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Arrest in Sisters' Death
A man accused of killing two Emporia-area sisters is arraigned on two counts of first degree murder.
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Man Charged in Emporia Sisters' Stabbings
A Virginia man has been arrested in the deaths of two elderly sisters found along a rural North Carolina road more than two years ago.
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City and county taxes due by Dec. 5
M Staff Writer All taxes in Greensville County are due by Dec. 5. and 2008 real estate taxes are due Dec.
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Today's events
The fourth annual Veterans Day program will be held at Christian Outreach Ministries, 632 Virginia Ave., at 5 p.m. today with Pastors Garland and Windy Chambliss presiding.
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Lowerya s goal: Help 1,000 families this Thanksgiving
Staff Writer While many families are eagerly looking forward to a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings, not everyone can afford the traditional holiday meal.
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Forbes stays in Congress, Mark Warner headed to DC
M Editor Two Congressional races also appeared on ballots in the city and the county on Tuesday.
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Railroad warns about close calls
M Staff Writer The Norfolk, Franklin and Danville Railway has been receiving calls from its engineers alerting the railway that there have been some close calls between trains and vehicles recently.
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Adams reelected Emporia mayor
M Editor Taking about 51 percent of the vote, Mayor Sam Adams will return to the office following his victory in Tuesday's general election.
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a Mission of Mercya extended here
M Editor More than 500 people received free dental services in a 'Mission of Mercy' dental happening that took place on Saturday in Emporia.
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Church News
Elder T. Covington and the House of Prayer will be the special guest at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Outreach Center.
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Boys and Girls Club hosts Kids Festival on Halloween
While kids may prefer to plan their Halloween activities based on where they can garner the most candy, parents usually plan Halloween activities that are based on safety.
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Christmas Happiness drive begins
M Staff Writer In times of economic hardship the underprivileged get pinched harder than anyone else.
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Profile: Sharon Jadrnak
M Staff Writer Since moving here almost a decade ago Sharon Jadrnak has become "Emporia's community activist." Jadrnak, who is married to Kevin Kessler, has one son, William, a first-grader at Greensville ...
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Meherrin River Cleanup Day
M Editor A big turnout is hoped for this weekend as volunteers wade into the Meherrin River in Emporia on Meherrin River Cleanup Day.
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VIRGINIA: Feds boost grant to promote state jobs
The U.S. Economic Development Administration is giving a boost to a program to bring higher-paying jobs to two economically depressed regions of Virginia.
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Voter registration at record levels for this election
Everything about the 2008 Presidential election is different from previous Presidential elections, and wether it is because of the candidates themselves or the state of the National economy, more Virginians ...
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Warner stumps in Emporia
Don Koralewski/Independent-Messenger Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Mark Warner speaks with Greensville County Adminstrator David Whittington during a stop on the campaign trail.
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Your Opinion
Thursday in Old Towne a great success for Petersburg To the Editor: You know summer is over when the crowds stop coming to Old Towne Petersburg on Thursday evening.
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Episcopal parishes in Emporia, Purdy quit over gay issue - roanoke.com
Two small parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia have quit the denomination over gay ordination and joined a group of dissident churches based in Northern Virginia.
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Sloan charged with murder
M Staff Writer A pregnant teenager shot on Oct. 5 has succumbed to her injuries.
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