http://www.headlineva.com/index.php/news/ Virginia News en scottb@vpa.net Copyright 2012 2012-02-10T23:00:00+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304691 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304691#When:05:10:05Z Fifty-five years after he helped found the fire department, Pug Wells is stepping down. But he's not done answering the call of duty.ELLISTON — Pug Wells remembers the one time he got seriously hurt during more than half a century of racing to fires, floods and wrecks. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:05+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304696 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304696#When:05:10:05Z She balanced being a respected Roanoke Valley pastor, wife and mother of nine.Jessie C. EnglishShe touched thousands of ordinary lives, whether it was an encouraging word, mentorship or charity. She'll be remembered by many for her lead-by-example mentality, nurturing spirit, wisdom, unconditional love and enduring patience. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:05+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304697 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304697#When:05:10:05Z The commonwealth's attorney in Roanoke will prosecute a teacher in an assault case.Roanoke Commonwealth's Attorney Donald Caldwell will serve as special prosecutor for a misdemeanor assault case in Botetourt County involving a high school teacher and a student.The case has been set for a bench trial at 1 p.m. Feb. 16. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:05+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304694 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304694#When:05:10:04Z A new plan will require school employees to work more days than a current offer.The Roanoke County School Board voted Thursday evening to extend the current early retirement offer to employees until March 9.The board approved a change that will take effect for employees retiring early next year. Under the new plan, employees older than 55 who retire early will receive 20 percent of their annual salary and will work 80 percent of the contracted days over five years. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304695 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304695#When:05:10:04Z Western Virginia Land Trust's executive director, Roger Holnback, has resigned from the job he's held for more than a decade.Holnback, 57, has worked with the land trust since 2001, according to a news release. During that time, the land trust worked with the Roanoke City Council to establish conservation easements on Carvins Cove Natural Reserve and Mill Mountain Park. Holnback also helped the Western Virginia Land Trust win national accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance last… Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304681 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304681#When:05:10:04Z The UNC athlete said he saw the defendant choking the victim months before her death.CHARLOTTESVILLE — The romantic rival of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend testified Thursday that he saw the defendant with his arm around her neck months before her death. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304680 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304680#When:05:10:04Z The installation of air cleaners at the elementary school follows worries about lead paint and dust.Roanoke school officials are placing air purifiers in every classroom at Highland Park Elementary School, even as they say there's no evidence of contamination from recent construction work.The move comes one week after concerns were made public about lead paint chips and dust at the school, which is undergoing a replacement of its heating and cooling system. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304698 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304698#When:05:10:04Z Kathleen GuziThe Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Monday night and gather in a closed session to discuss the position of County Administrator Kathleen Guzi. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304692 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304692#When:05:10:04Z Without the Tech president, no individual defendants remain in the wrongful death lawsuits filed by shooting victims' parents.A judge's written ruling in two $10 million wrongful death claims against Virginia Tech may change the landscape of the high-profile case that has dragged on for three years. Roanoke 2012-02-10T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100316/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100316/1002/rss#When:23:45:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T23:45:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100320/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100320/1002/rss#When:23:45:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T23:45:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100313/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100313/1002/rss#When:19:33:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T19:33:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100317/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100317/1002/rss#When:19:32:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T19:32:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100314/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100314/1002/rss#When:19:32:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T19:32:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100312/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100312/1002/rss#When:19:31:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T19:31:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100315/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100315/1002/rss#When:19:30:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T19:30:00+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100318/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120210/NEWS01/202100318/1002/rss#When:19:28:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T19:28:00+00:00 http://thecarrollnews.com/bookmark/17466755 http://thecarrollnews.com/bookmark/17466755#When:12:57:54Z In an effort to get ahead of some of the most challenging childhood learning disabilities, some folks in the Twin Counties are going all in with $100,000. The Smart Beginnings Twin County coalitio... Carroll County 2012-02-09T12:57:54+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/one-dead-shooting-n-east-st-ar-1676541/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/one-dead-shooting-n-east-st-ar-1676541/#When:10:18:22Z VSP says Patricia A. Cook, 54, got into physical alteraction with Culpeper Police officer Waynesboro 2012-02-09T10:18:22+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/1/lovingston-bbt-evacuated-after-suspicious-briefcas-ar-1676207/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/1/lovingston-bbt-evacuated-after-suspicious-briefcas-ar-1676207/#When:09:02:02Z The BB&T branch in Lovingston was evacuated after a "suspicious" briefcase was found outside, authorities said. Waynesboro 2012-02-09T09:02:02+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/augusta-supervisors-hear-strong-support-governors--ar-1674819/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/augusta-supervisors-hear-strong-support-governors--ar-1674819/#When:05:30:00Z The Augusta County Board of Supervisors were confronted Wednesday night with a strong lobby from supporters of the Augusta County Schools, worried about potential budget cuts, including the possible elimination of the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School. Waynesboro 2012-02-09T05:30:00+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/dusting-past-ar-1674779/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/dusting-past-ar-1674779/#When:05:30:00Z After less than a year and a half, 1 East Beverley St., otherwise known as the former Hogshead building or what used to be The Bookstack, is close to being completely revamped. Waynesboro 2012-02-09T05:30:00+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/wintergreen-announces-financial-plan-ar-1675032/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/wintergreen-announces-financial-plan-ar-1675032/#When:05:30:00Z Wintergreen Resort on Wednesday announced the broad outlines of a plan to combat financial challenges that includes the elimination of fewer than a dozen full-time jobs as part of an overall restructuring of operations. Waynesboro 2012-02-09T05:30:00+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/augusta-county-proceeds-mills-creek-dam-renovation-ar-1674900/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/augusta-county-proceeds-mills-creek-dam-renovation-ar-1674900/#When:05:30:00Z Augusta County Supervisors voted Wednesday to authorize its portion of funding to renovate Mills Creek Dam in the Sherando/Lyndhurst area. Waynesboro 2012-02-09T05:30:00+00:00 http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/editorial-right-prescription-ar-1674870/ http://www2.newsvirginian.com/news/wnv-news/2012/feb/09/editorial-right-prescription-ar-1674870/#When:05:30:00Z On Wednesday, this newspaper applauded the selection of a Fishersville site as the home of Mary Baldwin College’s new graduate health sciences program, mainly because the location puts the institution within a mile radius of both Augusta Health and the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. Waynesboro 2012-02-09T05:30:00+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304607 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304607#When:05:10:04Z Pending the outcome of the appeal, the school system has delayed its termination decision.A Botetourt County high school teacher convicted Tuesday in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of misdemeanor assault and battery of a student has appealed the case to Circuit Court. Schools Superintendent Tony Brads said the school board will not take up whether to terminate the employment of teacher Victor Terry, 37, pending the outcome of the appeals process. Instead, Terry will… Roanoke 2012-02-09T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304608 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304608#When:05:10:04Z Wilton Little died last month at age 92 and was still piloting his plane into December.Wilton LittleWhen you get to be 90 years old, getting out of bed in the morning can be an act of defiance. Roanoke 2012-02-09T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304610 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304610#When:05:10:04Z Doug ChittumDoug Chittum, Roanoke County's former economic development director, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a drunken driving charge in the county's General District Court.But the judge didn't finalize the matter. Roanoke 2012-02-09T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304620 http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/304620#When:05:10:04Z A prosecutor said George Huguely remarked in one email that he "should have killed" his ex-girlfriend.CHARLOTTESVILLE — A former University of Virginia lacrosse player and the ex-girlfriend he is accused of killing traded allegations of infidelity and angry emails in the months before her death, with one of his messages saying: "I should have killed you," prosecutors said Wednesday. Roanoke 2012-02-09T05:10:04+00:00 http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120209/NEWS01/120209004/1002/rss http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120209/NEWS01/120209004/1002/rss#When:03:33:00Z Staunton 2012-02-09T03:33:00+00:00 http://www.headlineva.com/index.php/news/