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WEBSep 21, 2024 · Grayson Blue Devils downs the Buffaloes. DOUG THOMPSON Saturday, September 21, 2024. The loss puts the football Buffs record at 2-2 for the season. Read More ».
A hurricane in Florida brings back memories of home
WEB5 hours ago · September 29, 2024. Ethel McPeak and her Harley Davidson in 1946. The hurricane that devastated parts of Florida after it landed on the West coast just north of my hometown of Tampa this past week brings pleasant and painful memories of my birthplace and my earlier years there living in the small town of …
A tragedy that could have been avoided – Blue Ridge Muse
WEBOct 1, 2008 · A tragedy that could have been avoided. Shawn Brent Gerald, the 28-year-old son of Floyd County Supervisor Fred Gerald of Indian Valley, died Sunday night when his motorcycle crashed into a car turning left on U.S. 11 near Fairlawn. The driver of the car, Jerry Wayne Viars, 35, of Max Meadows, was charged by …
Sam Elliott says it like it is about felon Trump – Blue Ridge Muse
WEB2 days ago · I became a fan of actor Sam Elliott many years ago when he starred in the movie “Lifeguard ” enjoyed his made for TV films with Tom Selleck, where they played brothers and his movie role in “Mask,” when he played a motorcycle club leader whose gang helped protect Roy Lee “Rocky” Dennis (December 4, 1961 – October 4, 1978) was an American teenager who had craniodiaphyseal ...
Sunday, September 29, 2024 – Blue Ridge Muse
WEB1 day ago · The latest hurricane to strike Florida reminds me of a hometown I left 71 years ago.
When living on the edge catches up with some of us
WEBDOUG THOMPSON. August 13, 2024. My father spent most of his time in World War II on board the USS Missouri, the battleship built in record time to avenge Pearl Harbor. He and his fellow sailors felt they were likely to die as the ship headed for Tokyo in 1945 to attack in a bloody battle to end the war. Military leaders expected more than a ...
Hobbled but still cheering wins by the Buffaloes, Lady Buffs
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · The Lady Buffs are frequent visitors to state tournaments. They beat Glenvar 54-36 at Radford University on Monday night for the Region 2C win but the boys lost to Radford High 57-46 in the second game. Under VHSL rules, both teams have qualified for the state tournament because of semi-final wins in the region.
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WEBAug 6, 2024 · A large abscess containing multiple bacteria, including a rare one that infected my blood, plus a previously undiagnosed heart problem, has me attached to monitors and a medical vacuum pump that pulls infected toxins from my body 24 hours a day while a catheter in my arm delivers a massive antibiotic nonstop tries ts …
Winter Weather, wind and floyd warnings – Blue Ridge Muse
WEBJan 9, 2024 · Freezing rain with chances of glazed ice remain into effect by at least noon today with Floyd County Public Schools closed, along with several other surrounding systems in Southwester Virginia and warnings to be …