The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) back issues from April 2007:
Competition puts fun into recruiting effort.
Apr 01, 2007
Kaine prefers not to expand death penalty: The governor has vetoed several bills that would have broadened the use of capital punishment.
Apr 01, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Aaron McFarling column: Stop fussing and drive.(Column)
Apr 01, 2007
Fishburn heirs get last say on inn plans: Junius Blair Fishburn's four grandchildren are divided on how to develop Mill Mountain.
Apr 01, 2007
Girl Scouts tackle the merits of car care: The Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council is focusing more on giving girls life and career skills training.
Apr 01, 2007
Pennington kept busy with wooden models: Ron Pennington earned the Whole Village Award for his volunteerism from the Pulaski County Education Association.
Apr 01, 2007
AARP Tax-Aide program still taking appointments: The service helps seniors navigate tedious tax forms.
Apr 01, 2007
Pound puppies beat their retail cousins.
Apr 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Human captivity and private profits: Virginia shouldn't pay companies to deprive criminals of their liberty.(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2007
OPINION: Insurance system breeds selfish choices.
Apr 01, 2007
Tomorrow takes its toll: Because Cup teams are forced to build two different kinds of cars this season, it means many extra hours in the shop.
Apr 01, 2007
Maroons win a shocker.
Apr 01, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Virginia Tech Insider column: Glennon hoping to laugh last.(Column)
Apr 01, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: Griffith grasping for any argument.(Column)
Apr 01, 2007
Eatery to fill Grandin vacancy.
Apr 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Blacksburg faces a big-box dilemma: To preserve the town's character, large retailers should receive extra scrutiny.(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Tinkering with progress: Bush's proposal to cut funding for the government's principal agency for cancer research comes at a time when new cases are trending upward.(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2007
Goody's comes at key point.
Apr 01, 2007
Wang tackles big starting job: After bulking up to 310 pounds, former tight end Ed Wang is slated to be Tech's new right tackle.
Apr 01, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor: Rain spoils fishing, but not fellowship.
Apr 01, 2007
BASEBALL.
Apr 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: College tuition keeps rising: Virginia's underfunding of higher education puts a degree out of the reach of too many families.(Editorial)
Apr 02, 2007
Revised transit bill may crack gridlock: While few consider the bill a complete solution, most agree it's a giant step forward.
Apr 02, 2007
Modern methods could stamp out postal station: The U.S. Postal Service has decided to advertise the previously sheltered facility in Roanoke County.
Apr 02, 2007
No bull: Presented by the Mill Mountain Players, the tale of flower-smelling Ferdinand carries messages of tolerance and peace.
Apr 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Apr 02, 2007
Earnhardt bothered by debris in eye.
Apr 02, 2007
Police charged up over new cars: State and local officers appreciate the Dodge Charger's speed, control and mean looks.
Apr 02, 2007
Cavaliers complete sweep: The victory is Virginia's ninth consecutive over its intrastate rival, Virginia Tech.
Apr 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Dimming the light on Appalachian's hike: Electric customers have paid dearly in anticipation of a huge hike. Refunds can't come soon enough.(Editorial)
Apr 02, 2007
Hokies' Tincher shuts out Wolfpack.
Apr 02, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy column: Roanoke's ambience is better than 'cool'.
Apr 02, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Aaron McFarling column: Hateable as ever, No. 24 car does the right thing in settling for second.(Column)
Apr 02, 2007
Hamlin rallies for 3rd: Pole-sitter deals with pit-road miscues and a broken tachometer.
Apr 02, 2007
Virginia Guardsmen prepare for deployment: More than 300 National Guard soldiers from Roanoke, South Boston and Staunton are going to Iraq.
Apr 03, 2007
Park on the verge of a new frontier: Things look normal as a new season begins at Explore Park, but the attraction could be in for big changes very soon.
Apr 03, 2007
Woman pleads no contest in murder case: The woman admitted supplying the drugs that eventually led to a man's overdose death.
Apr 03, 2007
Smoking ban issue heats up before vote: The General Assembly will confront the controversial topic on Wednesday.
Apr 03, 2007
EDITORIAL: An appropriate executive order: The governor has ordered an end to a tragic child mental-health services practice. But how will localities pay?(Editorial)
Apr 03, 2007
Teen pleads guilty in death of best friend: The judge scheduled sentencing so the 18-year-old could finish high school.
Apr 03, 2007
Top industrial polluter list released: All of the companies in the Roanoke and New River regions are regulars on the list.
Apr 03, 2007
School official opens store to sell educational items: The New River Valley Mall location will stress religious and multicultural products.
Apr 03, 2007
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Apr 03, 2007
EDITORIAL: Developers' free ride might end: Gov. Kaine wants to reduce Virginia's subsidies for development.(Editorial)
Apr 03, 2007
OPINION: Fuel addiction and starvation.
Apr 03, 2007
Pankovits: Avalanche young, rich in pitching: Five players return from last year's second-half division champions.
Apr 03, 2007
3 Patriots continue Glenville tradition.
Apr 03, 2007
A mystery solved?: UVa students admit to stealing a fiberglass Hokie Bird statue.
Apr 03, 2007
Corrections.
Apr 03, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor: Adding ads should save DGIF money on booklets.
Apr 03, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: Outsiders can extend residents' horizons.(Column)
Apr 03, 2007
Boys' soccer.
Apr 03, 2007
NASCAR admits stagnant phase.
Apr 04, 2007
Bassett Furniture loses millions: Sales in the first quarter declined 15 percent compared to the same period last year.(Financial report)
Apr 04, 2007
MeadWestvaco contract talks to resume May 21.
Apr 04, 2007
EDITORIAL: How about an avenging Hokie Bird?: The fiberglass statues were made in good fun. Ruining them is not funny.(Editorial)
Apr 04, 2007
Woman is charged after crash kills deputy: Jason Lee Saunders, 24, is the first Campbell County deputy to die in the line of duty in at least 32 years, an official said.
Apr 04, 2007
"Farmer Hokie" back in town: Organizers hope "Farmer Hokie" can be repaired and sold.
Apr 04, 2007
Republican seeks 9th District seat: The Franklin County supervisor is the first Republican to announce a run for the House seat.
Apr 04, 2007
Police officer receives 120 days: The South Carolina officer was convicted of two counts of brandishing a firearm.
Apr 04, 2007
Radford High singers make noise at state level: "Singing is just a big deal around here," said student Michelle Morris.
Apr 04, 2007
EDITORIAL: Talking point.(Editorial)
Apr 04, 2007
EDITORIAL: Bush can no longer ignore climate change: The Supreme Court rejected the president's excuses for inaction.(Editorial)
Apr 04, 2007
Boys' soccer.
Apr 04, 2007