VDOT lays off 450 workers, thousand more to come
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced yesterday a series of cost-saving measures to respond to a $2.6 billion dollar revenue shortfall.
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Day 47: The absence of proof
Winter hibernation is in full swing, and it appears that fact’s not lost on construction crews Downtown.
Albemarle High School turf donation on hold
The economy has hit again. An anonymous donor whose $225,000 would have helped pay for turf fields at Albemarle High School has “postponed†his donation.
What water use looks like
Last weekend, we got a bit of green education at home, one of those moments when you directly confront your own impact on the planet.
White House claims stimulus package worth 8,000 jobs in 5th District
According to the White House, the $789 billion stimulus package that was signed by President Obama on Tuesday will create 3.5 million jobs over the next two years.
Stevie Nicks and Dave Matthews: Never break the chain
Also, a glimpse at Trevor Moore’s inevitable young adult sex comedy
John Warner adds another title to his collection
Former Senator John Warner, ex-husband to Elizabeth Taylor, will be knighted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Chamber says glass half full, Perriello says stop the bleeding
In a sober tone reminiscent of President Obama’s inauguration address, Perriello told the Chamber of Commerce that the country should expect “a continued period of pain and struggle.â€
GE Fanuc furloughs half its staff
Albemarle County’s GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms is temporarily laying off 300 of its 600 workers, according to today’s Daily Progress.