Teresa Hamilton is in Downtown Roanoke with more. The boy's name has NOT been released. Authorities say he was hiking with friends at Dragon's Tooth yesterday afternoon when he fell approximately 75 feet. It took rescue crews 30- minutes to reach the boy who was then lifted to the top with a rope. He was then airlifted to Roanoke Memorial with head injuries.
Authorities say the boy is in stable condition.
You'll soon be paying a penny more to mail a letter. The Postal Rate Commission has decided to raise the cost of a first- class stamp to 34 cents. The new rate will likely take effect January 7th, about a week after the holiday mail rush. The last rate increase took place in January of last year. Two of the quirkiest residents of Leesville Lake live alone on an island.