Bristol Herald Courier (Bristol, VA) articles from March 2007

Bristol Herald Courier (Bristol, VA) archives from March 2007

'Terrell is a wonderful influence'.
March 31, 2007... Byline: David McGee Mar. 31--BRISTOL, Va. -- Young children flock around Terrell Vereen anytime he walks into the Boys and Girls Club. They call out his name, drawn by his infectious smile and easy laugh. They tease him about being a...

Early advisory for Friday, March 30, 2007.
March 30, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070329 MORTGAGES, Posted 4 col x 8.75 in / 196x222 mm / 667x756 pixels Table describing types of mortgages available in the United States, with guidelines on how should consider each type. STORY:...

Pollen power: allergy season looms.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Wig Mar. 30--Dianne Delano used to have trouble even opening her eyes during some parts of allergy season. Her itchy, watery peepers would swell in reaction to grasses and other plants each spring. "I always feel...

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Hall finds his niche for E&H.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 30--EMORY -- Success in college baseball is often about finding the right fit. Adam Hall found his niche in more ways than one. The 6-foot, 190-pound senior has compiled an array of gaudy stats the...

PREP SOFTBALL: Appy's Wilson enjoys time on diamond.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Tim Hayes Mar. 30--APPALACHIA -- Like most athletes who attend a small high school, Appalachia senior Erin Wilson keeps a busy schedule. In the fall, Wilson excels on the volleyball court for the Bulldogs. Then, in winter,...

Virginia High's Grimm strong in first game back, Bearcats overcome Sullivan East.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Tim Hayes Mar. 30--BLUFF CITY -- Justin Grimm had plenty of reasons to be excited Thursday afternoon. The Virginia High senior was pitching his first varsity game in two years and was also showcasing his skills in front of a...

COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Long-time King coach Toomey steps down.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Bucky Dent Mar. 30--The Appalachian Athletic Conference's best volleyball program is in the market for a new coach. King's Susie Toomey announced Thursday that she's stepping down after 22 years and 749 wins. Toomey will...

Breaking camp: some want RVs gone.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Wig Mar. 30--BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Campground owner Mae Musick doesn't want a mobile home park. About 50 recreational vehicles are parked at Musick's Campground near South Holston Lake, and most are there year-round. ...

Multiple sex charges stun small community.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 30--PINEY FLATS, Tenn. -- Amber Leonard was both shocked and scared Thursday evening. The 16-year-old Piney Flats girl found out one of her neighbors had been charged with 50 counts of statutory rape...

Deputies find man, 75, and wife, 73, dead in their home.
March 30, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 30--A Wise County couple is dead after authorities say the husband shot his wife of 55 years, then took his own life. William Matt Johnson, 75, and his wife Emogene Johnson, 73, both died of gunshot...

Examiner: Slash power rate increase.
March 30, 2007... Byline: David McGee Mar. 30--Opponents of Appalachian Power's recent rate hike praised a Thursday recommendation to sharply limit the increase. A State Corporation Commission hearing examiner recommended the company be allowed to...

Early advisory for Thursday, March 29, 2007.
March 29, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070327 USIRAQ CONGRESS, Posted 2 col x 4 in / 96x102 mm / 327x346 pixels Highlights of Pew poll shows a majority of Americans wants their representative to vote for a bill calling for a U.S. troop pullout from...

EDITORIAL: Experimenting with regulation.(Editorial)
March 29, 2007... Mar. 29--Gov. Tim Kaine has tinkered with the bill that would reregulate Virginia's electric utilities. Whether the amended bill improves on the original remains a matter of debate. Kaine says it will give consumers more protection...

Rhythm & Roots Reunion.
March 29, 2007... Byline: David McGee Mar. 29--On the Web: www.bristolrhythm.com BRISTOL, Tenn. -- A host of new performers will highlight the Twin Cities' musical heritage during this year's Rhythm & Roots Reunion, organizers said Wednesday. ...

Jail construction complete but not 'escape proof'.
March 29, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Wig Mar. 29--BLOUNTVILLE -- Even prisoners at the infamous Alcatraz Island Federal Penitentiary managed to find a way out once in awhile. So there's no reason to be overly confident about the new Sullivan County jail...

Bubbly reminder.
March 29, 2007... Byline: Joe Geraghty Mar. 29--BRISTOL, Tenn. -- City leaders on Tuesday night talked about replacing a 60-year-old water line, which runs under Bluff City Highway, and Wednesday they saw a dramatic reminder of the project's urgency. ...

Supervisors adopt vision statement for county's future.
March 29, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 29--ABINGDON -- A week after a three-day retreat at Smith Mountain Lake, the Washington County Board of Supervisors formally adopted a vision statement for the county's future on Tuesday. According to the...

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Dobyns-Bennett dominates THS.
March 29, 2007... Byline: Seth Bartee Mar. 29--BY SETH BARTEE BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- An hour rain delay only prolonged what would become a career evening for Tyler Joyce. Joyce, a Dobyns-Bennett senior, had struck out four...

Canine crunch at shelter.
March 29, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 29--ABINGDON -- Sixty-two dogs surrendered Tuesday by a good-intentioned owner have innundated Washington County's animal shelter. Shelter workers received the extra dogs after an Abingdon man...

REGIONAL BRIEFS: King leads UVa.-Wise to sweep of doubleheader.
March 29, 2007... Mar. 29--Bristol Herald Courier Former Castlewood High School star Alicia King had her best day of the season as the University of Virginia's College at Wise swept an Appalachian Athletic Conference softball doubleheader from Union (Ky.)...

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Richlands downs Haysi in softball.
March 29, 2007... Mar. 29--BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Cassie Ringstaff and Katie Lindsey each had two hits as Richlands remained undefeated with 7-2 a non-district softball victory over Haysi on Wednesday. Richlands (3-0) finished with 11 hits, while...

What's coming next week in travel.
March 29, 2007... To help you with your planning, here are the top stories planned for next week's travel package. Stories will move Monday, April 2. For more information, call (202) 383-6083. U.S. DESTINATIONS UST-ARIZONA:OC_Arizona A-to-Z: An...

Early advisory for Wednesday, March 28, 2007.
March 28, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070327 USIRAQ CONGRESS, Posted 2 col x 4 in / 96x102 mm / 327x346 pixels Highlights of Pew poll shows a majority of Americans wants their representative to vote for a bill calling for a U.S. troop pullout from...

EDITORIAL: Pragmatic, but lacking in vision.(Editorial)
March 28, 2007... Mar. 28--An increase in the gas tax is the best long-term solution for Virginia's underfunded road system. But it won't happen this year. That's a political reality. Instead, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine has fine-tuned the transportation...

VHS' Stallard appointed at West Point.
March 28, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 28--BY ALLEN GREGORY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Va. -- Tonya Stallard is a high achiever. For the past four years, the Virginia High School senior has starred in five sports for the Bearcats....

Offensive line, kicking game concerns for Beamer this spring.
March 28, 2007... Byline: Bucky Dent Mar. 28--BY BUCKY DENT BRISTOL HERALD COURIER One would think that with 16 returning starters from a 10-win team, spring practice might not be a critical time for Virginia Tech's football squad. But one...

Robbins leads Cavaliers to AAC sweep of VI.
March 28, 2007... Byline: Tim Hayes Mar. 28--BY TIM HAYES Bristol Herald Courier WISE -- Things just continue to get better for Brad Robbins. The sophomore left-hander converted his first save of the season and also continued his torrid...

'Hangin' on, I guess'.
March 28, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 28--ABINGDON -- Three-year-old Chase Dixon isn't big enough yet to ride bulls, but he's practicing anyway -- with a big stuffed fish, his mother said. At Tuesday's bull riding competition, the last of the...

Early 80s.
March 28, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 28--Meteorologists agree: Temperatures have been pretty warm for March. "The normal high is 62 degrees with a normal low of 37," said Mark Reynolds, a meteorologist for News Channel 11 in Johnson...

Fate of controversial apartments again rests with Planning Commission.
March 28, 2007... Byline: David McGee Mar. 28--BRISTOL, Va. -- The fate of the controversial Ridgcrest Town Apartments again rests with the city's Planning Commission. City officials said Tuesday they plan to schedule a mid-April public hearing to...

Council weighs long list of goals.
March 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Geraghty Mar. 28--BRISTOL, Tenn. -- City Council members considered a lengthy list of goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year, some of which are repeat from last year. The list, which covers more than 15 pages,...

Early advisory for Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
March 27, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070326 T Thompson bio, Posted 1 col x 6.25 in / 47x159 mm / 160x540 pixels Profile of former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson; Thompson has declared he is a candidate for the Republican presidential...

COT debut anything but spectacular.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 27--BY ALLEN GREGORY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The debut race for NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow was expected to feature drama, intrigue and fireworks. The action and post-race reviews were...

Ex-school official charged with sexual relations with a minor turns herself in.
March 27, 2007... Byline: D.S. Tyson Mar. 27--The former Wise County school employee charged having a sexual relations with a high school student surrender to authorities Monday. Darlene Anna Blagg, 36, of 2200D Egan Road, Big Stone Gap, Va.,...

Students look for ways to pay pending tuition increases.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Khristopher Brooks Mar. 27--Matt Pennington is a Virginia Highlands Community College student who works full-time at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Much to his dismay, Pennington, 20, recently found out that his tuition is...

Virginia first lady, parents discuss education.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Khristopher Brooks Mar. 27--Local foster parents told Virginia's first lady they need help paying for their children's college educations. The sentiment was expressed Monday night during a small get-together between foster...

Russell County teachers protest their pay.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 27--RUSSELL COUNTY TEACHERS -- among the lowest paid in the state -- are being recruited by school systems in Northern Virginia and Richmond, Delegate Bud Phillips said Monday. "Teachers are dedicated, but...

Dominion Resources answers questions on power plants.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 27--Dominion Resources officials spoke at length Monday night about clean-coal technology at a planned power plant on the Clinch River, but rebuffed questions on environmental issues. "What's the plant going to...

Work begins on BMS revamping.
March 27, 2007... Byline: David McGee Mar. 27--After surviving decades of abuse from crashing race cars, Bristol Motor Speedway's frontstretch pit wall was reduced to rubble in less than an hour Monday. Just hours after Kyle Busch drove to victory in...

Bristol Herald Courier, Va., Allen Gregory column: Put the Busches in the villain category.(Column)
March 27, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 27--BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The NASCAR roadshow often plays out like an afternoon soap opera or classic western series. There are wily veterans, handsome heroes and snarling villains. You can put the Busch...

Naval Junior ROTC students clean up the campground.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Kathryn Rowland Mar. 27--About 20 students from Sullivan East High School's Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) participated in the massive project that is cleaning up Bristol Motor Speedway and the surrounding...

Battle's Belcher belts three homers, earns win.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Tim Hayes Mar. 27--BY TIM HAYES Bristol Herald Courier BRISTOL, Va. -- Nikita Belcher struck out the first batter she faced and connected for a home run in her first at-bat. While those may sound like common exploits...

Gate City's Godsey goes on the offensive.
March 27, 2007... Byline: Bucky Dent Mar. 27--BY BUCKY DENT BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Throughout a successful coaching career, Hugh Godsey has always built his team's foundation on defense. But in an attempt to regain the Gate City softball job...

Early advisory for Monday, March 26, 2007.
March 26, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070326 ECON labor, Posted 3 col x 7.5 in / 146x191 mm / 497x648 pixels Three charts comparing U.S. population and labor force in 1950, 2000 and projected numbers for 2050; numbers separated for men and women....

NASCAR: Tough day for Toyota.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Seth Bartee Mar. 26--BY SETH BARTEE BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Toyota is ready to forget its Car of Tomorrow debut. Brian Vickers' Red Bull Toyota was the only one of five Toyota's entered in Sunday's...

Veteran judge has 'heard them all'.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Joe Geraghty Mar. 26--BY JOE GERAGHTY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Two days a week, Shelton Hillman listens to excuses for as long as an hour at a time. As the city judge, Hillman sits on the bench...

REGIONAL BRIEFS: C.J. Lee perfoms well for ETSU baseball team.
March 26, 2007... Mar. 26--From Staff and Wire Reports Former Virginia High star C.J. Lee had three hits and scored three runs in leading East Tennessee State University to an 8-4 Atlantic Sun Conference baseball victory over North Florida. Lee also...

NASCAR: Johnson, Waltrip remember outlaw days of NASCAR.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Sam Jackson Mar. 26--BY SAM JACKSON SPORTS EDITOR BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Sunday's Food City 500 may have been all about the future of stock car racing, but two legends from NASCAR's outlaw past kicked off the race at Bristol...

Fee plan targets security.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Wig Mar. 26--BY JENNIFER WIG BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BLOUNTVILLE -- A plan to increase Sullivan County court fees to pay for added security is moving forward, but officials say it will be at least a year before...

Who needs tickets?
March 26, 2007... Byline: D.S. TYSON Mar. 26--BY D.S. TYSON BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- When Junior Lockhart arrived Thursday evening, he didn't have tickets to either race. And on Sunday, he was sitting outside his camper...

Monday morning answers.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Lee Davenport Mar. 26--When I was reading your column today, it struck me that I might get you to explain something that has perplexed me for years. How do you explain the frequency of the appearance of a single shoe on the...

NASCAR NOTES: Smith, filling in for Martin, has rough day.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 26--BY ALLEN GREGORY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Regan Smith's Nextel Cup initiation began in the spotlight and ended in disappointment. Smith finished 25th driving the No. 01 U.S. Army...

FOOD CITY 500: Kyle Busch is victorious.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 26--BY ALLEN GREGORY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The future arrived at Bristol Motor Speedway in more ways than one Sunday. Kyle Busch, 21, continued his rapid emergence by winning the...

NASCAR: Strong start gives way to bad finish for Tony Stewart.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 26--BY ALLEN GREGORY BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. _Tony Stewart was not available for comment after Sunday's Food City 500. There was a good reason for that. Despite leading four times...

COLUMN: Lessons learned about Car of Tomorrow.(Column)
March 26, 2007... Byline: Sam Jackson Mar. 26--BRISTOL, Tenn. a In the long run, the most important thing about Sunday's Food City 500 will be what NASCAR's teams learned about the COT, which, like it or not, will be their full-time vehicle by 2009....

FOOD CITY 500 NOTES: Not as many cautions as expected in race.
March 26, 2007... Byline: Seth Bartee Mar. 26--BY SETH BARTEE BRISTOL HERALD COURIER BRISTOL, Tenn. -- The pre-race predictions of carnage and massive car-stopping cautions, because of the Car of Tomorrow's first appearance, the 2007 version of...

Early advisory for Friday, March 23, 2007.
March 23, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070322 GOP POLL, Posted 2 col x 5 in / 96x127 mm / 327x432 pixels Highlights from a major Pew poll on the changing U.S. political landscape. STORY: GOP-POLL, McClatchy Washington Bureau by Steve Thomma...

What's coming next week in travel.
March 23, 2007... To help you with your planning, here are the top stories planned for next week's travel package. Stories will move Monday, March 26. For more information, call (202) 383-6083. U.S. DESTINATIONS UST-ASHEVILLE:SL_North Carolina...

Ex-teacher's aid expected to turn self in on sex charges.
March 23, 2007... Byline: D.S. Tyson Mar. 23--A former Wise County school employee is expected to surrender to authorities today or Monday after being indicted earlier on charges of having a sexual relationship with a student, officials said. Darlene...

School system to request funding increase.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 23--ABINGDON -- The school system in Washington County will request a funding increase of about $2.5 million from the Board of Supervisors this year. Superintendent Alan Lee said the additional money is...

Stewart shoots pool on State Street.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Sam Jackson Mar. 23--ony Stewart had no problem calling his shots on the table Thursday at Borderline Billiards. How his new car will perform Sunday, however, was a call he wasn't willing to make. The former Nextel Cup...

Clinch River plant in Carbo one of state's top air polluters.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 23--The Clinch River power plant in Carbo, Va., is one of the state's top air polluters, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, an advocate for cleaner air. "The...

Airport connector plan is still alive, officials say.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Wig Mar. 23--For more information, visit the project Web site at: www.tdot.state.tn.us/css/sr357/index.html Like a phoenix, the controversial state Route 357 project may be rising from the ashes. Local...

Race fans start their engines.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 23--KINGSPORT -- The look on 8-year-old Caleb Snodgrass' face was priceless. He waited 30 minutes so NASCAR legend Bobby Allison could autograph his picture. Finally, Caleb walked up. He was...

BMS to get facelift following Food City 500.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 23--Bristol Motor Speedway is about to get a facelift -- Bruton Smith style. Less than 24 hours after Sunday's Food City 500, Smith and his Speedway Motorsports, Inc., development team begin work on a new...

Petty and Co. not throwing many at COT.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 23--The folks at Petty Enterprises know all about change in NASCAR. From the 1970 Plymouth Superbird to the Car of Tomorrow, Richard Petty and his son Kyle have attempted to keep pace from their homey...

Auburn beats Hokies in WNIT.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Bucky Dent Mar. 23--Cut basketball to its core and one finds that it's a matchup game. Because Auburn was able to continually exploit its most advantageous matchup down the stretch of Thursday night's Women's National...

Smith to debut with COT.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 23--The headlines entering Sunday's Food City 500 focus on the Car of Tomorrow and the high-stakes struggles of Toyota. For sheer drama and pressure, consider the story of Regan Smith. The 23-year-old...

The roads less traveled.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Joe Geraghty Mar. 23--BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Two major four-lane highways intersect just south of Bristol Motor Speedway, but the roads are by no means the only routes to and from the World's Fastest Half Mile. In advance of this...

Bristol Herald Courier, Va., Allen Gregory column: COT causing excitement and headaches.(Column)
March 23, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 23--The Car of Tomorrow. By now, even the most casual motorsports fan has become tired of the phrase. After seven years of development and massive hype, the biggest vehicle change in NASCAR since 1981 will...

VIC sweeps Emory & Henry.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Tim Hayes Mar. 23--According to Virginia Intermont College pitcher Megan Branson, hard work and chemistry have been the primary reasons for the Cobras' recent run of success. "When we came out in the fall, we knew we had to...

McClure has mixed feelings about high banks of Bristol.
March 23, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 23--Eric McClure has experienced a mix of joy and heartbreak at Bristol Motor Speedway. Saturday afternoon, the 28-year-old Abingdon resident would settle for normalcy in the Sharpie Mini 300. McClure...

MCT Graphics final advisory for Friday, March 23, 2007.
March 23, 2007... final advisory for Friday, March 23, 2007 MCT Graphics --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070323 PETFOOD kidney, By 6pm 2 col x 5 in / 96x127 mm / 327x432 pixels Size may change. Check advisory for update. Diagrams of the urinary...

Early advisory for Thursday, March 22, 2007.
March 22, 2007... --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070321 USATTORNEYS email, Posted 3 col x 5.75 in / 146x146 mm / 497x497 pixels Timeline of a series of e-mails sent among White House staff showing that the Bush administration was involved in planning the...

MCT Graphics final advisory for Thursday, March 22, 2007.
March 22, 2007... final advisory for Thursday, March 22, 2007 MCT Graphics --- U.S. NEWS --- 20070322 MCCAIN, By 5pm 2 col x 4 in / 96x102 mm / 327x346 pixels Size may change. Check advisory for update. Chart shows McCainOs share of...

MCT Graphics update advisory for Thursday, March 22, 2007.
March 22, 2007... update advisory for Thursday, March 22, 2007 MCT Graphics 20070322 Pet food recall, 3 col x 6.5 in / 146x165 mm / 497x562 pixels, By 5:30pm Graphic lists recalled dog and cat food brands being sold throughout the U.S., Canada...

Police: Computer-printed cash seized.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 22--DAMASCUS -- A Washington County man nearly burned down his mobile home Wednesday morning while trying to destroy counterfeit money he'd printed, said Damascus Police Chief Tony Richardson. Though some of the...

Metro is a no-go.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Wig Mar. 22--Metro government has died another quiet death. A recent push by some local leaders to consolidate Sullivan County's governments ended Tuesday when the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against...

Authorities seek teacher's aide of sexual exploitation.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 22--WISE -- Authorities are looking for a Big Stone Gap woman who, they believe, sexually exploited high school students. Darlene Anna Blagg, 36, was charged Wednesday with nine counts of indecent...

City plans to put a 'Bear on a Bus'.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 22--BRISTOL, Va. -- City police have rolled out two new programs designed to deter wrecks. Starting today, officers will more frequently watch about 10 intersections they say are prone to accidents....

Fans to flock to Race Night.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Khristopher J. Brooks Mar. 22--Fans won't mind the pain in their feet from standing in line once they meet their favorite driver today. And the fan's smiles will ease the writer's cramps drivers experience from signing...

Wal-Mart opposition holds strategy meeting.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Debra McCown Mar. 22--ABINGDON -- Residents of Abingdon subdivisions can expect to soon find letters in their mailboxes with a message about Wal-Mart: "It's not a done deal." Opposition to the retailer organized in a strategy...

Bristol Herald Courier, Va., Allen Gregory column: Gordon still the 'Wonderboy'.(Column)
March 22, 2007... Byline: Allen Gregory Mar. 22--It's not easy being Jeff Gordon. Despite 75 wins and four series championships, Gordon continues to be greeted by boos and barbs at nearly every stop on the NASCAR roadshow. Gordon has been called...

Locals in the pros: Hicks on disabled list for season.
March 22, 2007... Byline: Tim Hayes Mar. 22--Doodle Hicks' third season as a professional baseball player will be spent on the disabled list. The former Virginia High star and current Cleveland Indians minor leaguer suffered damage to his knee in the...