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.
Newly re-elected 9th District Congressman Rick Boucher is planning a business trip overseas. The Congressman has been invited to speak at a conference on Internet commerce next month in Germany. Boucher is expected to voice support for e-commerce taxes when he addresses members of the European Union. Two graduates will put their skills to work helping the disabled. Two service dogs graduated from Saint Francis of Assisi's training program.