The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) back issues from February 2007:
Ex-mayor sentenced in election fraud case: Ben Cooper was at the center of a vote-buying scheme in Appalachia that drew national media attention.
Feb 01, 2007
Prosecution in Appalachia comes at a special price: The bill is approaching $150,000 for a pair of private attorneys from Norton who served as special prosecutors.
Feb 01, 2007
Appalachian women share their heritage: Mountain Women Rising incorporates poems, prose, stories and songs.
Feb 01, 2007
Virginia Tech pleased by R&D figures: The university dropped in the national rankings but exceeded the industrywide growth rate.
Feb 01, 2007
Defense wants change of venue for corruption case: Lawyers for former sheriff Frank Cassell say their client can't get a fair trial in Roanoke.
Feb 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Senate proposal likely to become road kill: Virginians shouldn't hold their breath waiting for a transportation plan. The 'compromise' gang doesn't appear willing to negotiate.(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2007
Rules, regulations and renovations.
Feb 01, 2007
Transportation plan in doubt: The transportation funding compromise is heading for a showdown today with the Senate Finance Committee.
Feb 01, 2007
They didn't call him Al -- at least not yet.
Feb 01, 2007
King stays tough on the court for the Cougars: Point guard Jared King is averaging 10.5 points a game for Pulaski County High School.
Feb 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2007
The latest development: A Walgreens scheduled to be built at Ivy Market has been put on hold.
Feb 01, 2007
House panel approves slavery resolution: The new wording expresses regret for slavery and strongly denounces other forms of discrimination.
Feb 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: The delegates' latest uncharitable act: A House-passed measure would draft charities into immigration-enforcement duties.(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2007
Hokies humbled: No. 16 Virginia Tech gets a surprise on its home court at the hands of basement-dwelling State.
Feb 01, 2007
UVa rally best ever? Some beg to differ: Roanoke native Curtis Staples recalls a comeback at Duke that may compare with the win over Clemson.
Feb 01, 2007
Salem tops Pulaski County.
Feb 01, 2007
Floyd County slows Radford: The Bobcats muster a charge midway through the third quarter, but the Buffaloes regain control.
Feb 01, 2007
RU frustrated by fouls: Chris Oliver fouls out with five minutes to play as the Highlanders lose their fourth straight.
Feb 01, 2007
Eagles tough out victory: VMI leads with 17 minutes left before falling to the Big South Conference leaders.
Feb 01, 2007
Police charge man in burglary: Police say that Richard Via of Rocky Mount may be linked to as many as 10 other incidents.
Feb 01, 2007
Roanoke shop awaits Maytag recall order.
Feb 02, 2007
Bacova settles lawsuit with ex-supplier.
Feb 02, 2007
Jury finds man guilty: "We're all very sad," the victim's sister said. The killer's life "is basically just gone, and who would really want that for anybody?".
Feb 02, 2007
Seafood eatery fire is deemed accidental: The fire at Parker's Seafood caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.
Feb 02, 2007
'Knights' to try another time slot: ABC gives the Josh Grisetti sitcom a little breathing room away from "American Idol.".
Feb 02, 2007
Girls plus math equal fun: The event at Hollins University aimed to show practical applications of math.
Feb 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Education, education, education: Virginia lawmakers wrestling with a transportation funding crisis must take care not to neglect a priority just as urgent: higher education.(Editorial)
Feb 02, 2007
The Forum's first tenants open for business.
Feb 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Parents cannot veto sexuality: Now that gay marriage has been dealt with, the House goes after gay teens.(Editorial)
Feb 02, 2007
Doctors to honor Pierce's career as pediatrician: Dr. Douglas Pierce saw it all in the more than 10,000 children who sat on his examination table and said "aah.".
Feb 02, 2007
FNB posts decline in quarterly earnings: Bank officials blamed the figures on the current soft real estate market.
Feb 02, 2007
Volvo workers wary of future: About 900 employees will lose their jobs today. Many don't know what the future holds for them.
Feb 02, 2007
Roanoke composer to perform Phil harmony: A Roanoke writer will perform his song at Punxsutawney Phil's annual fete day.
Feb 02, 2007
MZM flop forces city to repay incentives: Martinsville not only lost the jobs, but it will be held responsible for repaying the state.
Feb 02, 2007
Retailers use personal touch to lure stores: The recruitment strategy has worked before in downtown Radford.
Feb 02, 2007
Service man: Bill Telford retired from the military in 1982, but at times he still finds himself in the line of fire and drafted for many volunteer projects around the lake.
Feb 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Feb 02, 2007
Committee may opt to re-regulate electricity: Virginia has experimented with deregulating electric utilities since 1999, but it hasn't saved consumers money.
Feb 02, 2007
Rodney Crowell peaks ? again: The singer and songwriter's latest work is even stronger than his '80s hits.
Feb 02, 2007
Cavs right on time: Sean Singletary's rainbow fade-away with 1 second to play in overtime gets UVa over No. 8 Duke.
Feb 02, 2007
Hokies now in recovery mode: Tech coach Seth Greenberg and his players find plenty of flaws in their loss to N.C. State.
Feb 02, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor: Gorillas (and chimps) in their midst.
Feb 02, 2007
Corrections.
Feb 02, 2007
Couple watch those watching the ball: The Radford University professors help NFL game officials with fitness and nutrition plans.
Feb 03, 2007
Botetourt Co. schools to try block schedule: The traditional seven-period school day will be a thing of the past at James River and Lord Botetourt high schools.
Feb 03, 2007
3 more plead guilty in Henry County sheriff drug case: One of the pleas was from a woman who had an affair with a sergeant, now a key informant.
Feb 03, 2007
Businessman seeks Wytheville seat in House of Delegates: Bill Smith said his 30 years of experience in business could spur economic development.
Feb 03, 2007
EDITORIAL: Ultimatum wasn't a compromise: A new Senate transportation proposal is a far better solution. But if it doesn't pass, there's always the November election.(Editorial)
Feb 03, 2007
High School Roundup.
Feb 03, 2007
The cherry has healthy following in S.W. Va.
Feb 03, 2007
Lawmakers pass measures voicing regret for slavery: A conference committee might negotiate the versions' differences.
Feb 03, 2007
Federal funding proposed for river project: The president has penciled in $10.1 million in funding for Roanoke's flood control plan.
Feb 03, 2007
Eddie Maxwell's face: After a seizure, a Roanoke painter starts seeing images in his canvases.
Feb 03, 2007
EDITORIAL: A zoo worth visiting.(Editorial)
Feb 03, 2007
Slain man's cousin testifies as witness: A judge certified a murder charge against Reginald Killingsworth in Zaid Almajali's death.
Feb 03, 2007
Proud Colonel: Former William Fleming High and University of Virginia standout John St. Clair suits up for his second Super Bowl.
Feb 03, 2007
Magic moments motivate Cavs: Two memorable wins in less than a week have Virginia excited about the season's stretch run.
Feb 03, 2007
FC defense can't stop No. 1 GW: Nick Barbour takes care of business from the outside to lead George Washington to the win.
Feb 03, 2007
Cavs smile in defeat: Despite a fifth straight loss, the Virginia women find positives in challenging top-ranked Duke before losing by 15 points.
Feb 03, 2007
W&L women get 6th straight.
Feb 03, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy column: Baltimore bore Colts, but legacy was stolen.
Feb 03, 2007
Rodney Crowell rocks jefferson center.
Feb 03, 2007
Decision on rail yard site postponed: The state wants to meet with local governments about all 10 potential intermodal rail yard sites.
Feb 03, 2007
Kids' phones: Kids want to be in touch. Parents want to be in control. Cellphone makers hope they can make everyone happy.
Feb 04, 2007