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News Headlines for Accomac, VirginiaVirginia Madsen keeping busy with 3 movies in the works (The Pantagraph)It’s not easy being a Hollywood actress after age 35. But at 46, Virginia Madsen still manages to nab parts with oomph. Virginia Weighs Future of Historic Fort After Army Leaves (New York Times) Fort Monroe, a Union oasis where fugitive slaves flocked during the Civil War, will return to Virginia?s control in 2011 when the Army pulls out. Fresh off the Farm and on Virginia’s School Menus (AG Weekly) State officials have launched a program designed to connect small Virginia farmers with schools in hopes of boosting the agricultural economy and encouraging children to eat organic, locally grown food. AP: Virginia to Dedicate Civil Rights Memorial (NBC 29 Charlottesville) Virginia is planning to unveil and dedicate the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial on the grounds of the state Capitol later this month. More Than 500 Acres Burned In Virginia (WRIC 8 News Richmond) ROANOKE, Va. (AP) - Dozens of firefighters continued working to contain a blaze that has burned more than 500 acres in southwestern Virginia. U.S. Forest Service spokesman Chris Rose says the fire was Legendary Steve's Hamburgers grilled up at Virginia Get-Together (Mesabi Daily News) VIRGINIA — Decades may have passed, but “Steve’s Place” is just as popular as it ever was. Virginia Commerce Bank employees give back (WTOP Radio Network) Virginia Commerce Bank marked its 20th anniversary this year. Library of Virginia book honored (Richmond Times-Dispatch) "The Papers of Sir William Berkeley, 1605-1677," edited by Warren M. Billings with the assistance of Maria Kimberly at the Library of Virginia and published by the library, has been selected as a 2007 notable state document award winner by the Government Documents Roundtable of the American Library Association. The judges praised the book as offering "an intimate portrait of political and social ... Virginia Celebrates the Fourth (Mesabi Daily News) Virginia celebrated Independence Day with a parade Friday morning. You must be a Registered User to view the rest of the story. Do not use usernames or passwords from your financial accounts! More than 500 acres burned in Virginia (Richmond Times-Dispatch) Roanoke, VA - Dozens of firefighters continued working to contain a blaze that has burned more than 500 acres in southwestern Virginia. |