Some communities around the country are paying people to move there. The Tobacco Commission has a different approach for Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Author Archives: Amy Trent
Amy Trent is a Lynchburg-based journalist. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Investigative Reporters & Editors and the Association of Health Care Journalists.
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Why so many historical marker proposals come from Cumberland County
A middle school teacher there has made it a class project to research and propose historical markers across Virginia.
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Virginia’s newest dark sky park opens Oct. 7
Virginia’s newest dark sky park opens Oct. 7 at Natural Bridge State Park; two others are in Southside Virginia.
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How big will Danville’s casino be? This big.
Danville’s casino would be the tallest building between Richmond and Roanoke. Plus other comparisons.