter, a relative said.
Aug 02, 2006
Whistle-blower asks court to intervene: The federal government says people like David Welch must be protected.
Aug 02, 2006
Panel approves Salem request for Voting Rights Act bailout: The approval means the judges were confident that Salem's voting record was clear.
Aug 02, 2006
New law concerns localities: The statute would require further study of development plans that increase traffic.
Aug 02, 2006
Car crashes a crowd favorite: The New River Valley Fair gets off with a bang with the always popular demolition derby.
Aug 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Olin worked for his constituents: 6th District representative championed natural resources and fought deficit spending.(Editorial)
Aug 02, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Front Burner column: What summer tastes like.
Aug 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: The transportation conundrum: Virginians expect lawmakers to produce funding for transportation fixes out of thin air.(Editorial)
Aug 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Aug 02, 2006
Cavs spring to fans' defense.
Aug 02, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy column: Hydrant painters go with the flow.
Aug 02, 2006
Frost drives home winning run in 13th: Pulaski scores two runs in the ninth to tie the score, then wins in the 13th with its 17th hit of the game.
Aug 02, 2006
Air conditioning technicians keep their cool in heat wave.
Aug 02, 2006
Judge says 2 pit bulls are dangerous dogs: After a woman was attacked, the dog owner must comply with numerous regulations.
Aug 02, 2006
Ballet Theatre boss steps down: Arts and Culture After 11 years at RBT, Jenefer Davies is moving on to Washington and Lee University.
Aug 03, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Short List column: The Thursday Short List.
Aug 03, 2006
Insurance company renews Intermet suit: After the New River Foundry's owner filed for bankruptcy, a company is seeking $2 million from the foundry's insurers.
Aug 03, 2006
Thefts brings 12 year sentence for valley's 'most wanted': An accused accomplice is awaiting trial, while charges were dropped against a third man.
Aug 03, 2006
Colleges have some words for freshmen: Many colleges and universities, including several in Virginia, are giving their new students a book and an early homework assignment.
Aug 03, 2006
College tuition, fees continue to rise statewide: Tuition for state residents is up 9.2 percent overall, while it's up 9.3 percent at Virginia Tech and 12 percent at Radford.
Aug 03, 2006
Company renews bid for cell tower: The proposal to disguise cellphone service antennas as a church bell tower was previously denied.
Aug 03, 2006
How hot is hot? Depends on what spot: For fryin' out loud, we all know Roanoke's heat is on, but area thermometers can't decide on the same brutal temperature. They may all be right, though.
Aug 03, 2006
Mango's charged under new law: Franklin County supervisors passed an ordinance in May that restricts noise levels.
Aug 03, 2006
Task force to whack Virginia's red tape: Attorney General Bob McDonnell wants to reduce the burden of regulations.
Aug 03, 2006
Keeping up a record pace: Radford University's Tiffany Evans has been named the Big South Conference's female athlete of the year.
Aug 03, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: Let's chill like the weather experts.
Aug 03, 2006
A bitter pill to swallow: After 31 years of dispensing personal service, Econo Drug will close its doors.
Aug 03, 2006
Former Cave Spring AD lands college gig: Randy Meck, whose tenure abruptly ended last spring, is working in facilities management at Dartmouth College.
Aug 03, 2006
Controversy follows Stewart home.
Aug 03, 2006
YMCA at Virginia Tech opens $5 million building: The new headquarters and thrift store is located in Blacksburg's old Wade's grocery store.
Aug 04, 2006
Wild in the city: Think you need land to live like a farmer? Think again.
Aug 04, 2006
Stompin' festival, 30 years later: Some may remember the bands; some the lack of bathrooms; some the naked longhairs.
Aug 04, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Short List column: The Friday Short List.
Aug 04, 2006
Seeing a free concert no trouble at all: Grammy winner Travis Tritt will perform Aug. 13 for Shelor's customer appreciation night.
Aug 04, 2006
Man found dead in wreck of car stolen at Bedford County store: Police believe Keester Edwin McGuire II stole the Nissan Xterra at a Sheetz on Saturday.
Aug 04, 2006
College pulls out of chef school: Virginia Western Community College will replace Virginia Intermont as head of a two-year culinary arts school in Roanoke.
Aug 04, 2006
EDITORIAL: Tuition increase hits students hard: Virginia will not build top universities without greater public investment.(Editorial)
Aug 04, 2006