Appomattox News

Book examines President Ulysses S. Grant

Daily Herald - Wed Nov 18

Anybody remember that gag question Groucho Marx used on his quiz show? Who's buried in Grant's tomb? A dedicated ad-libber, Groucho could call the obvious answer right or wrong.

President Ulysses S. Grant seen as militarist butcher in South, hero elsewhere

The Chronicle-Journal - Mon Nov 16

In this book cover image released by The University of North Carolina Press, "U.S. Grant: American Hero, American Myth" by Joan Waugh, is shown.

Central Virginia health district planning drive-through H1N1 vaccine clinics

WSLS-TV Roanoke - Wed Nov 11

Central Virginia's Health District is gearing up to offer drive-thru flu vaccine clinics as part of a public H1N1 vaccine campaign in the area.

Drive-through H1N1 flu clinics planned

WSLS - Wed Nov 11

Central Virginia's Health District is gearing up to offer drive-thru flu vaccine clinics as part of a public H1N1 vaccine campaign in the area.

Sheriff's Office Looks for Missing Woman

WSET-TV Lynchburg - Sat Nov 07

Appomattox Sheriff's Office reports a woman missing in their area. Millicent C. Martin, 50, was last seen yesterday morning.

Two Valley School Districts Getting Money from Refinancing Savings

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg - Fri Oct 30

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Friday that $28.7 million in refinancing savings would be distributed to 28 Virginia school divisions and the Literary Fund.

Two VA Retailers Settle Gouging Charges

CSP - Thu Oct 29

Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims announced price gouging settlements with two gas stations late last week.

Police call no clues, contact from Harrington a oedishearteninga

WSLS - Wed Oct 21

The lead investigator in the Morgan Harrington missing person case called the lack of creditable leads and the fact they've had no contact from her "disheartening." Lt.

Lynchburg area schools begin flu shot clinics for students

WDBJ7 - Mon Oct 19

Students in the Lynchburg area will soon be able to receive the "Swine Flu" vaccine, free of charge.

In 37th year, railroad festival still attracting large crowds

NewsAdvance.com - Sun Oct 11

The smell of barbecue wafted through the early morning air as an onslaught of more than 100 vehicles - including tractor-trailers, hot-rods and a school bus - paraded through the streets of Appomattox.