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Starchild Abraham Cherrix moves on - 5.20.08
Life has been sweet recently for a Floyd County teenager. Starchild Abraham Cherrix has remained out of the courts . . .out of the doctor's office . .and pretty much out of the headlines. WVTF's Connie Stevens has his story and the story of a the state law that bears his name.
Starchild Abraham Cherrix and his mom Rose.
Listen33 Jefferson scholars to attend UVA - 5.20.08
Now that the graduating class of 2008 is moving on from the grounds of the University of Virginia, the school readies for the arrival of first year students this fall. Among them will be 33 Jefferson scholars; students who have received a full scholarship through a foundation that's been serving the university for nearly 30 years. WVTF''s Luke Church has more
ListenVirginia students attend science fair - 5.16.08
It's not your typical teenager that spends their free time trying to find a cure for cancer, or searching for alternative fuel sources. But those are pretty mainstream pasttimes at the "Intel International Science and Engineering Fair", underway in Atlanta. WVTF's Connie Stevens introduces us to two Virginia students competing for top prizes and scholarships.
ListenHigh gas prices cause change in driving habits - 5.12.08
For many in Central and Southwestern Virginia, the point of "sustained pain" has arrived. That's when gas prices remain so high people start changing their driving habits to include carpooling, biking, or other methods. Organizers of this Friday's "Clean Commute Day" in Roanoke say commuters are pledging to do so in record numbers. WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli has more.
Dan Casey rides his bicycle to work in downtown Roanoke every day. (Photo by Dutchie Mirolli, WVTF News)
Sharebike has its main headquarters in the market building in downtown Roanoke. (Photo by Dutchie Mirolli, WVTF News)
ListenRoanoke readies for deliquent property tax sale - 5.9.08
In Roanoke and in many localities across the WVTF listening area, it's that time of year, when city governments auction properties that are behind on real estate taxes. WVTF's Connie Stevens has more.
ListenW&L article causes outrage - 5.7.08
An article in a student run newspaper at Washington and Lee University has prompted what one person calls a campus outrage, and sparked a community conversation. WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli has more.
ListenMark Warner begins U. S. Senate campaign tour - 5.6.08
Former Govenor Mark Warner has begun a four-day, 11-city tour of Virginia, in his bid to win the U. S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring John Warner. WVTF's Connie Stevens has this report.
ListenSW Virginia addresses daycare need - 5.5.08
A recently formed group in southwestern Virginia is trying to address a critical need: Daycare for children and infants. WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli reports.
ListenCamping out at new fast food restaurant - 5.1.08
Why would people travel from as far away as South Carolina to Roanoke to camp out at a new Chick fil A restaurant? WVTF's Connie Stevens explains in this feature report.
ListenFamily holds fundraiser for meningitis research - 5.1.08
The American College Health Association reports close to 125 cases of meningitis occur on college campuses every year. In 2006, the statistics came to life for a Charlottesville family, now on a mission to raise awareness and money for research. They're holding the Second Moonlight Walk/Run for Meningitis in memory of Jennifer Wells, Saturday, May 3 at 7:45 p.m. at Monticello High School. WVTF's Connie Stevens has this report.
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