Damascus NewsLocal news for Damascus, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.No Charges Filed In Damascus, VA Domestic Disturbance- May 30, 2008 Washington County Sheriff's Office reports all officers have cleared the scene at 6:56 a.m. They originally were answering a shots fired call at 5:40 a.m. in the 21,000 block of Lyers Lane in Damascuss, ...http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/no-charges-filed-in-damascus-va-domestic-dis... About 2,000 Bicyclists To Pedal The Area In June- May 28, 2008 Reporter Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 28, 2008 DAMASCUS, Va. - Preparations are already in place for some 1,800 bicyclists who will descend on the region next month.http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/about-2-000-bicyclists-to-pedal-the-area-in-... Richmond, VA ::- May 22, 2008 Israel and Syria said on Wednesday they had begun indirect peace talks mediated by Turkey, the first confirmation of negotiations between the long-time enemies in eight years.http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/richmond-va?fromrss=1 Council, Residents Spar Over Trail Days Police Presence- May 20, 2008 Reporter Bristol Herald Courier Published: May 20, 2008 BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DAMASCUS, Va.http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/council-residents-spar-over-trail-days-polic... All trails lead to Damascus for festival - roanoke.com- May 17, 2008 "This is a treat from what I see every day, which is mostly overweight dogs" All you need to have fun is a couple of beer bottles and some sticks. Hikers taking respite from the Appalachian Trail showed the town of Damascus how in exchange for a shower, food and friendship during the ... via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/all-trails-lead-to-damascus-for-festival-roa... 'Trail Days' coming this weekend in Damascus- May 14, 2008 "The hospitality of the town lures visitors back year after year and the excitement keeps people volunteering to see that this festival keeps happening and Damascus continues to be The Friendliest Town on the Trail." Bikers, hikers and nature enthusiasts will flock to the little town of Damascus, Virginia this weekend for the 22nd Annual Appalachian Trail Days. via Tomahawk Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/trail-days-coming-this-weekend-in-damascus?f... On the Trail Again- May 11, 2008 Get ready to party. Appalachian Trail Days is back again at the "Friendliest Town on the Trail." And that means a solid week of hikers parading through this little town at the edge of the Mount Rogers National ... via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/on-the-trail-again?fromrss=1 May is National Bike Month, which means many cycling clubs and bike...- May 9, 2008 May is National Bike Month, which means many cycling clubs and bike advocacy groups are making an extra effort to get as many people as possible off their duffs and onto something with two wheels . via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/may-is-national-bike-month-which-means-many-... Damascus Mayor Re-elected, Two Town Council Members Ousted- May 7, 2008 "We didn't have a chance before" DAMASCUS, Va. A bitter election season came to a close here Tuesday just as Mayor Creed Jones predicted he won another term as mayor, and Town Council members Maurice Parris and Marina Farmer were voted out. via News Channel 11http://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/damascus-mayor-re-elected-two-town-council-m... Abingdon Town Council Incumbent Loses Seat By Two Votes- May 7, 2008 Abingdon Town Councilman Bob Howard lost his seat by just two votes, and he said Tuesday night he may challenge the outcome. via Httphttp://www.topix.net/city/damascus-va/2008/05/abingdon-town-council-incumbent-loses-seat-b... |