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  1. Veterans Talk About Living Homeless LifeRead the original story

    Friday Nov 20 | WSET-TV Lynchburg

    More the " Brutality of the Welcome Home that most of us Vietnam Vets Did not receive along with a bit of Appreciation " posts: 133 hometown: Big Island, VA ip: logged joined: 04/28/06 REPORT ABUSE report abuse printer friendly version jump to topic: This is a public posting forum ...views expressed here are opinions of the user and DO NOT reflect ...

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  2. Consultant looks at future of Kealakekua bay park

    Monday Nov 16 | The Honolulu Advertiser

    Beach access, limited facilities and harassment of visitors were among the many concerns Big Islanders feel the state needs to address in its new master plan for the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park.

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  3. Save money and eat well at the Rain Forest Cafe in Walt Disney World by Dec 31st, 2009Read the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 4 | Examiner.com

    If you are traveling to Walt Disney World by Dec. 31, 2009, the Rain Forest Cafe is offering $10.00 off any $25.00 food and beverage purchase .

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    Related Topix: Life, Dining, Dining

  4. Obituaries - Nov. 11, 2009Read the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Amherst New Era Progress

    William M. Byers Sr. William M. Byers Sr., 82, of Big Island, passed away Nov. 4 at Lynchburg General Hospital.

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  5. President Obama Signs D-Day LegislationRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 28 | WSET-TV Lynchburg

    ... that better myself. If the good people of Bedford want a Memorial, Build one to stupidity. posts: 128 hometown: Big Island, VA ip: logged joined: 04/28/06 REPORT ABUSE report abuse printer friendly version jump to topic: This is a public posting ...

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  6. D-Day Memorial Considers Closing for WinterRead the original story

    Oct 27, 2009 | WSET

    Another closure in the City Of Bedford Been a tradition for a long time. That city has always been a terrible " Waste Of Space " posts: 127 hometown: Big Island, VA ip: logged joined: 04/28/06 REPORT ABUSE report abuse printer friendly version jump to topic: This is a public posting forum ...views expressed here are opinions of the user and DO NOT ...

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  7. New Sub-Station UnveiledRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 18, 2009 | WSET-TV Lynchburg

    ... maybe take a nap. Brown you and your expensive habits need to go. Just Retire and go away. posts: 125 hometown: Big Island, VA joined: 04/28/06 DirtRat WSET - Member posted: Sunday October 18 @ 7:32 am ET Mr. Hensley, Did it not say the station was ...

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  8. a oeHands Off My Healthcarea oe Rally at LURead the original story

    Oct 15, 2009 | WSET-TV Lynchburg

    You Loose!!! People in need of Health Care Win!! Get over it and Just GO AWAY!!!! posts: 123 hometown: Big Island, VA ip: logged joined: 04/28/06 REPORT ABUSE kubels WSET - Member posted: Thursday October 15 @ 5:48 am ET REPLY Something needs to be done.

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    Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA, Medicine, Cancer, Health, Health Insurance

  9. $70M contract awarded for Big Island ordnance removal

    Sep 23, 2009 | The Honolulu Advertiser

    A Honolulu company will be paid $70 million to remove more unexploded artillery shells, grenades and other World War II ordnance from old training sites near Waimea on the Big Island.

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps

  10. Glasgow Horseshoe Tournament Winners AnnouncedRead the original story w/Photo

    Sep 14, 2009 | Rockbridge Weekly

    ... 12th, at the Glasgow Horseshoe pits. The blind draw team of Chubby Hamilton and Hollywood Spinner both of Big Island, VA were declared champions, with J.R. Moore of Arnold's Valley and Thomas Hamilton of Big Island coming in a close second. Twenty ...

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  11. Outdoors calendarRead the original story

    Sep 1, 2009 | Roanoke Times

    ... and wear sturdy shoes. When: 7 p.m. Where: Otter Creek Campground, milepost 60.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Big Island Cost: Free Contact: (434) 299-5496 l Cinema On the Lawn: "Vertigo" A psychological thriller masterpiece from 1958 directed by ...

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  12. Big Island Highway Closed; BrushfireRead the original story

    Aug 27, 2009 | KGMB9 Honolulu

    Highway 11 is closed in both directions near the 56 mile marker in Punaluu on the Big Island.

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    Related Topix: Punaluu, HI, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

  13. UW's Polynesian Tradition Stronger Than EverRead the original story

    Aug 21, 2009 | University of Washington Huskies

    ... utilizing only Polynesian players. Additionally, the Dawgs' roster includes a remarkable three players from the Big Island of Hawai'i: Aldrich, Te'o-Nesheim and Tokolahi. There probably aren't more than a handful of other Big Islanders playing in ...

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  14. Cancer center to air info for Big IsleRead the original story

    Aug 16, 2009 | Honolulu Star-Bulletin

    Cancer Research Center of Hawaii presentations made at its annual Information Day in March will air for Big Islanders on Na Leo O Hawaii channels 53 and 54 at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Sept.

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    Related Topix: Hawaii, Hawaii Government, Ovarian Cancer, Health, Lung Cancer

  15. Art notes: Sedalia fundraiser gets The Worx

    Jul 29, 2009 | NewsAdvance.com

    ... for sale, and tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. The proceeds of the event will go toward the Big Island facility's improvement projects (past upgrades include the construction of an outdoor pavilion, the addition of ceiling fans, and ...

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  16. VT Victims' Families Want to Reopen InvestigationRead the original story

    Jul 28, 2009 | WSET

    ... have stopped him from purchasing a firearm. so what is the problem, You want more money?? posts: 113 hometown: Big Island, VA ip: logged joined: 04/28/06 REPORT ABUSE report abuse printer friendly version jump to topic: This is a public posting ...

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  17. John L. Kibler IIIRead the original story

    Jul 24, 2009 | Staunton News Leader

    ... Services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Society of St. Andrew, 3383 Sweet Hollow Road, Big Island, VA 24526 or to the Christian Children's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294. Henry Funeral Home is handling the ...

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  18. Bedford board may scrap virtual school - roanoke.com

    Jul 16, 2009 | Roanoke Times

    ... A total of 44 students were enrolled at the end of the school year but only a dozen were county residents, said Big Island Elementary Principal Debbie Shelton, who administers the virtual school. "I think the focus should be on the students of our ...

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    Related Topix: Bedford County, VA, Bedford, VA, Moneta, VA, US Politics, US News

  19. Man killed in Bedford County motorcycle crashRead the original story

    Jul 14, 2009 | WDBJ7

    ... say the crash happened about 8:20 a.m. on Route 122 near the intersection with Route 639, between Bedford and Big Island. Troopers say a motorcycle driven by Jack Rodney Williams ran off the road. Williams was thrown from the bike and died at ...

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    Related Topix: Bedford County, VA, Bedford, VA, Amherst County, VA

  20. Top tickets: Blues, roots will set you on fire - roanoke.com

    Jul 9, 2009 | Roanoke Times

    ... for a chance to play in Memphis, at the International Blues Challenge. Details: 1 p.m. Saturday. Sedalia Center, Big Island. $15 advance; $20 at gate. (434) 299-5080, sedaliacenter.org , michaelburks.com , egkight.com . Blues Festival concert ...

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    Related Topix: Blues, Blues, Koko Taylor, Cephas & Wiggins, Salem, VA, Blue Ridge, VA, Music, Entertainment