Flag Elicits Strong Emotions In Valley
The Confederate flag sparks heated debate in Shenandoah Valley amid national uproar after last week’s Charleston church massacre. Residents like Jere my Hilliard defend heritage while others call it a symbol of hate as investigations into Dylann Roof proceed.
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Luray Family Injured In Fire Near Luray
A Page County family was injured when a house north of Luray caught fire early Wednesday. Aaron Weakley woke to a smoke alarm and evacuated his wife Amy and children Cassie Alie and Emilee. Cassie was flown to UVA Medical Center for smoke inhalation and burns. Aaron Amy and the other two daughters were treated at Page Memorial Hospital.
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Senate approves fast track trade bill amid partisan clash
The Republican led Congress passed major trade legislation supported by President Obama and opposed by most GOP members. The Senate's 60 to 38 vote sends the measure to the White House for signature as a companion aid bill for workers harmed by imports moves quickly through the House.
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Blue Ridge Community College to Offer Pilot Training
Weyers Cave based Blue Ridge Community College will start commercial pilot training this fall in partnership with Blue Ridge Aviation. The 17 credit hour program leads to a career studies certificate enabling flight of a single engine commercial aircraft. Virginia has only two colleges with such programs, joining Liberty University’s aeronautics effort.
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Boston Bomber Breaks Silence Before Death Sentence
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, awaiting death by execution, apologized in court for the first time in over two years. He asked for relief and healing for victims as U.S. District Judge George O'Toole Jr. reflected on the lasting impact of evil.
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