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Two crashes in Virgilina investigated

First Lady visits VIR for a taste of life in the fast lane

Virginia’s first lady came to Virginia International Raceway to run in some very fast company Monday afternoon.

ROCHICHI reunion stirs fond memories

Former campers and their counselors who packed memories of outdoor fun and misadventure into their duffle bags each summer at Rochichi Point during the ‘70s unpacked and relived those memories…

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Comets look to rebound

Comet officials said yesterday the varsity football game with North Stafford remains on schedule for Friday night.

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Woman charged with DUI, reckless driving in wreck

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SoVaNow.com / July 02, 2009
A 20 year old South Boston woman was charged with driving under the influence and with reckless driving - failure to maintain control following a single vehicle crash at 11 p.m. on Saturday night, June 27. Ashley R. Lewis was the driver of a 2001 Pontiac Gran Prix which veered off the left side of State Route 626, about five-tenths mile north of its intersection with State Route 360. The car continued on, striking a mailbox and several trees before coming to a halt.

Investigating Virginia Sate Trooper D. H. Hess estimated damages to the car at $5,000, and Lewis was injured and transported for treatment.

Earlier on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. a 63 year old South Boston man, Bernice G. Long was injured when the 1988 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was operating went off the right side of State Route 704 abut a half mile south of its intersection with State Route 706. Investigating Virginia State Trooper T. C. Comer placed no charges in the accident, but estimated damages to the bike at $8,000. Long was transported to Duke Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

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