Hot air balloon crashes into power lines in Texas
LOCKHART Texas AP A hot air balloon struck high tension power lines and crashed into a pasture in Central Texas killing all 16 aboard A NTSB official said the disaster is the worst of its kind in U S history Witnesses describe scorched ground under the wires Pilot identified by a friend as Skip Nichols 49 among those on board include Matt and Sunday Rowan both 34 from San Antonio who were recently married
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Alan Lirette
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Lirette
Matt Rowan
Sunday Rowan
Josh Rowan
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Tax Free Weekend At Vean Home Center Elkton
Jim Worley, sales associate at Vean Home Center in Elkton, organizes the store chain saw section on Wednesday as the store announces a tax-free weekend. The promotion includes chain saws and a range of emergency preparedness and back-to-school items.
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Vean Home Center
Elkton
Virginia tax-free weekend expands to back to school and preparedness
In Harrisonburg Virginia consumer tax relief returns for a three day period Friday through Sunday offering tax free back-to-school items clothing emergency preparedness supplies and energy efficient water conservation products. Local hardware retailers note many customers are unaware and will promote the event with signs and posters to boost awareness.
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Virginia General Assembly
Jake Griffin
Randy’s
Pope Urges Youth to Believe in New Humanity at World Youth Day
Pope Francis urged hundreds of thousands of youths in Krakow to believe in a new humanity stronger than evil and unbound by borders at World Youth Day. He also prayed at Auschwitz and pressed for an end to terrorism during a weeklong pilgrimage in Poland. He met with Poland’s political and church leaders as crowds gathered in a vast field outside Krakow.
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Trump accused of degrading comments over fallen soldier
Hillary Clinton criticized Donald Trump for insulting Muslims after a U S Army captain was killed in Iraq. The soldier's father urged Republican leaders to distance themselves from Trump as he challenged Gold Star families' remarks and Trump defended his response by asking if he is not allowed to react.
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National Night Out Aims to Build City Ties
Harrisonburg police seek stronger ties with community members during National Night Out. Lt Kurt Lee emphasizes open dialogue as HPD continues outreach in this nationwide effort begun in 1984 by the U S. Department of Justice.
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Flea Market Plan Heads to Rockingham Board Hearing
The Barn at 917 Muddy Creek Road near Hinton seeks a special use permit for an outdoor flea and farm market. Sandra Heatwole, applicant, aims for multiple permanent inside vendors selling antiques and crafted items, plus outside produce. Hearing 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Rockingham County Administration Center after 3 p.m. sessions.
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Rockingham County
Hinton
E. Gay St
Sandra G. Heatwole
Heatwale
Muddy Creek Road
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