The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) back issues from August 2007:
Man pleads guilty to deadly drunken-driving crash: The November wreck killed a man and a teenager, and injured two women.
Aug 01, 2007
VWCC halts effort to regain nursing accreditation: The school said that the endorsement from a national nursing association wasn't worth the cost of getting it.
Aug 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: The festival and the fuzz: FloydFesters to the peacekeepers: Hey, man, can't we all just get along?(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2007
Traffic stops at FloydFest draw Boucher's eye: The congressman asked for a report on why Blue Ridge Parkway rangers pulled over so many festivalgoers.
Aug 01, 2007
Downtown parking discussion leads to shuttle idea: The shuttle system would use three buses to run down Jefferson Street and around the City Market to shuttle passengers between Reserve Avenue and downtown.
Aug 01, 2007
Is a resolution ahead for old Blacksburg school property?: A design contest is in the works, but its outcome is months away.
Aug 01, 2007
EDITORIAL: Smoke and politics: The governor and the state's junior U.S. senator are cool to a federal cigarette tax increase. They should rethink the benefits it'd have for the young.(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2007
Radford, ACLU trade words over zoning law: The city is considering a repeal of a portion of the ordinance, but the ACLU says that's not enough.
Aug 01, 2007
Brownlee retells events that led to Purdue plea.
Aug 01, 2007
Slumping Johnson not panicking.
Aug 01, 2007
Motor Mile official using black flag to make point to drivers.
Aug 01, 2007
BRIEF: Wednesday sports briefs.
Aug 01, 2007
Corrections.
Aug 01, 2007
Faithful fans greet Decemberadio: Christian rockers perform at New River Valley Fair.
Aug 01, 2007
Lake-area infrastructure improvements create a big roadblock: Many agree that roads to and from Smith Mountain Lake need upgrading. But who pays for it?
Aug 01, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Joe Kennedy's A Cuppa Joe column: Planting seeds of a health care discussion.
Aug 01, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Lindsey Nair's Front Burner column: Wild about mushrooms.
Aug 01, 2007
Romney picks up key state endorsement: Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling will serve as Romney's campaign chairman in Virginia as he tries to gain support before the Feb. 12 primary.
Aug 01, 2007
Zoning board overturns decision: The vote may clear the way for a big-box store off South Main Street in Blacksburg.
Aug 01, 2007
Ten story lines to watch this coming high school football season.
Aug 01, 2007
Oliver selects Richmond: The Spiders program is 'a perfect fit' for Hidden Valley's Abby Oliver, the top player in Timesland.
Aug 01, 2007
Roanoke schools to kick-start new year: New Superintendent Rita Bishop will address employees and answer their questions Aug. 27.
Aug 02, 2007
Bolling meeting generates array of ideas: The lieutenant governor stopped in Roanoke as part of his program to solicit ideas from Virginians about the future of the state.
Aug 02, 2007
New faces preparing for start of school year: At least three new administrators will be in Montgomery County elementary schools.
Aug 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Justice v. justice in Western Virginia?: The Roanoke-based U.S. attorney's story demonstrates the need to protect the duties of the office from raw politics.(Editorial)
Aug 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Downtown distress: Roanoke desperately needs clear, encompassing vision for its downtown area.(Editorial)
Aug 02, 2007
Greenberg recalls Prosser fondly: Tech's coach voices concerns over the stress that comes along with the hectic profession.
Aug 02, 2007
Buffy the Vampire ... Singer?
Aug 02, 2007
Asbestos case nets 21-month sentence: A contractor pleaded guilty to hiring homeless men to remove asbestos without proper gear.
Aug 02, 2007
Boy Scouts honor founding with ceremony: Wednesday marked the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts.
Aug 02, 2007
Judge to start Morva murder trial in Montgomery Co.: The ruling opens the door to try to seat a local jury. The court also barred visible sentiment and off-duty officers in uniform.
Aug 02, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor column: Fishing report: Week of August 2.(Column)
Aug 02, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Shanna Flowers column: Reunions celebrate struggles of others.
Aug 02, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Aaron McFarling column: Beamer, Hokies realize they are symbol of pride.
Aug 02, 2007
EDITORIAL: Pelosi shifts into reverse: Energy legislation without addressing CAFE is like trying to drive a car cross-country on one tank of gas.(Editorial)
Aug 03, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Riffs column: Cities are losing the sound of music.(Column)
Aug 03, 2007
Group hopes to revitalize Philpott Reservoir: Campgrounds and picnic areas at the lake are in danger of closing because of budget cuts.
Aug 03, 2007
Two teens' deaths trouble county: Bedford County is devising a driver training program to help teens avoid overcorrecting.
Aug 03, 2007
Bridge inspections can take hours or days: VDOT checks the safety and structure of most bridges in the state at least once every two years.
Aug 03, 2007
Raising the bar: These single working women know there's more to bartending than serving drinks.
Aug 03, 2007
Resident says wakeboarders damage property: Sport enthusiasts say if the law is being broken, it's not by the locals.
Aug 03, 2007
10 and still serving: The White House Restaurant celebrates a decade in business.(Recipe)
Aug 03, 2007
Invasive aquatic vegetation threatens lake's ecosystem: TLAC is researching environmentally-safe methods of culling the hydrilla population at the lake.
Aug 03, 2007
Member One helps grant vets' wishes: Credit union employees collected myriad items for patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem.
Aug 03, 2007
First Salem awardee eagerly looks ahead: The endowment was established to fulfill the "children first" school board vision statement.
Aug 03, 2007
Changing this corner of the world: Nearly 340 volunteers with World Changers repaired homes in Roanoke in mid-July.
Aug 03, 2007
EDITORIAL: Surpluses never last: A billion-dollar surplus looks like it may turn into a $1.2 billion shortfall -- predictably. It's time for real tax reform.(Editorial)
Aug 03, 2007
The Roanoke Times, Va., Mark Taylor column: Monsters of the Bay.
Aug 03, 2007
Corrections.
Aug 03, 2007
A winning way with tournament food: Lori Shipley didn't rely on lunch meat to fuel the basketball officials at her championship site.
Aug 03, 2007
Revised plan for golf site is filed: The details about Countryside are still under wraps; a citizens group is not happy.
Aug 03, 2007
gliding high: Tow gliding over the lake is a breeze; it's getting ready to go up that's a challenge, according to one veteran pilot.
Aug 03, 2007
Workshop grooms emerging leaders: Students from along the East Coast are meeting at the Hotel Roanoke to network with corporate representatives.
Aug 03, 2007
11 Va. bridges similar in age, design to Minnesota bridge.
Aug 03, 2007
Canning: how to pass down a county tradition: Many residents have brought their food to a Bedford County community cannery for more than 20 years.
Aug 03, 2007
Tech to finalize plans for fund: After weeks of hearing input, the adminstrator of the fund expects a finished plan by Aug. 15.
Aug 04, 2007
Concerns over artist won't deter concert: Some are upset over Tech's decision to allow rapper Nas to perform at an upcoming concert.
Aug 04, 2007
Tax-free shopping surprises and pleases: Savings can be small but still welcome because most purchases are necessities for the coming school year.
Aug 04, 2007
Steppin' Out.
Aug 04, 2007
Body retrieved 4 months after death: David Reynolds, 44, of Grottoes was one of four men on a boat that capsized in Smith Mountain Lake during high winds.(Obituary)
Aug 04, 2007
Men charged with Morva in robberies get probation: Both men had testified against William Morva at his trial in March.
Aug 04, 2007
The big picture: Students at this camp conceive, write and film their own productions.
Aug 04, 2007
Suspect in fraud pleads not guilty: Two men will stand trial on charges that they bilked investors of millions of dollars.
Aug 04, 2007
Cowboy Church of Va. moves into tent: In using the temporary site, the group still isn't in compliance with the county zoning code.
Aug 04, 2007
Hokies privatize practice: After 20 years of letting the media and boosters observe daily workouts, Tech decides to cut back.
Aug 04, 2007