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Advance Mills Bridge Reopens

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 15, 2010 in Transportation. 1 Comment

After being closed for three years, the Advance Mills bridge has finally reopened, Brandon Shulleeta writes in today’s Daily Progress. Only foot and bicycle traffic has been allowed to cross the Rivanna there, leaving residents on the far side taking an awkward route to town for a long time now. The price tag on this new bridge—which has substantially retained the sharp look of the old one—is $3.3M.

Anti-Free-Speech Awards Announced

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 13, 2010 in In Brief. Closed

The TJ Center has handed out their annual Muzzle Awards. The Virginia Department of Corrections was a “winner.” #

Minor Delinquent in California Taxes

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 13, 2010 in In Brief. 5 Comments

Nobody owes more income taxes to California than Halsey Minor. He’s literally at the top of their list—it’s not even close. #

Federal Court Upholds Liquor Ad Ban

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 12, 2010 in In Brief. Closed

The Fourth Circuit has upheld the ban on liquor ads in the Cavalier Daily in a 2-1 vote. This case isn’t over. #

Virginia Newspaper Wins a Pulitzer

Published by Waldo Jaquith on April 12, 2010 in In Brief. Closed

The Bristol Herald Courier has won a Pulitzer for their series on the the state’s mismanagement of natural gas royalties. It’s in the public service category which, as far as I’m concerned, is the most important one. #