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NRV News
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Written by NRV Today
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Travelers heading to the annual Hillsville Flea Market and Gun Show during Labor Day weekend should be prepared for new traffic patterns and considerable traffic delays. The town’s popular flea market and gun show will be held Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1. This year, in addition to heavy traffic and congestion, visitors should be aware of road construction related to the Route 58 Bypass that may prevent them from following their normal routes. Motorists should pay attention to signs and electronic message boards that will warn them of traffic changes as they come into the Hillsville area. Those planning to attend the Flea Market and Gun Show are encouraged to take I-77 and use Exit 14 (Hillsville/Galax) onto Route 58. While congestion is expected on I-77 in this area, the Virginia State Police will be directing traffic at the Exit 14 interchange when needed to promote safe travel. Motorists should watch for stopped vehicles in this area. VDOT Safety Service Patrol will be in the area to assist motorists. The Virginia State Police will be directing traffic at the I-77 and Route 58 interchange. |
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Blacksburg News
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Written by David Grimes
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Christopher Lawrence, who is currently an assistant to the Blacksburg Town Manager, was named Friday the new town manager for Vinton. Lawrence, who will start his new job on September 29, was the top candidate out of 40 applicants who had applied for the position. The decision to hire Lawrence was unanimous by Vinton’s Town Council. His yearly salary will be $85,000. |
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Radford News
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Written by David Grimes
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A Radford jury found James Jones II not guilty of capital murder this morning in Radford Circuit Court. |
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Charlie "Bird" Parker was an American saxophonist and composer. As a young man, he moved to NYC to pursue a career in music. There, Parker met and played with a group of young musicians in Harlem clubs. In 1945, Parker and Dizzy Gillespie made the first bop (or bebop) records, becoming leaders of the bop movement in jazz. Parker's brilliant improvisations, noted for their power and beauty, soon earned the admiration of countless musicians. At what age did Parker begin playing the saxophone?
