*** Lobbyist for Roanoke County is big man on campus in Richmond ***
With three decades of experience in the General Assembly, Giesen keeps watch over the legislative wish lists for Roanoke County as well as Highland and Augusta counties.
RICHMOND - Pete Giesen steps out of a stairwell in the ('http://legis.state.va.us/')General Assembly building, a sheaf of bills and committee schedules under his left arm. He bounds into crowded hallway, headed for a House of Delegates committee meeting. It's going to be a while before he gets there. The shouting starts as soon as he rounds the corner.
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*** Ex-mayor of coal town indicted in triple slaying ***
Federal prosecutors have argued since 2000 that Charles Wesley Gilmore was the mastermind behind the killings.
The former mayor of a one-time coal mining town was arrested Thursday morning and charged with capital murder in connection with the 1989 slaying of three members of a Tazewell County family.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144110.html
*** Snow days: Fun for kids, a hassle for their parents ***
This is the sixth week in a row with a snow day or early school closure for many Roanoke Valley schools.
Yolanda Farmer heard the jarring ring of the telephone Thursday. It was Burlington Elementary School school calling - it would be closing early because snow was coming.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144111.html
*** Westside Elementary sticks with its tried-and-true principal ***
Charles Day has been named principal of the Roanoke school, a post he has held on an acting basis since last year.
Charles Day is back in school.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144094.html
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*** Duke asks SCC to send its case back ***
An SCC hearing examiner didn't recommend approving the proposed 620-megawatt gas-fired power plant.
Duke Energy North America, the company wanting to build a gas-fired power plant in Wythe County, has asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission to send its case back to the hearing examiner for further consideration.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144106.html
*** Duke asks SCC to send its case back ***
An SCC hearing examiner didn't recommend approving the proposed 620-megawatt gas-fired power plant.
Duke Energy North America, the company wanting to build a gas-fired power plant in Wythe County, has asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission to send its case back to the hearing examiner for further consideration.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144150.html
*** Entrepreneur steps bravely into New World ***
Ports of entry and Foreign Trade Zones can benefit businesses that import materials by deferring or even eliminating customs duties.
After the cut flowers arrive from South America, Rick Roberts checks to ensure the bloom lingers on the rose.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144089.html
*** Entrepreneur steps bravely into New World ***
Ports of entry and Foreign Trade Zones can benefit businesses that import materials by deferring or even eliminating customs duties.
After the cut flowers arrive from South America, Rick Roberts checks to ensure the bloom lingers on the rose.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144133.html
*** Cheap skiing ***
Talk about an oxymoron. Or not? No doubt skiing can be pricey, but you don't have to break your budget to have fun on the slopes. There are plenty of ways to save bucks on trips to ski resorts. All you have to do is use your imagination while following a
Timing is everything
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144086.html
*** Official: No slowing down on CWD testing ***
A recent testing program turned up no sign of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Virginia's deer herd, but wildlife officials have no plans to back off on the extensive program.
rest of story at http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story144098.html
*** OUTDOORS THIS WEEK ***
Saturday
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