Bob Gibson’s last effort for The Daily Progress, ironically titled “This isn’t a goodbye column,” appeared today. After 31 years with the paper, Gibson will be executive director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at UVA as of April 21. The content of the column ranges from the expected and cozy (read: boring): “The past 31 years have been wonderful here at this newspaper. It’s hard to leave the people you love,” to the clever and insightful (read: typical Gibson): “This state produces former governors faster than any other, whi
![]() Bob Gibson said farewell in his last column for The Daily Progress on Sunday. |
Previous "This Just In" articles from this week:
A diplomat’s end [April 5]
Former ambassador and State Department official dies at UVA Medical Center
Doh! Where’s the dough? [April 4]
Money for 250 Interchange falls short of estimated expenses
Green with envy [April 2]
Rock ’n’ roll ’n’ recycle?
UVA and Tech journalists take down state law [April 2]
Ban on booze ads violates First Amendment
An embarrassing arrest [April 1]
On probation for pot, football player allegedly swipes plastic
Alleged I-64 shooter charged with five more counts [April 1]
Asks for court appointed lawyer