Devil's Backbone Flag Draws Attention In Iron Gate
In Iron Gate Virginia locals keep a flag atop Devil's Backbone on Wilson Mountain above the Jackson River. The enduring banner, guarded by residents and longtime town stewards, has survived harsh winds and years of changing volunteers.
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U.S
Wilson Mountain
Jackson River
Iron Gate Gorge
Alleghany County
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Williams
Chazy Nicely
Williams’ Son
Alan
A.J.” Williams
Hill Top Market and Produce
Hill Top
Andy Griffith
Jackson
Cowpasture
James
Tabor
Nicely
Brackenridge
Mary Brackenridge
Steve
Iron Gate Volunteer Fire Department
Devil’s Backbone
Belinda Harris
Knife-wielding man halts Staples Center game standoff
A steak knife-wielding man entered Staples Center and held guards and police at bay for about an hour before being detained. VIPs were evacuated, players watched from outside, and the Clippers beat the Cavaliers 100-92 despite the disruption. The incident occurred ahead of the Clippers Cavaliers game.
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Staples Center
Los Angeles Clippers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Lee Zeidman
Arena
Zeidman
Cavaliers
Oklahoma
Clippers
Blake Griffin
DeAndre Jordan
Randy Foye
Retirement Planning Today class offered at New River College
New River Community and Technical College presents Retirement Planning Today for adults 50 to 70 on March 10 and 15 at Jefferson Office Park Lewisburg from 6 30 to 9 30 p m Instructor Tony Mazelon a registered representative with J J B Hilliard W L Lyons LLC explains time tested strategies for informed financial decisions The course covers self employed and corporate government employee concerns Advance registration is required by calling 304 929 6735
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New River Community and_ Technical College
Jefferson Office Park
S. Jefferson St
Tony Mazelon
J.J. B. Hilliard
W.L. Lyons, LLC
New River Office of Workforce Education
College starts evening AAS Accounting degree March 2011
The college will offer an evening accelerated AAS in Accounting beginning Spring 2011 with a first cohort forming. Classes meet Tuesday evenings, each course seven weeks long with face to face instruction. Inquiries to Margaret Dye at margaret.dye sw.edu or 276-964-7277.
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Rotary
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Tazewell
Pryor
Margaret Dye
Margaret
Dye
Unemployment up in most large U S metro areas in January
The Labor Department reports unemployment rose in 351 of 372 large U S metro areas in January due to seasonal layoffs. The national rate fell to 9.0 percent from 9.4 in December, though metro figures are more volatile. El Centro tops list at 25.1 percent amid housing bust woes.
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Labor Department
Midwest
el Centro
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