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Firefighters from across Central Virginia race to the 20th floor of the SunTrust center in downtown Richmond, but there's no fire. via WTVR Richmond

Download the entry form Nominations are due by May 15, 2008. Virginia's Wealthiest List of Leaders Virginia's Legal Elite Information about the 2008 vote and 2007 results. via Virginia Business

A Canadian company plans to open a coffee roasting facility in Hanover County. Governor Tim Kaine says Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee, based in Ontario, will employ 85 people at the $40 million facility in the ... via WRIC

“That's sad to say but it's absolutely true. Bob will work hard to keep both sides happy without caving to either.”

Veteran Daily Progress journalist Bob Gibson has been named executive director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. via Daily Progress

Boy Scouts Honor Volunteers Henrico Citizen Staff Reports 20.MAR.08 The Heart of Virginia Boy Scout Council recently awarded its highest honor for volunteer service, the Silver Beaver, to three local men and ... via Henrico Citizen

“We displayed it first in the lobby of Blackwell Auditorium on the occasion of the 'Black History in Story and Song' performances”

Last October the Town of Ashland gave a generous grant to the Hanover County Black Heritage Society. via Hanover Herald-Progress

“I'm glad to see that the mayor is acknowledging my position that the citizens of Fredericksburg can't afford this $61 million incentive package”

Fredericksburg should recoup the money it is proposing to give Kalahari Resorts in tax rebates by imposing a new tax on visitors to the water-park hotel planned for Celebrate Virginia. via Fredericksburg.com

EARLY HALF of the adults in Virginia have trouble reading. Could that be why at least 35 percent of us prefer to go to a DMV Service Center to renew our car registrations? Maybe we're old. via Fredericksburg.com

“We encourage people to look at list and don't come and see us unless you have to”

If you've ever said you'd give $5 to avoid the lines at the DMV, it's time to put your money where your mouth is. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“It was just sort of a given that, if we moved, we'd build out in a green way”

Washington Business Journal - by Melissa Castro Staff Reporter Joanne S. Lawton Green TEAM: Studley formed a green brokerage practice headed by Olivia Millar, left, after creating a new green home for ... via Washington Business Journal

“They have actually set forward a road map and strategy for us to actually go back and do it the right way.”

It's a major road block for a plan to fund transportation improvements in Virginia. via WWBT

“Our response rate is over 20 percent, with more surveys coming in”

While a fresh analysis of the business climate in James City County found that the negatives tend to outweigh the advantages, a similar review of business attitudes among 15 Virginia localities found York ... via Williamsburg Magazine

“They put out a fire in Montpelier, turned around and came back and put out another one in Ashland and then ended at Green Top. ... They really did-everybody that day did a heck of a job with everything that was going on.”

A combination of strong winds and low humidity contributed to the start of numerous fires throughout Hanover and about 60 other Virginia localities on Sunday, Feb. via Hanover Herald-Progress

Information about the 2008 vote and 2007 results. Guide to doing business in Virginia 2007 - 2008 Site Selection Guide : An annual look at the state's economic delevopment. via Virginia Business

“You have low humidity, wind picking up, no green yet. All those factors added together make up for good fire weather”

It's been a busy week for firefighters in our area and now they're about to get some help. via WTVR Richmond

“And it's also about bringing awareness to the contribution that they already make. ... It's basically a celebration of youth service.”

Hanover's first countywide youth service event will take place April 25, 26, and 27, as part of Global Youth Service Day . via Hanover Herald-Progress

Winds have been cranking all day - at times they've been 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35mph. via WTVR Richmond

“To offer faith-based healing ministry to our qualified Hanover neighbors by providing free medical and dental healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect.”

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia presented the 2008 Bishop's Outreach Award to St. via Hanover Herald-Progress

Dr. Jeff Kirwan, Extension Specialist and Forestry professor at Virginia Tech, announced that Pearson's Corner Elementary has been awarded a 4-H mini-grant for a tree planting project. via Hanover Herald-Progress

One-dozen residents addressed the Hanover County Board of Supervisors at its Jan. via Hanover Herald-Progress