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December 04, 2008
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SCOTT RIGLER/SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL Luke Drumheller, 8, races to the finish line in Thursday's Giblet Jog 5K at Frazier Farm in Altavista. Drumheller was the youngest participant in this year's race. More photos from the Giblet Jog 5K are on page 10.

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Businesses see positive sales after Thanksgiving
Several Altavista businesses reported good sales on the shopping days following Thanksgiving.Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:05 PM EST

Country store opens Saturday
Through the front door, food, cast-iron cookware, clothing, toys, artwork, soap and bluegrass music await. It's displayed in a way that calls back years gone by, complete with antiques, custom shelving, a board floor and original counters.Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:05 PM EST


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Gretna escapes Essex 45-40
Eleven yards. That was all Essex quarterback Lyndon Garner needed to vault the Trojans into Saturday's state title game.Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:06 PM EST

Hawks go Buffalo hunting for crown
Floyd County has grabbed the Group A spotlight in the southwestern part of the state this season.Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:06 PM EST


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