Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor, will make the traditional final-weekend stops in Christiasnburg and Pulaski on Saturday. It's been traditional for Democrats to spend the final weekend of the campaign in Southwest Virginia.
Meanwhile, Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate, is elsewhere in the state. Here are the official schedules for candidates. Read more »
Virginia State Police confirmed today that missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington sustained a facial injury before she vanished from an Oct. 17 Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.
State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said investigators didn't disclose the fact earlier because the injury was consistent with what a person would sustain after falling and doesn't appear to be related to her disappearance.
The newsroom of The Roanoke Times has more on this story.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Oct. 28: Police say Harrington last seen on bridge in Charlottesville
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad
Whichever high school game you're at tonight, you probably want to be prepared for some weather. Here's what weather journalist Kevin Myatt forecasts:
Cloudy, cool and drizzly. Temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Probably no pouring rain but there might be some light showers.
You can find more weather news on Kevin's Weather Journal blog. And, as always, if you're going to a game, you can share photos at newriver@roanoke.com.
Food writer Lindsey Nair is looking for the best diners, drive-ins and dives in Southwest Virginia. What do readers in the New River Valley think? Are there some here that should be added to her list? Let her know at this post on her Fridge Magnet food blog.
Sportswriter Randy King shares his post-game thoughts in this post on the Insiders sports blog.
Hokie Nation may not be in much of a mood for talking football after Thursday night's loss to North Carolina, but sportswriters Doug Doughty and Randy King still have plenty to say on this week's edition of the Sports TimesCast, our weekly college sports webcast.
If you'd rather hear about something else sports-related, check out Randy King and Aaron McFarling making their weekly picks on Big Lick Sports Picks.
Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor, and the rest of his party's ticket will be in Floyd tonight for the Floyd Jamboree.
Deeds' official schedule is below. If we hear of any appearances in the New River Valley in the closing days of the campaign by any of the Republican statewide contenders, we'll post them here.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009
9:30 PM IN FLOYD - FLOYD COUNTRY STORE FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE. Sen. Deeds, joined by Governor Tim Kaine, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor Jody Wagner and Democratic candidate for Attorney General Steve Shannon, will attend the Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree.
When: 9:30 PM
Where: Floyd Country Store
206 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA
Both candidates for governor will be in Blacksburg Thursday, campaigning in and around the tailgating at the Virginia Tech - North Carolina game.
Here are the official schedules for both Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat Creigh Deeds. McDonnell's is a little sparse on details at the moment; if we get more specifics, we'll post them here.
MCDONNELL:
4:15pm Tailgate at Virginia Tech University
Blacksburg
DEEDS:
4:30 PM IN BLACKSBURG - TAILGATE WITH VIRGINIA TECH YOUNG DEMOCRATS. Sen. Deeds will join the Virginia Tech Young Democrats for a tailgate before the Virginia Tech Hokies take on the University of North Carolina Tarheels. Deeds will talk to students about the importance of getting out to vote on November 3rd.
When: 4:30 PM
Where: Lane Stadium Parking Lot
Corner of Spring Street and Stadium Road
Lot # 1, Space 327
Blacksburg, VA
7 PM IN BLACKSBURG - VIRGINIA TECH VS. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL GAME. Sen. Deeds will attend the Virginia Tech football game. Kick off time is 7:45 PM.
When: 7:00 PM
Where: Lane Stadium
Corner of Spring Street and Stadium Road
Blacksburg, VA
Also, Deeds will be back in the New River Valley on Friday and Saturday. On Friday night, he'll at the Floyd Country Store and on Saturday, he'll be in Christiansburg. Here are details on the Floyd visit; the Christiansburg info hasn't been finalized yet:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009
9:30 PM IN FLOYD - FLOYD COUNTRY STORE FRIDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE. Sen. Deeds will attend the Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree. The Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree features live music and dancing.
When: 9:30 PM
Where: Floyd Country Store
206 South Locust Street
Floyd, VA
State police police today released a timeline of sightings of Morgan Harrington, the Virginia Tech student who went missing at the Metallica concert. They say she was last seen on a bridge near the arena. We have details from the news conference here.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad
Police have scheduled a briefing at 10:30 a.m. today in Charlottesville to release the timeline of events leading up to the disappearance of Morgan Harrington, the Virginia Tech student who went missing at the Metallica concert.
We'll post details here as soon as we have them.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE OF MORGAN DANA HARRINGTON:
* Oct. 26: Metallica adds $50,000 to reward fund
* Oct. 23: Video from vigil for missing Lord Botetourt grad
* Oct. 21: Police set up tips line
* Oct. 20: Police ask Metallica fans to check video and photos for images of missing fan
* Oct. 20: Former teacher describes Harrington as "genuinely nice person"
* Oct. 19: Missing Tech student is Lord Botetourt grad
