The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) back issues from September 2006:
Open after Labor Day: Swimming holes populate Southwest Virginia and offer old-school fun.
Sep 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Short List column: The Friday Short List.(Column)
Sep 01, 2006
Charge, not penalty, changes in Radford homicide: There have been two accounts from the defendant about who shot Ken Henry.
Sep 01, 2006
SOLs: 2 steps forward, 2 steps back: Area schools make progress under some measurements but lose ground in others.
Sep 01, 2006
Successful season not so for all Jays: Highly paid third baseman Leance Soto is among those who struggled.
Sep 01, 2006
City golf course attracts developer: On the last possible day, an unnamed developer files a proposal for the Countryside site.
Sep 01, 2006
Journey to learn: "I lost the hope of going to the U.S.A.," said Hiba Assi, 18.
Sep 01, 2006
Alsco buys National Linen and Uniform: Alsco, a Salt Lake City corporation, operates linen-service companies in 10 countries.
Sep 01, 2006
Study: Fewer children, parents discuss alcohol: A survey on youth behavior reported that middle school students who drink started at an average age of about 10.
Sep 01, 2006
If rain pours, local wine may not: Tropical Storm Ernesto could ruin grapes and delay production at the state's vineyards.
Sep 01, 2006
Partnership helps recycle solid waste: Two authorities are working together to handle disposal and reuse of trash material.
Sep 01, 2006
Auto repair student on road to success: The "very talented" Isaac McAllister of Boones Mill wins an automotive technology scholarship.
Sep 01, 2006
Finding her smile: Laura Bailey, 7, won first place at a national twirling competition and was named Intermediate Tiny Tot Miss Majorette of America.
Sep 01, 2006
Brickey takes a seat at Tech's table: The new representative of nonfaculty staff on a Virginia Tech board said it is a big responsibility.
Sep 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: The Morva case belongs in the open: Shrouding the case in secrecy is at least as dangerous as disclosure and is a disservice to the public.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: The politics of fear and terror: Bush is wrong to suggest debating how to fight terrorism is defeatist.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2006
Public favors sports complex, greenways on old stadium site: People also suggested filling the space with an amphitheater or a kayak water park.
Sep 01, 2006
Boat dealers anxious to dealThere's plenty of time left to enjoy the lake this season.: COURTNEY CUTRIGHT / The Roanoke Times.
Sep 01, 2006
Hot dock: 'Parrotheads' offer visitors the chance to relax away in Margaritaville on their land by the lake.
Sep 01, 2006
Morris faces accusations of forgery: News of the arrest comes as pleasant news for supporters of at least one of the Motor Mile Speedway driver's rivals.
Sep 01, 2006
Hall still craves respect: Former Virginia Tech cornerback DeAngelo Hall went to his first Pro Bowl last season. He looks to return.
Sep 01, 2006
Gough, Bendall meet in VSGA Senior Am.
Sep 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor column: Open season.
Sep 01, 2006
When you wish upon a foundation ...: The Make-A-Wish Foundation fulfilled Marissa Handy's dream of meeting princesses.
Sep 01, 2006
Fall films: The word on coming flicks.
Sep 02, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Short List column: The Saturday Short List.(Column)
Sep 02, 2006
Another delay in photographer's trial?: The high-profile attorney who has been representing Bob Shell on charges including murder withdraws.
Sep 02, 2006
'Hokie Nation' filming begins.
Sep 02, 2006
Labor's love not lost despite lottery win: He's defied the odds before, but this time Billy Conley hit the big prize.
Sep 02, 2006
Agency to open Martinsville office: The company will bring about 80 jobs to the city and will receive some small federal and local incentives.
Sep 02, 2006
Kroger to expand, 4 businesses to move: Kroger will grow by 31,300 square feet at the Gables Shopping Center.
Sep 02, 2006
YMCA hopes letter-writing campaign will sway Kroger.
Sep 02, 2006
Shooter gets 23 years for killing man: Albert Lamont Jacobs pleaded guilty to killing a shopkeeper and leaving him to die.
Sep 02, 2006
Monument to get makeover: A former mayor is leading a committee to clean up Mayor's Monument in Elmwood Park.
Sep 02, 2006
Judge: Horse owner must serve 20 days at his home: The man was convicted of contempt for illegally having a stallion on his property last month.
Sep 02, 2006
Squeezing profit from cows: Virginia dairy farmers struggle to keep their businesses afloat.
Sep 02, 2006
Downtown plans brewing: The owners of Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea haven't revealed their plans for the building.
Sep 02, 2006
New River scores higher in English, lower in math: Radford was the only district as a whole that met the No Child Left Behind benchmarks.
Sep 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Keep governors in the Guard loop: The Founding Fathers never intended for the president to have broad control of the National Guard without states' consent.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2006
Corrections.
Sep 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: A lean and hungry look.(Editorial)
Sep 02, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy column: Max's has the scoop on how to treat customers.
Sep 02, 2006
Police seek nail tossers at officer's service: Officials are looking for a gold van that was seen near some of the 50 pounds of nails that were tossed.
Sep 02, 2006
Kurt Busch leads way in qualifying.
Sep 02, 2006
Big 2nd half rallies Patriots: The Patrick Henry defense holds Pulaski County to one first down in the second half.
Sep 02, 2006
Giles uses pass to win in double OT: Nathan Tanner tosses the winning conversion to best friend Andrew Fenstermaker.
Sep 02, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Riffs column: Music takes center stage.(Column)
Sep 03, 2006
Strategic plan for schools ambitious: The plan approved by Roanoke city schools has goals and actions for every facet of the system.
Sep 03, 2006
Trailer park readies for water improvements: The sewage lagoon is being decommissioned, and park representatives have filed plans to upgrade the drinking water.
Sep 03, 2006
Bed and breakfast offers country experience: Ed Cohn and Karen Osborne's mission is community care through sustainable living.
Sep 03, 2006
Seniors can make their medical wishes known: Advance directives let family members know how to handle your end-of-life decisions.
Sep 03, 2006
Answering the $150,000 question: How much house a family can afford depends on where that house calls home.
Sep 03, 2006
EDITORIAL: Libraries and the city need Wishneff's help: Roanoke City Councilman Brian Wishneff should accept the stadium defeat and help spur a revival.(Editorial)
Sep 03, 2006
There's not much to celebrate on Labor Day.
Sep 03, 2006
Senate race set to enter stretch run: George Allen's campaign endured a difficult August. Challenger James Webb intends to become more active.
Sep 03, 2006
No respect: Atlanta Falcons fans are starting to voice some negative views of QB Michael Vick.
Sep 03, 2006
Snuffing out magazines: It's the end of an era as Milan Tobacconists drops its print products.
Sep 03, 2006
VMI gasps last to hold off Davidson: The Keydets thwart the Wildcats' attempt to steal the opener by stopping a two-point attempt.
Sep 03, 2006
Mumford redeems self with TD pass: Fleming starting QB Deandre Mumford misses the first half for disciplinary reasons.
Sep 03, 2006
Tech quick to the point: The Hokies score three touchdowns in the first quarter, then go on to blank I-AA Northeastern.
Sep 03, 2006
Tunstall fullback has day to remember.
Sep 03, 2006
No bitterness in the suites: Despite having to wait an extra year before they opened, the Lane Stadium luxury box owners like their new digs.
Sep 03, 2006
QBs were Groh recruiting targets.
Sep 03, 2006
Catching Martin is challenge for Kahne: However, Mark Martin is hungry to get into the Chase and is tough to beat in these situations.
Sep 03, 2006
Riggs happy with car.
Sep 03, 2006