Sep 17, 2009 | Daily Progress
County planners clear way for Pantops fire station despite community concerns
The Albemarle County Planning Commission has endorsed a potential location for a new fire station in the Pantops area, despite concerns that the 1-acre site will use up land designated as open space.
Marilyn Blake found her favorite red velvety seats in the center aisle of row O of the refurbished Carpenter Theatre.
That rock jutted out of the rapids like an iceberg, awaiting the Titanic. And, no matter how I hollered, I knew there would be no avoiding it.
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Project aims to protect communities' histories
Prints of community landmarks are part of the "Lost Communities" collection at the Virginia Tech Community Design Assistance Center.
Veterans job fair to be held today
If you're a veteran looking for work, you may be in luck. The Virginia Employment Commission and the Dept.
"This can't be good," I said to my wife, Jane, as the two of us sat astride our Honda CBX motorcycle on the side of a road in southwest Montgomery County.
Ex-councilman opposes baseball in Shockoe
RELATED Foul ball? Former City Councilman Sa'ad El-Amin formed the Society for Preservation of African-American History and Antiquities to oppose plans to build a ballpark in Shockoe Bottom.
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Students Make Biodiesel from Waste Vegetable Oil
A group of Virginia Tech students have produced more than 200 gallons of biodiesel as part of a senior design project.
Giles County native felt building's call
Looking in her rear-view mirror at Giles County the day after she graduated high school, Shaena Muldoon was sure she'd never live there again.
Crews Back at Scene Of Collapsed Hotel
Mayor Dwight C. Jones issued the following statement today: "I hope that the property owners are successful in restoring the Eggleston Hotel.