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Crisis Line of Central Virginia: A Voice in the Midst of Crisis

Issue: March 2011 by .

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It is an irony that is not missed on Amy Hart: A near-death experience four months ago now makes her drive to keep others from taking their own lives even stronger than before. As the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the Crisis Line of Central Virginia (CLCV), Hart has spent the last five years training thousands [...]

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“Specialty” Real Estate: What It Takes to Attract the Right Buyer

Issue: February 2011 by .

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A 36,000-square-foot former Federal Courthouse in downtown Lynchburg. A circa-1817 bed and breakfast in the Diamond Hill district. The old Jones Memorial Library on Rivermont Avenue. The Trivium and West Manor in Forest. All are examples of “specialty” real estate currently or recently on the market in our area—big ticket items with a unique draw [...]

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“Extreme Networking” Event Helps Make New Connections in Lynchburg

Issue: February 2011 by .

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“Extreme” is an adjective used to describe a lot of things these days, from sports to fitness and even makeovers. But networking? While it may not be the first thing most think of when they hear the word “extreme,” that’s exactly what was happening at the first ever “Extreme Networking” event on January 25 at [...]

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Meals on Wheels Seeks Funds, Volunteers in 2011

Issue: January 2011 by .

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Sally* was in a desperate situation. Her family friend, Bill*, whom she shared a house with and provided full-time care to, was in bad shape. He recently had a stroke, had diabetes and was in overall poor health. Worst of all, neither had enough money to pay for regular meals, so Sally called Meals on [...]

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FamilyWize Community Service Partnership Provides Significant Savings on Prescription Drugs

Issue: December 2010 by .

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A lost job. A disability. A fixed income. A down economy. All of these are reasons to be concerned about the high cost of prescription drug coverage. Now, a nationwide program called FamilyWize® Community Service Partnership has reached our area through the United Way of Central Virginia (UWCV), and offers discounts on many prescription drugs. [...]

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Real Estate Coffee Cafe: A New Concept in Selling Homes

Issue: November 2010 by .

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When Kevin Turner started working with Century 21 All-Service in 1991 at the age of 21, ambitious as he was, he never envisioned owning five local branches of the company—especially not one designed to mimic a coffee shop. But just last month, that’s exactly what came to be when Turner, now owner and broker at [...]

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The State of Local Car Sales

Issue: October 2010 by .

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As the weather turns cooler, the news is still lukewarm on the car sales front. While national September sales came in at 11.76 million, a small improvement over the 11.47 million sold in August, individual car company’s performances varied, according to market analysis. Chrysler and Ford sales rose slightly while General Motors and Honda sales [...]

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Time for Assisted Living? How To Make the Right Decision for Your Loved One

Issue: August 2010 by .

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No matter how many signs may be present or years you’ve had to prepare, making the decision to place a parent or loved one into assisted living is almost always a heart-wrenching one. Despite the numerous, excellent local facilities that exist for this purpose, the choice of putting a parent in such a home can [...]

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Economic Study shows regional economy trending towards high growth industries

Issue: August 2010 by .

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The economic and employment future is looking bright for Region 2000, especially when it comes to growing and attracting existing and new high-growth, high-paying jobs, according to two new reports. The first is a study by Richmond-based Mangum Economic Consulting, LLC. It concluded, among other positive growth indicators, that from 2001 to 2009, the region [...]

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Upgrading Altavista: A Local Couple’s Quest for Small Town Revitalization

Issue: July 2010 by .

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Dale Moore is no stranger to revitalizing old buildings and homes. As the founder of Moore’s Electrical and Mechanical Construction, Inc., and Moore’s at Home in Altavista, VA, his companies have been specializing in HVAC, piping, electrical, plumbing and residential service and repairs since 1985. But when Dale and his wife, Lisa, decided to take [...]

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