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Randell Bryant, 40, died after he was ejected from his vehicle while traveling on Route 761 in Campbell County, according to Virginia State Police.

Other Items The City of Alexandria invites design submissions from architects, landscape architects, artists, students, and the general public to memorialize and honor the 1,800 individuals - 'who escaped ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“People that have kept bees are getting back into it or either increasing the number of bees they got or trying to build up where they have lost bees, it's a real big demand this year.”

They came from North Carolina, West Virginia and Maryland to buy honeybees in Lynchburg. via WSET

Less than half an hour after an armed robbery in Brookneal, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office had four suspects in custody, according to Campbell County Sheriff's Capt. via WSLS

To ensure your tax return arrives on time, the United State Postal Service has provided these guidelines: The deadline for mailing 2007 federal tax returns is Tuesday, April 15. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

“Once lost to incompatible development, private inholdings can disrupt or destroy park views, undermine the experience of visitors, and often diminish the air and water quality while simultaneously increasing light and noise pollution”

Millions of privately held acres within the boundaries of national parks threaten some of the country's most scenic and sacred places with hotels, conference centers, even casinos, according to a report ... via Potomac News

Know something that should be featured in Faith Notes? Send a brief write-up and photos to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, fax to 703-917-0991 or call Lea Mae Rice at 703-917-6459. Congregation Adat ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Land inside seven National Parks in Virginia, including several Civil War battlefields, is up for sale to private bidders. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“The land was very valuable and the building (didn't cost) very much”

The first Caterpillar Clubhouse family-owned day-care center opened in Rustburg barely over a year ago. via WSLS-TV Roanoke

At 12:10 a.m. Thursday, the Virginia State Police Appomattox Division Communications Center received a call about a vehicle being struck by gunfire from the Route 690 overpass as the vehicle was traveling ... via WVAW

“Also, right now we are going through the process, completing plans for outreach to the community, making appointments and scheduling meetings before we make a final determination, and based on the input we get, then making a move”

Route 1 speed limit change put on hold The Virginia Department of Transportation has put off lowering speed limits along Richmond Highway after members of the county Board of Supervisors complained of a lack of ... via Fairfax Times

“I don't think [Schools administration] is behind the eight ball here. And further, I think the [School Board] is pursuing this.”

What kind of macaroon would turn down a few million dollars in free money? Some would say the city of Richmond's elected officials did just that. via Style Weekly

“Higher speeds are something that customers are clamoring for.”

Verizon has upgraded equipment in several Lynchburg-area locations to more than double the download speed available to some DSL users. via NewsAdvance.com

Police use stun gun on Hayfield student A faculty-student basketball game at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria turned violent Wednesday afternoon resulting in a Fairfax County policeman ... Pedestrian ... via Fairfax Times

“It took a lot of the pressure off of me when they hired him to work radar. Because I don't get calls about it anymore. Plus, if he writes a ticket, I don't get the political strain on it, like I would with my deputies”

March 10, 2008 Feud brewing between sheriff & police officer in Charlotte County East of Lynchburg, east of Appomattox, before you get to Farmville on Route 460, heading south on Route 47, you arrive in the ... via WDBJ7

Barbara Adam tries to fend off a rubber knife attack by Wilson Corley during a Senior Citizen self defense course held at Salem Church Library. via Fredericksburg.com

A syphilis outbreak that is afflicting young and old, men and women has attracted the attention of state epidemiologists. via WDBJ7

“We need find the partners, where they got syphilis, and treat it adequately”

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that's been scarce in the area for years, has surfaced in the Central Virginia Health District. via WSLS-TV Roanoke

Appomattox Co., VA We know the outcome of a book battle in Appomattox County . The School Board decided not to pull "Of Mice and Men" from the library shelves. via WSET-TV Lynchburg

Morva smiled and waved to the prospective jurors when he was introduced. >> More Stories Lynchburg Lynchburg dialogue on race draws record numbers The citywide talks, aimed at improving race relations, have ... via WSLS-TV Roanoke