Budget negotiators miss first deadline to reach deal

Senators are retreating somewhat on fattened court fees to help balance Virginia's recession-wracked budget, but delegates aren't impressed.
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Virginia House OKs bill opposing Soering's release

Tuesdays resolution reflects the General Assemblys disfavor at Democratic former Gov. Tim Kaines request in his terms final days that Attorney General Eric Holder transfer Jens Soering to a German prison.
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School board members unconvinced on Perrymont closure

Three Lynchburg school board members said Tuesday that Superintendent Paul McKendrick will need to do more to win their votes for the closure of Perrymont Elementary.
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Roanoke City School board threatens legal action against state

The Roanoke City School Board must adopt a budget by next Monday.  The board meets tonight.  Superintendent Rita Bishop will lay out her recommendations for cuts.
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Man charged in two Lynchburg purse snatchings

Officers arrested Harrison Brian Robinson, 34, after an incident near Rowland Drive and Rivermont Avenue
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Robbery at Flying Jay truck stop in Wytheville

A strong armed robbery Tuesday at the Flying Jay gas station in Wytheveille, thats according to state police.
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Lynchburg High school students may benefit from Bedford research center

CAER and Lynchburg City Schools have signed an agreement that will let students from E.C. Glass and Heritage high schools visit the center and watch scientific research
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Bent Mountain Elementary on the chopping block, but what's next?

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will at some point have to decide what to do with Bent Mountain Elementary, since its slated to close at the end of the year.
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Man arrested in Mill Mountain Coffee robbery

Roanoke Police arrested Carl Jeune Tuesday night. He's charged in connection with a robbery outside of Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea in downtown Roanoke.
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ACC hands out 2009-10 basketball honors

The ACC handed out player of the year, coach of the year, rookie of the year and top defender awards Tuesday.
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