October 14, 2009
Lynchburg City Council approves money for Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office
State and federal funding cuts had Lynchburg’s chief prosecutor considering the loss of nearly a third of his attorneysForbes publisher visits Danville, says local entrepreneurs key to fueling turnaround
Rich Karlgaard said the current economic climate does not mean a reprise of the 1930s, but resembles more the upheaval felt in the recession of 1973 and 1974October 13, 2009
Salem School Board discusses budget cuts
The Board expects to lose money from the state next yearB. Dalton bookstore in Danville’s Piedmont Mall to close
Fifty B. Dalton Booksellers stores, including the one in Piedmont Mall in Danville, will be closed by the end of JanuaryOctober 12, 2009
For those worried over the economy, private economists have good news.
A survey put out by the National Association for Business Economics says more than 80 percent of private economists believe the recession is over and expansion has begun.October 09, 2009
Soup for Seniors thousands of cans short
Deliveries are planned to begin next week, and at last count, the LOA has only received about 750 cansSaturn of Lynchburg to close
Kirk Wilkes, general manager of Saturn of Lynchburg and Saturn of Roanoke Valley, said that without new Saturn vehicles, the Lynchburg location could not support itself.October 08, 2009
Lynchburg area Salvation Army taking applications for annual Angel Tree
The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for the annual Angel Tree program from Oct. 19-30Virginia Department of Forestry to experiment with 4-day week
Gov. Kaine chose the department as part of a pilot project that will begin Oct. 19 and run through the end of next JuneOctober 07, 2009
Stimulus money to reward energy-saving consumers
Virginia will use nearly $50 million in federal stimulus funds to reward energy-conserving consumers, businesses and localities with rebates on purchases of efficient appliances and alternative fuel choicesOctober 06, 2009
Pittsylvania County officers make plea in light of budget cuts
Pittsylvania County’s five constitutional officers gave the Board of Supervisors Finance Committee an earful of their budget woes that could be made worse if the county is forced to cut funding to their officesSeptember 23, 2009
State Sen. Ralph Smith opposes Botetourt Co. prison closing
The Botetourt County Republican sent a letter to Governor Tim KainePoplar Grove homeowners concerned about future
After defaulting on a $3.9 million loan, two key owners and developers of Poplar Grove Golf Club could lose 641 acres of land in Amherst County at a foreclosure auctionSeptember 21, 2009
Bedford Chevy dealer to close
After more than 70 years, October 5 is the last day for Murray and Bolling ChevroletSeptember 18, 2009
