Graham Chuckie Predicts Spring In Virginia Town
Graham Chuckie the groundhog, cited by Virginia town council member Cecile Barrett, emerged from its den in Double Gates and frolicked in her yard, signaling spring. Observers note Chuckie has appeared in late January or February for years, with claims of predicting notable storms like the March 13 1993 blizzard.
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Bill Archer
Luefield
Virginia House votes to retire historic state song Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
The Virginia House of Delegates approved by 100 to 0 a motion to retire the state song Carry Me Back to Old Virginia. Critics say the song glorifies slavery with terms like darkey and massa while supporters claim it preserves heritage. No debate occurred as the measure passed to remove the song from state practice.
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General Assembly
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Weather shows sunny mild high near 50s
Mostly sunny and milder weather forecast with a high in the upper 50s. Tonight mostly clear with a mid 30s low. A weather package note appears alongside a tip line and regional county references.
Chilhowie man kills girlfriend and child then himself
In Smyth County Virginia police say 26 year old Eric MShazier shot and killed his 23 year old girlfriend Michelle Olson and their 21 month old son Eric Michael Shazier before taking his own life near Hungry Mother State Park. Tyrone Montgomery 39 was wounded but survived.
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Eric M. Shazier
Hungry Mother State Park
Smyth County
Eric Michael Shazier
Scott Sexton
Virginia
Michelle Olson
Sexton
Tyrone Montgomery
Montgomery
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Shazier
Grundy Wrestling Club wins 11th straight state title
The Grundy Wrestling Club captured its 11th consecutive state championship at the Salem Civic Center, drawing more than 3,000 fans. Seven Grundy wrestlers earned state titles. Senior Michael Hartford credited crowd support for boosting the team. Coach Travis Viser called the tournament unforgettable. Fans lauded the blue and gold rally and energy from the large home crowd.
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Hartford
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Viser
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Bluefield Senior Named National Merit Scholar Finalist
Bluefield High School senior Kray Davis, 17, was a National Merit semifinalist last fall and learned on February 6 that she has advanced to finalist status. An essay and a teacher recommendation helped her move closer to earning the National Merit Scholar title.
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Kray Davis
Jamaal Crenshaw
Bluefield High School
Jamaal
Virginia House panel OKs broader notification bill
A House Courts of Justice committee approved a version allowing a pregnant teenager to notify grandparents and adult siblings instead of parents before an abortion. The bill, pushed by Sen. Mark L. Earley, faces Gov. George Allen who opposes broader relative notification. The committee sent the measure to the House floor 20-2, with waivers for abuse cases and a judge review option.
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Governor Sees Teen Ambition Fueling Welfare Reform
West Virginia Governor Cecil Underwood urged Hi-Y Youth leaders to channel youthful ambition to help needy and illiterate residents move off welfare. Speaking at the Hi-Y Youth in Government Leadership Luncheon at the Marriott, he linked illiteracy reduction to welfare reform and praised teen leaders for motivating others.
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Marriott
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