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Authorites work on an overturned bus Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dinwiddie, Va. One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old
Authorites work on an overturned bus Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Dinwiddie, Va. One person was killed Friday when a tour bus belonging to entertainer Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Monday Oct. 21, 2002 file photo, Henrico County police investigators search the grounds at a gas station in suburban Richmond, Va.  John Allen Muhammad is scheduled to die by injection at a Virginia prison Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 for the slaying of Dean Harold Meyers at...
FILE - In this Monday Oct. 21, 2002 file photo, Henrico County police investigators search the grounds at a gas station in suburban Richmond, Va. John Allen Muhammad is scheduled to die by injection...   (Associated Press)
FILE- This July 21, 2009 file photo shows signs and barriers marking the closing of an Interstate 64 rest stop near Richmond, Va. The Virginia Department of Transportation closed 18 rest stops due to budget cuts. (AP Photo/Steve Helber,File)
FILE- This July 21, 2009 file photo shows signs and barriers marking the closing of an Interstate 64 rest stop near Richmond, Va. The Virginia Department of Transportation closed 18 rest stops due to...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine answers questions about yesterday's elections, Wedensday, Nov. 4, 2009 in Richmond. Kaine says Democratic losses in Virginia and New Jersey had more to do with local issues than the first-year performance of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/ Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dean Hoffmeyer) (AP Photo/ Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dean...
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine answers questions about yesterday's elections, Wedensday, Nov. 4, 2009 in Richmond. Kaine says Democratic losses in Virginia and New Jersey had more to do with local issues than...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine answers questions about yesterday's elections, Wedensday, Nov. 4, 2009 in Richmond. Kaine says Democratic losses in Virginia and New Jersey had more to do with local issues than the first-year performance of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/ Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dean Hoffmeyer) (AP Photo/ Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dean...
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine answers questions about yesterday's elections, Wedensday, Nov. 4, 2009 in Richmond. Kaine says Democratic losses in Virginia and New Jersey had more to do with local issues than...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, D-Va., left, and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., speak to supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds, after Deeds' loss in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Bob McDonnell, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Democratic election results event in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, D-Va., left, and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., speak to supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate R. Creigh Deeds, after Deeds' loss in the Virginia governor's race against...   (Associated Press)
Doris Boitnott, left, and Kitty Boitnott, of Glen Allen, Va., look for election results on their cell phones at the election watch party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Doris Boitnott, left, and Kitty Boitnott, of Glen Allen, Va., look for election results on their cell phones at the election watch party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen....   (Associated Press)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds reacts to his loss in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Bob McDonnell, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at his election results event in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds reacts to his loss in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Bob McDonnell, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at his election results...   (Associated Press)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds, right, receives hugs from son Gus Deeds and daughter Susanna Deeds, left, after his loss in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Bob McDonnell, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, during Deeds' election results event in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds, right, receives hugs from son Gus Deeds and daughter Susanna Deeds, left, after his loss in the Virginia governor's race against...   (Associated Press)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds reacts to his loss in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Bob McDonnell at his election results event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009,  in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds reacts to his loss in the Virginia governor's race against Republican Bob McDonnell at his election results event, Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds makes a speech to supporters after losing the Virginia governor's race to Republican Bob McDonnell, at his election results event in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. At far left is Deed's son, Gus Deeds. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds makes a speech to supporters after losing the Virginia governor's race to Republican Bob McDonnell, at his election results event...   (Associated Press)
The room at the results party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds, is almost empty as the results come in against Deeds in the Virginia governor's race with opponent Bob McDonnell, in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
The room at the results party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds, is almost empty as the results come in against Deeds in the Virginia governor's race with opponent...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds gestures during a rally in Richmond, Va., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Deeds faces Republican Bob McDonnell in Tueday's election.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds gestures during a rally in Richmond, Va., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Deeds faces Republican Bob McDonnell in Tueday's election. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)   (Associated Press)
This Oct. 13, 2009 photo shows Dr. Peter Boling participating in a house-calls planning meeting on the Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, Va. Boling visits nursing home patients with a smile and an encouraging word, and he leads a team of specialists who take to...
This Oct. 13, 2009 photo shows Dr. Peter Boling participating in a house-calls planning meeting on the Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, Va. Boling visits...   (Associated Press)
This Oct. 13, 2009 photo shows Dr. Peter Boling, center, participating in a house-calls planning meeting on the Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, Va. Boling visits nursing home patients with a smile and an encouraging word, and he leads a team of specialists who take...
This Oct. 13, 2009 photo shows Dr. Peter Boling, center, participating in a house-calls planning meeting on the Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, Va. Boling...   (Associated Press)
Dr. Peter Boling holds the frail hands of 90-year-old Alberta Scott in a nursing home in Richmond, Va., Thursday Oct. 29, 2009.  A geriatrician at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, he visits nursing home patients and is also one of the nation's few doctors leading a team of traveling specialists...
Dr. Peter Boling holds the frail hands of 90-year-old Alberta Scott in a nursing home in Richmond, Va., Thursday Oct. 29, 2009. A geriatrician at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, he visits...   (Associated Press)
Dr. Peter Boling holds the frail hands of 90-year-old Alberta Scott in a nursing home in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.  A geriatrician at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, he visits nursing home patients and is also one of the nation's few doctors leading a team of traveling specialists...
Dr. Peter Boling holds the frail hands of 90-year-old Alberta Scott in a nursing home in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. A geriatrician at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, he...   (Associated Press)
This Oct. 29, 2009 photo shows Dr. Peter Boling checking in with his office as he visits of 90-year-old Alberta Scott in a nursing home in Richmond, Va.  A geriatrician at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, he visits nursing home patients and is also one of the nation's few doctors...
This Oct. 29, 2009 photo shows Dr. Peter Boling checking in with his office as he visits of 90-year-old Alberta Scott in a nursing home in Richmond, Va. A geriatrician at Virginia Commonwealth University...   (Associated Press)
Door tags sit on a table awaiting distribution as part of the Get out The Vote campaign at the Democratic call center in Richmond, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.  The elections for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are seen by some as the first voter verdicts on Obama's presidency...
Door tags sit on a table awaiting distribution as part of the Get out The Vote campaign at the Democratic call center in Richmond, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The elections for governor in Virginia and...   (Associated Press)
Fran Cook, of Richmond, Va., works the phones in the Democratic Call center to Get Out the Vote in Richmond, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The elections for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are seen by some as the first voter verdicts on Obama's presidency and a possible sign...
Fran Cook, of Richmond, Va., works the phones in the Democratic Call center to Get Out the Vote in Richmond, Va., Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The elections for governor in Virginia and New Jersey are seen...   (Associated Press)
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Virginia Commonwealth guard Jay Gavin (0) and teammate Larry Sanders (1) react to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  VCU won the game 82-69. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Commonwealth guard Jay Gavin (0) and teammate Larry Sanders (1) react to a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21,...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma head basketball coach Jeff Capel coaches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Oklahoma head basketball coach Jeff Capel coaches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma head coach Jeff Capel, center, gives a hug to Virginia Commonwealth forward T.J. Gwynn (42) as he and Oklahoma's Ryan White (1) leave the court after their loss to VCU in an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  VCU won the game 82-69....
Oklahoma head coach Jeff Capel, center, gives a hug to Virginia Commonwealth forward T.J. Gwynn (42) as he and Oklahoma's Ryan White (1) leave the court after their loss to VCU in an NCAA college basketball...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Commonwealth head basketball coach Shaka Smart, front, reacts to a call along with guard Bradford Burgess, top, against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Commonwealth head basketball coach Shaka Smart, front, reacts to a call along with guard Bradford Burgess, top, against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond,...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Commonwealth guard Ed Nixon (50) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma guards Tony Crocker (5) and Ryan Wright, left, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Commonwealth guard Ed Nixon (50) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma guards Tony Crocker (5) and Ryan Wright, left, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va.,...   (Associated Press)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, left, and Virginia Commonwealth forward Kirill Pishchalnikov (11) scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, left, and Virginia Commonwealth forward Kirill Pishchalnikov (11) scramble for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Virginia Commonwealth guard Joey Rodriguez (12) and Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, bottom right, scramble for the ball as VCU's Larry Sanders, top left, and  Bradford Burgess, top right, look on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Commonwealth guard Joey Rodriguez (12) and Oklahoma guard Willie Warren, bottom right, scramble for the ball as VCU's Larry Sanders, top left, and Bradford Burgess, top right, look on during...   (Associated Press)
Handout provided by NHRA,  Funny Car driver Jack Beckman races to his first No. 1 qualifying run on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009  at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in  Richmond, Va.  (AP Photo/NHRA, Richard Brady)
Handout provided by NHRA, Funny Car driver Jack Beckman races to his first No. 1 qualifying run on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/NHRA, Richard Brady)   (Associated Press)
Handout provided by NHRA, Larry Dixon races to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009  at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in  Richmond, Va.  (AP Photo/NHRA, Jerry Foss)
Handout provided by NHRA, Larry Dixon races to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/NHRA, Jerry Foss)   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, left, talks with center Fabricio Oberto (21), of Argentina,  during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, left, talks with center Fabricio Oberto (21), of Argentina, during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas gets his knees iced during  NBA basketball training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas gets his knees iced during NBA basketball training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, left, talks with Gilbert Arenas during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, left, talks with Gilbert Arenas during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, right, talks with center Fabricio Oberto (21) during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, right, talks with center Fabricio Oberto (21) during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond,...   (Associated Press)
Caron Butler (3) handles the ball during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Caron Butler (3) handles the ball during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, center, gathers the team during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders, center, gathers the team during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders talks with the press after the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Washington Wizards head basketball coach Flip Saunders talks with the press after the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29,...   (Associated Press)
A prominent tattoo is displayed on the back of Gilbert Arenas during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
A prominent tattoo is displayed on the back of Gilbert Arenas during the Wizards NBA training camp at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegal Center in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve...   (Associated Press)
Richard Petty shakes the hands of soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's 1710th Transportation Company before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevy Rock & Roll 400 auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Richard Petty shakes the hands of soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's 1710th Transportation Company before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevy Rock & Roll 400 auto race at Richmond International Raceway...   (Associated Press)
Carl Edwards poses with the trophy after winning the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway  in Richmond, Va., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Shawn Chamberlin)
Carl Edwards poses with the trophy after winning the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Shawn...   (Associated Press)
Carl Edwards (60) races Kevin Harvick (33) into turn four during the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway  in Richmond, Va., Friday Sept. 11, 2009.  (AP Photo/Shawn Chamberlin)
Carl Edwards (60) races Kevin Harvick (33) into turn four during the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Friday Sept. 11, 2009....   (Associated Press)
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  • Talking Business: Pass the P's

    Richmond Times-Dispatch | 11/26/2009 7:19:00 AM

    On this week's Talking Business entitled "Pass the 'P's" host Michael Guld explores all of the words that start with the letter 'P' and relate to business. More »

  • Winter is Coming; Get Ready Now

    Richmond Times-Dispatch | 11/26/2009 3:07:02 AM

    Gov. Tim Kaine declares Winter Preparedness Week, Nov. 29 – Dec. 5 More »

  • Santa Fund for area kids enters its 116th year

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:58 AM

    Santa Claus may spend a whirlwind evening every Dec. 24 delivering presents to girls and boys around the world, but it’s the aptly named Santa Fund that helps take care of kids around Central Virginia the rest of the year. More »

  • ‘Little angel voice’ to kick off 28th annual Turkey Trot

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:55 AM

    When it was rumored that a child was wanted to sing the national anthem at the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, nurse Pat Morris knew just the person. More »

  • Tinsley fund donates $75,000 to city schools

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:54 AM

    Tinsley, violinist with the Dave Matthews Band and a 1982 graduate of the Charlottesville High School Orchestra program, is providing the funds for the seventh year. More »

  • Daly named official director of Charlottesville parks, recreation

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:49 AM

    Daly, who had been serving as acting director since January, has more than 22 years of experience in the field. More »

  • Va. book festival co-founder Otto dies

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:47 AM

    A memorial service is planned for Dec. 4 in Colorado Springs. More »

  • Report: Overhaul public housing

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:42 AM

    In a draft master plan to improve public housing in Charlottesville, consultants are calling for all of the city’s 376 public housing units to be substantially rehabilitated or replaced. More »

  • Charlottesville firefighters lauded at event

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:34 AM

    Firefighter of the year was Nick Barrell. More »

  • Authority’s exhibit to highlight evolution of public housing

    Charlottesville Daily Progress | 11/26/2009 12:01:10 AM

    The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority will be showcasing a public housing exhibit next week. More »

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Charlottesville Daily Progress

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