Abingdon NewsLocal news for Abingdon, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.How Are Tobacco Funds Distributed- August 15, 2008 The Tobacco Commission allocating money for everything. I thought the tobacco money was for the farmers.http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/how-are-tobacco-funds-distributed?fromrss=1 Motorcycle wrecks claim 2- August 13, 2008 ABINGDON, Va. - A Tazewell County man was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle versus pickup truck accident Sunday afternoon in Washington County, Va., as state police in the two Virginias investigated ...http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/motorcycle-wrecks-claim-2?fromrss=1 Police: Sunday Chase A Stop-And-Go Pursuit- August 11, 2008 BRISTOL, Va. - Police say a report of a gasoline drive-off in Abingdon on Sunday sparked an unorthodox car chase that topped 90 mph at some points and came to a complete stop at others.http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/police-sunday-chase-a-stop-and-go-pursuit?fr... Back-To-School Shopping Is Not Taxing This Weekend- August 9, 2008 Despite the tight economy, parents can still save on their children's school supplies, thanks to help from schools, state governments, retailers and folks who just want to help out.http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/back-to-school-shopping-is-not-taxing-this-w... Judge Halts Wise County Logging- August 7, 2008 BY DEBRA McCOWN BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ABINGDON, Va. - A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Monday that will stop logging on Ison Rock Ridge in Wise County.http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/judge-halts-wise-county-logging?fromrss=1 Images Of Hiltons- August 5, 2008 "Hiltons: Images of America," Daphne and Ronnie Matthews Nestled along the North Fork of the Holston River, the little village of Hiltons, Va., in southwestern Scott County boasts at least a couple of claims to ...http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/images-of-hiltons?fromrss=1 Big Tents Pop Up For Revival Of Spirits- August 3, 2008 BINGDON, Va. - From under a big tent along the highway, passing motorists can hear the strains of old, familiar hymns: "Victory in Jesus," then "Amazing Grace." Cars are parked across gravel and grass beneath a ...http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/08/big-tents-pop-up-for-revival-of-spirits?from... Centers to examine energy alternatives- August 1, 2008 A commission created to distribute state tobacco settlement money is providing more than $36 million for research centers in southwest and Southside Virginia .http://www.topix.net/city/abingdon-va/2008/07/centers-to-examine-energy-alternatives?fromr... |