Thinks BHS coaching staff needs to go
      Dear Editor: I agree with Mrs. Hames and Mr. Mullinax that it is time for Coach (Robbie) Blanton to go. Blacksburg has become the joke of our region. I am sick of the excuses that we are young and it's the kids' fault. Not only does Coach Blanton need to go, but the entire varsity coaching sta...
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Raffle raises money for emergency medical gear
      Dear Editor: On Nov. 1, the Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department held a raffle involving several items donated by Blacksburg businesses.
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Credits UCMC emergency room with saving her life
      Dear Editor: Thank goodness for Upstate Carolina Medical Center. Our local hospital sometimes lacks appreciation, but without this hometown facility I would not be writing this letter today. Last Tuesday I had an acute allergic reaction to a shot I had for, ironically, allergies.
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