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Ferrum students ride bikes to raise money for student in Africa
November 20, 2008 Ferrum students ride bikes to raise money for student in Africa During these tough economic times, it's more important than ever for us to help one another.
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Post Winners
Jerline Guilliams of Callaway, pictured, was the big winner in the News-Post's Thanksgiving giveaway drawing.
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County getting new industry
Franklin County will be getting a new industry next year, one that will provide between 85 and 100 jobs within three years.
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Virginia rockabilly for the impulsive, last-minute traveler
From a news release forwarded to me too late to do anything substantial with it >Virginia Rockabilly Music One of the Main Features at Ferrum Collegea s 35th Blue Ridge Folklife Festival >The beat of the 50a s ...
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Blue Ridge Folklife Festival celebrates 35 years
October 22, 2008 Blue Ridge Folklife Festival celebrates 35 years On Saturday, thousands will return to Ferrum for the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival.
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Ferrum coach's loss leads to a bigger win
Bob Brown has coached in bowl games and in big-time football stadiums such as those at Notre Dame and Louisiana State.
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School administrators encourage children to read
Superintendent Charles Lackey and other top school administrators in Franklin County read to students in the county's elementary schools Thursday as part of a a national campaign to bring attention to the ...
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Crooked Road festival set for Saturday in Rocky Mount
The first annual Franklin Street Festival on the Crooked Road is set for Saturday in downtown Rocky Mount.
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FVFD celebrates 50th anniversary
Fifth District Congressman Virgil H. Goode Jr. heads the list of speakers for the Ferrum Volunteer Fire Department's 50th anniversary open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the building on Route 40 west.
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Gas prices vary widely
Retailers say they are not to blame Staff Photo by Morris Stephenson: Motorists had mixed emotions when they first saw Monday s gasoline prices following a topsy-turvy weekend at the pumps.
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Price of gas soars as supplies dwindle
"Getting gasoline is going to be extremely tight for the next seven to 10 days," warned a local retailer Friday.
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Wedding
Mrs. John Derek Wall Melissa Payne and John Wall speak wedding vows at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church Melissa Ann Payne and John Derek Wall were united in marriage on Aug.
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Ferrum to take on Emory & Henry this weekend
September 4, 2008 Ferrum to take on Emory & Henry this weekend The Ferrum College Panthers open their season this weekend by hosting a big intersectional rivalry meeting with Emory & Henry at 1 p.m. Last ...
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Ferrum College follows VT, other universities going trayless
Students at Ferrum College will have to learn how to carry more food on one plate, or make mulitple trips the next time they go to the dining hall.
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Fire damages home, displaces families
Two families were displaced after their home in Rocky Mount was damaged by fire and smoke Saturday morning.
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Roanoke native, Fleming grad achieves airline promotion
More 'Have you heard?' Archive 'Have you heard?' index Roanoke native Capt. Milton Jordan Jr.
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Twin Oaks Baptist Church
Send us your religion news Your Community, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke, VA 24010 or e-mail yourcommunity@roanoke.com More religion stories Archive Religion index 2313 Henry Farm Road Ferrum, VA 24088 365-6312 ...
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Students back in school
When the new school year begins today in Franklin County, the traffic volume and congestion will increase on county highways as more than 150 school buses will be back on the road to transport students to and ...
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Southern Depot releases first CD
Roger Handy's name has been synonymous for more than 30 years with bluegrass music in Franklin County and throughout the country.
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New teachers welcomed to the county
Superintendent Charles Lackey challenged the new teachers in the Franklin County school system "to be the best and professional" as they prepare for the 2008-2009 school year.
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