The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) back issues from October 2006:
The Roanoke Times, Va., Riffs column: Plan 9's plan for Roanoke will happen any day now.(Column)
Oct 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: C2C remains a vital experiment in living: A "green" Roanoke wasn't built in a day, or even a year. But it's coming.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Standardized tests could ruin higher ed: Leave No Child Left Behind out of the nation's colleges and universities. No. 2 pencils won't solve higher education's problems.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2006
Sonic to open a new restaurant in Roanoke.
Oct 01, 2006
Carilion CEO has high pay: Dr. Edward Murphy made nearly $1.7 million for the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30, 2005.
Oct 01, 2006
Wanted fugitive gives up running: Troy Goad had eluded authorities for months, but he surrendered without incident.
Oct 01, 2006
Group works to minimize burial costs: The Funeral Consumers Alliance for Virginia has grown from 4 to 170 members in six years.
Oct 01, 2006
EDITORIAL: Expanding our voice in the New River Valley: Roanoke Times editorials come to The Current.(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2006
Christiansburg's chubby checkpoints.
Oct 01, 2006
Dukes spoil VMI's stadium dedication: JMU rolls up 525 yards of offense and doesn't need its punter as it runs its record to 3-1.
Oct 01, 2006
JMU dropping 10 teams for Title IX reasons.
Oct 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: Museum has a plan; now it must act.
Oct 01, 2006
At long last, Connor Smith is back in the classroom: Twelve months after a horrific car crash left him with brain injuries, 8-year-old Connor Smith has started at a new school. Surrounded by strangers, and still enduring daily therapy, he faces a challenging year.
Oct 01, 2006
Thayer makes space for 'that precious third thing'.
Oct 01, 2006
Valley View event drives home traffic safety message: Teens were the prime target at Saturday's hands-on event, hosted by law enforcement.
Oct 01, 2006
Ferrum runs into trouble.
Oct 01, 2006
Cavs avoid playing to Blue Devils' level: Virginia's defense dominates Duke all day to lead the Cavaliers to their first ACC victory of the '06 season.
Oct 01, 2006
Jackets gobble up Tech: Georgia Tech garners revenge for last year's blowout loss by jumping out to a 21-0 lead and then keeping the Hokies at bay.
Oct 01, 2006
Deiny rolls on away from Motor Mile: The former Bailey's 300 winner has spent most of this season racing at Old Dominion Speedway.
Oct 01, 2006
Yellow Jackets avenge last season's loss: Blown out in Blacksburg last year, Georgia Tech is all too happy to roll over the 11th-ranked Hokies.
Oct 01, 2006
Glennon not to blame for loss.
Oct 01, 2006
Williams gets 1 grab in debut.
Oct 01, 2006
Timing perfect for UVa's trick play.
Oct 01, 2006
Gordon's challenge adds zest to Chase.
Oct 01, 2006
Running of Patterson, Brown, Wright carries Jefferson Forest to late victory.
Oct 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor column: Bigger bait needed to bring home a trophy trout.
Oct 01, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Aaron McFarling column: Hokies falter due to defense.
Oct 01, 2006
Virginia Western connects students with employers: A Virginia Western Community College program pairs students with industry sponsors.
Oct 02, 2006
Assisted living facility closing forces residents into new housing: Southern Manor residents recently found out they had to move.
Oct 02, 2006
Vinton is likely to raise its fees: New fees for water lines and sewer connections are in line with some other localities.
Oct 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Surely, Congress didn't mean to hurt kids: The ranks of uninsured children indeed are increasing under burdensome regulations.(Editorial)
Oct 02, 2006
EDITORIAL: Attack ad fever: Negative campaigns can open voters' eyes, or cloud them with mud. This year promises to be slimy. Voters, beware.(Editorial)
Oct 02, 2006
Stewart's gamble not for Cup chasers.
Oct 02, 2006
Sports briefs.
Oct 02, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy column: Help is available on Medicare drug plans.
Oct 02, 2006
Dear Macy's: We need to talk: An open letter to the new kid on Roanoke's retail block.
Oct 02, 2006
Barber brothers present UVa with generous grant: Tiki and Ronde Barber spend their bye weeks to pledge $1 million to their former university.
Oct 02, 2006
Council gets bigger bill for Fleming: Two Roanoke City Council members want a change in the process to hire subcontractors.
Oct 03, 2006
Police track down military hardware and charge man: The suspect was charged in the thefts of six night-vision devices from his employer.
Oct 03, 2006
Jewish High Holy Days pass in temporary location for Roanoke synagogue.
Oct 03, 2006
Amphitheater could work in Roanoke, study finds: A 7,000-seat facility could break even financially, a consultant told city council.
Oct 03, 2006
City, zoo to discuss request for funding: The vice mayor said he would like the council to discuss how the zoo can draw more visitors.
Oct 03, 2006
Wrecks wreak havoc on I-81, but no one dies: One elderly couple survived in a car that was hit in the rear, caught fire and was struck by falling concrete slabs.
Oct 03, 2006
Congress approves using land as cemetery: The 85 acres in Dublin would transfer from an Army ammunition plant to the state.
Oct 03, 2006
Daylert.com blends Facebook, Outlook: The Web site created by a Virginia Tech student starts testing today and launches officially Oct. 20.
Oct 03, 2006
EDITORIAL: Make development pay its own way: Vinton should update its water and sewer impact fees, but the public remains stuck with the bill for growth's effects on roads.(Editorial)
Oct 03, 2006
Allen ad says he'd rather discuss issues, his record: The senator said he had brought some troubles on himself but urged voters to remember his accomplishments.
Oct 03, 2006
Spartan reversal benefits Cavaliers: Initially, Lord Botetourt is disqualified, but later the Cavs' trip to the state tournament is restored.
Oct 03, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: Schools need to build on fairness.(Column)
Oct 03, 2006
EDITORIAL: Foley's hell could burn the GOP: A Justice Department investigation should encompass the silence of the House.(Editorial)
Oct 03, 2006
Tech's JV squad wins.
Oct 03, 2006
VMI will face Buckeyes.
Oct 03, 2006
Hollandsworth wins in cliffhanger: Jessica Hollandsworth takes the lead when Sam Bryant loses his tee shot on No. 12.
Oct 03, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor column: Wheelin' Sportsmen offer several group outings.
Oct 03, 2006
Shoppers start claiming hot items.
Oct 03, 2006
Radford engineer hailed by Russian officials.
Oct 04, 2006
OPINION: 'M' words and 'N' words.
Oct 04, 2006
Local skeptics observe the Dow.
Oct 04, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Front Burner column: Girls' night gourmet.
Oct 04, 2006
The Roanoke Times, Va., Short List column: The Wednesday Short List.(Column)
Oct 04, 2006
Jury selected in ex-postal worker's trial: Prosecutors say the man, 63, conspired to steal mail-in ballots addressed to dozens of voters.
Oct 04, 2006
Keep fit during the winter: News you can use.
Oct 04, 2006
Firm's banking deal checks its hostile suitor: Optical Cable has gained some independence through its deal with Valley Bank.
Oct 04, 2006
EDITORIAL: 10-4 on your 10-20, or was that a 10-11?: Words can beat codes for first responder communications.(Editorial)
Oct 04, 2006
EDITORIAL: Add an amphitheater to a growing wish list: Roanoke's leaders want to construct many good things for the city. Little will be accomplished without first building community support.(Editorial)
Oct 04, 2006