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Newport News townhouse damaged by fire
NEWPORT NEWS A townhouse in the 1000 block of Willow Green Drive was damaged by fire this morning, fire officials said. One of the residents had minor burns to his hand, a Fire Department news release says. An off-duty city firefighter/medic helped evacuate the adjoining homes.
News of the Past
who has deep genealogical roots to Winston County, provides news from past editions of the Winston County Journal. The Winston County Board of Supervisors posted a notice of the new "Dog Law" which was passed in the July term.
News in brief
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
News Wrap: Afghan Passenger Bus Bombing Kills at Least 25
Listen to the Audio In other news Wednesday, a roadside bomb killed at least 25 passengers and wounded 20 others when it hit a bus in southern Afghanistan. Also, due to furloughs, California state workers will be forced to take an extra three unpaid days off every month until the Legislature adopts a budget. HARI SREENIVASAN: A bus packed with passengers hit a roadside bomb in Southern ...
World champion auctioneer at Dunlap Livestock Auction on August 6
World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Kyle Shobe will help the Schaben family celebrate the 60th anniversary of owning and operating Dunlap Livestock Auction, 701 Highway 30 West, Dunlap, on Friday, August 6.
World's richest man buys mansion from Soviet immigrant
The world's richest man, Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim, has bought the Duke-Semans Mansion in New York for $44 million from a former Soviet immigrant, the Luxist site said.
World stock markets gain amid strong earnings
World stocks advanced Wednesday as strong corporate earnings and signals of an improving European economy outweighed fading U.S. consumer confidence.
World of Warcraft Expansion Gets Approval in China
World of Warcraft expansion "Wrath of the Lich King" clears a major government hurdle in China. World of Warcraft - World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King - Warcraft - Games - Video Games
