Narrows NewsLocal news for Narrows, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Tech holds a big family picnic- April 23, 2008 "A lot of good-hearted country people." The Virginia Tech Union sponsored a climbing wall and bungee jump activity during Sunday's picnic on the Drillfield. via New River Valley Currenthttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/tech-holds-a-big-family-picnic?fromrss=1 Narrows fire burns 300 acres; no one injured - roanoke.com- April 21, 2008 "It's going to smoke until we get substantial rain or until everything burns out" A brush fire has burned about 300 acres in the Stock Pen Mountain area of Narrows, officials said. via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/narrows-fire-burns-300-acres-no-one-injured-r... Fire conditions prevail across two Virginias- April 19, 2008 "There haven't been many. Most of them have been pretty small ones and the fire departments have been able to catch them" Dry conditions contributed Thursday to fuel fires in both West Virginia and Virginia, but weather forecasters predict some relief starting Saturday. via Bluefield Daily Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/fire-conditions-prevail-across-two-virginias?... Honoring his dream - Narrows dedicates bridge to April 16 victim- April 17, 2008 "Jarrett built bridges in the words of his family and friends because he never took himself too seriously" A day after thousands of people gathered to remember those killed in the Virginia Tech shootings, one victim is honored with another special ceremony. via WSLShttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/honoring-his-dream-narrows-dedicates-bridge-t... One year after tragedy, debate rages over solutions- April 12, 2008 "If you have a way to stop somebody" Ken Burton, 67, is seen at the Richmond Gun Show at the Richmond International Raceway on March 30. via USA Todayhttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/one-year-after-tragedy-debate-rages-over-solu... Bridge - Under' Troubled Water- April 8, 2008 Christen Poe, a viewer, sent us this picture of Route 759 in Giles County. That's just off Wolf Creek, Route 61, outside Narrows. via WSLS-TV Roanokehttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/bridge-under-troubled-water?fromrss=1 New building site Or a toxic landfill by the New River- April 6, 2008 Giles County debates what to do with a power plant's fly ash Stories by Tim Thornton 381-1669 Alan Kim The Giles County Partnership for Excellence owns Cumberland Park and is using coal ash from Appalachian ... via New River Valley Currenthttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/new-building-site-or-a-toxic-landfill-by-the-... As dump trucks roll, lawyers ready for court- April 4, 2008 "Until the fly ash is actually there, there is no nuisance, is there" The Giles County Partnership for Excellence owns Cumberland Park and plans to use coal ash from Appalachian Power's Glen Lyn power plant to raise more than 7 acres about 30 feet. via New River Valley Currenthttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/as-dump-trucks-roll-lawyers-ready-for-court?f... Police seek suspect in Floyd Co. - roanoke.com- April 1, 2008 "We just want folks in the area to be alert for Mr. Branscome because he may still be armed and dangerous" A man who police suspect of shooting a Virginia State Police trooper, stealing guns and a string of vehicles, and threatening to kill at least one person, was spotted in Floyd County on Sunday morning but ... via Roanoke Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/narrows-va/2008/04/police-seek-suspect-in-floyd-co-roanoke-com?f... |