Early Snowstorm Ravages Virginia Regions With Power Outages
An historic early season snowstorm blankets Northern and Western Virginia and into New England. Up to 13 inches fall at Big Meadows with widespread outages affecting over 200000 utility customers. Roads and Skyline Drive blocked, hospitals run on generators, and schools close as crews restore service.
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New England
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Madison County
Augusta County
Roanoke Valley
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Front Royal
Prince William County
Winchester
Botetourt
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Roanoke
Franklin
Loudoun
Blue Ridge Parkway
Waynesboro
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Early Snow Forces Bath County Resort to Wind Down
Snow blanketed Bath County and cut power to several counties before noon on October 10. By afternoon only half the county had electricity and school was cancelled. The Homestead in Hot Springs kept some operations with limited power while guests used flashlights for navigation and meals by candlelight.
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Millboro
Bath County
Tina Pickett
Sheriff's Department
Highland County
Bath
Alleghany
Rockbridge
Hugh Landes
Hot Springs
Ford accuses Carter of ruining healthy economy at William and Mary
Former President Gerald Ford told about 3500 at the College of William and Mary that Carter worsened the economy with spending, citing higher inflation interest and unemployment. He argued 1977 policies were healthier and urged quiet diplomacy with the Soviet bloc over Cuba.
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College of William & Mary
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