Bland County Messenger: News
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Jimmy Buffett band member to perform in MarionParrotheads will recognize Peter Mayer’s name from his nearly 20 years with Jimmy Buffett on lead guitar. Others may know he has stepped out to form his own band, The Peter Mayer Group. Both audiences and anyone who appreciates virtuoso musicianship will want to know Mayer will be in Marion tomorrow, performing at The Lincoln Theater on Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Bland County Messenger ObituariesMay 14, 2008
Joseph Carr and his sister Marguerite Carr Gunn share a particular interest in last week’s shootings in the Dismal area near the Bland/Giles line.
Their suspected attacker is gone, but the two fishermen who befriended a wiry killer and his dog last week in the Giles County woods are still carrying tangible reminders of their encounter.
Funding for the Mountain Home Center has gone national.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Update: Police probe double shootingAnother spring. Two more victims. The same suspect.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Check scam strikes countyThe Bland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a check cashing scam making the rounds.
Jeremy Elliott has fixed himself up a summer trip to Kansas City, Mo.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Bland Messenger ObituariesApril 30, 2008
Tires are still rolling out of Bland County. More than 3,700 of them are on their way to a recycling center in Appomattox.