North Cross won the VISAA State Championship Saturday.
Back Row: Asst. Coach Shannon Yopp, Gussie Revercomb, Lauren Oddo, Catherine Merritt, Emma Caveness, Anna Black, Hilary Cox, Kaki Comer, Manager Emma Florin, Head Coach Heather Donaho
Front Row: Mary McConaughy, Marli Dabareiner, Sarah Jessee.
Submitted by Chris Caveness.
The Cave Spring Middle School Robotics Club won first place in Teamwork at the First Lego League Robotics Challenge and qualified for the state tournament at JMU on December 5-6.
Team members include,
Submitted by Stuart Rawlings
Congratulations to the gymnasts at Roanoke Academy of Gymnastics for the great job they did competing in the Coventry Commonwealth Games on November 14, 2009.
The team brought home 44 gold medals, 34 silver medals, and 30 bronze medals as well as many ribbons for 4th through 8th place.
Picture: front row: Megan Benzie (SW County), Abby Slate (SW County), Brooke Leftwich (SW County), Lauren Simmons (Franklin County)
Back row: Coaches Nikki Sweeney and Eric Wagner
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To celebrate 15 successful years in business, The Gem Gallery is changing it’s name to Frantz Diamonds & Jewelry. Sherry Frantz, owner, is expanding the diamond jewelry she offers, including Infinity Diamonds from Belgium. In an economy where most small businesses are suffering, Sherry is thriving!
To start things off, November 22nd , Frantz Diamonds & Jewelry will be featured in a “sticky” on the front page of the Roanoke Times. One lucky person will win 75% off any item they purchase at the store! Hundreds more will receive 20% off.
December 3rd will be an all day event on location, 3540 Electric Road. Door Prizes of diamonds, pearls, coupons, & more will be handed out throughout the day. 50% off hundreds of items! Frantz Diamonds & Jewelry will continue to offer: Gold Buying, Watch Repair, a Full Service Jeweler.
Sherry is making a new name for herself in the Diamond industry and is bringing her expertise into her store in Roanoke. Frantz Diamonds & Jewelry is going to reflect that change to the Roanoke Valley. The steadfast reputation Sherry has earned as the premier, local jewelry store in Roanoke is now going to improve.
Frantz Diamonds & Jewelry, known as The Gem Gallery
Est. 1994 by Sherry Badii Frantz
Promenade Park. 3540 Electric Road. Roanoke, VA
www.FrantzDiamonds.com (under construction)
please contact Anita Fullmer- Savoirfairewedding@gmail.com
cell-540-797-9540 to schedule interviews, articles, advertising.
Submitted by Anita Fullmer, Director of Marketing.
The show will be held at the Taylor Masonic Lodge on Texas street in Salem, behind the Salem football stadium. Show will feature homemade items such as fudge, apple butter, dog treats, breads, and soup mixes, hand painted gourds, wooden items, ornaments, bracelets of hand-rolled beads, "quote signs", quilts and quilt racks, jewelry, yard art and more!
Admission and parking are free.
50% of concession proceeds will be donated to St.Francis Service Dogs.
Submitted by Sharon Tarpley, Show Coordinator.
Roanoke County police send this update on the truck wreck on U.S. 220 southbound near the Franklin County line:
5:05 PM I just spoke to SGT Matze who is the supervisor at the scene of the tractor trailer crash on RT 220. He advises at this time all lanes of Rt 220 are open. The crossover at Willow Branch will be closed as the tractor trailer is now resting in the median. Plans are made to pull the tractor trailer into the crossover and unhook the trailer so another tractor truck can be connected to it for transportation. The wrecker will then tow the crashed tractor. If the roadway requires additional closing, it will be sporadic and just for a few minutes later in the evening.
Thanks
Stephen B. Turner
Administrative Lieutenant
Roanoke County Police Department
We've received this update from the Roanoke County Police Department about the truck accident on U.S. 220 south near the Franklin County line?
In reference to the release about Rt 220 at Willow Branch being closed, I have received an update from the supervisor at the scene. Tow trucks are currently trying to upright the tractor trailer. One lane of southbound traffic is moving slowly, causing traffic delays. At times, the northbound traffic also will have to be stopped to allow the wreckers to position for the moving of the tractor trailer. Efforts are being made to have the roadway clear by 5:00 PM but drivers should be aware of the possibility of further delays lasting longer than 5:00 PM
Stephen B. Turner
Administrative Lieutenant
Roanoke County Police Department
My son Dalton Hughes has been hunting since age 8, now age 10. Over his 2 years of hunting with his father on our own property in South West Roanoke County he successfully took his first buck on opening day of rifle. (11-14-09) Check out this beautiful 8 point buck.
Submitted by Tonya Hughes.
An overturned tractor-trailer has closed one southbound lane of U.S. 220 in Roanoke County near the Franklin County line.
The tractor-trailer, carrying 38,000 pounds of Tupperware, rolled on its side near Willow Branch Road. Roanoke County police are allowing small vehicles to slowly pass the wreck in the left lane. Drivers of large vehicles are being asked to stay in the right lane.
Officers are awaiting additional tow trucks to lift the trailer upright. They estimate the lane closure may be in place until 4 p.m.
No one was injured in the crash.
Here's the full text of the release from the Roanoke County Police Department:
Blocked Roadway - Franklin Road
• Type of Crash: Single Vehicle Crash
• Date of Crash: 11/19/09 Time of Crash: 1156
• Location of Crash: Frannklin Road at Willow Branch (Southbound Lanes)
• Investigating Officer: Wes Campbell
• Victim Name(s): na
• Suspect Name(s): na
• Charges if Applicable: Unknown (still under investigation)
• The road was blocked to traffic
• Alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor.
• Seatbelts N/A
• Unknown if weather was a factor at this time.
• Additional Remarks: Roanoke County Police Officers are on the scene of a single vehicle traffic crash involving a tractor trailer which has rolled over on its side. The location of the crash is in the southbound lanes of Franklin Road at Willow Branch which is near the Franklin County line. At this time officers are allowing cars and smaller vehilces to use the left lane to slowly pass the scene. Larger vehicles are encouraged to stay in the right hand lane as they will not be allowed to pass the limited width of travel space. The tractor trailer is carrying 38,000 pounds of Tupperware. There were no injuries in the crash. Officers are awaiting additional tow trucks to attempt to upright the tractor trailer. It is expected the roadway may be blocked with limited moving of vehicles until around 1600 hours. This message prepared by Lt. S. B. Turner (777-8650)
The outcome wasn't what Titan fans were hoping for, but we still have a nice photo gallery of the action from Tuesday's night state quarterfinal volleyball game between Hidden Valley and E.C. Glass in Lynchburg.
These photos come from Chris Runk.
You can view them in the slideshow above or in this gallery format.
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