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Q&A: Former Cavalier Collins talks about making Jaguars' roster and more
The 6-foot-2, 296-pound former Virginia defensive lineman spoke with The Daily Progress for a Q and A.
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Q&A: Dom Starsia talks about his surreal summer
You could say that the last three months have been a tad surreal for Virginia men’s lacrosse coach Dom Starsia. This week, Daily Progress sportswriter Whitelaw Reid had a chance to catch up with Starsia.
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Greene Hills Gators triumph
The Greene Hills Gators competed against the Fry's Spring Dolphins July 6 at Greene Hills Club near Stanardsville.
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Stanardsville parade marks Fourth of July
Stanardsville was filled with patriotic cheer Monday during the town's annual Fourth of July parade down Main Street.
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Greene judges and lawyers honor longtime court clerk
About 30 community members gathered Friday to honor Greene County General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Clerk Ellen Collier who retired after 39 years in Greene’s court system.
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Montpelier exhibit highlights Dolley's fashion, social sense
Dolley Madison chose her clothes as carefully as her guest list and, while you can no longer meet her guests, you can check out her dresses.
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Q&A: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his vast hoops knowledge in Charlottesville
While in Charlottesville, the 19-time All-Star discussed a wide range of subjects.
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Greene Library kicks off summer
The Greene County Library hosted its Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party Monday evening.
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William Monroe High School celebrates Class of 2011 graduation
William Monroe High School’s Class of 2011 celebrated its graduation at the Charlottesville Pavilion Saturday, June 11.
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Opening the doors to Molly's cupboard
Families across the nation during this economic crisis are at risk.
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Michael Jackson's `Thriller' jacket hitting the auction block
Auction administrator Darren Julien says the red and black leather jacket is “the most recognized and significant piece of pop culture” to come up for sale, and he expects it to fetch at least $200,000 at the Music Icons auction on June 25 and 26 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills.
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Virginia Justice Roscoe Stephenson dies at age 89
Senior Justice Roscoe B. Stephenson Jr. joined the court in 1981 at the age of 59.
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Search under way in Va. for missing N.C. boater
A search is under way for a North Carolina man who went missing while boating with friends on the James River in Newport News.
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See more than 800 dogs in action at CAKC show
So, you think you’re finally ready to hear the patter of little feet in your house.
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Sheng Wang spins mundane living into comedy gold
Cooper snapped up the chance to bring Wang in for the eighth show in his comedy series.
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UVa graduate gains notice in Hollywood
Jen Lilley can be seen on the small screen now in MTV’s “Disaster Date” and on the big screen later in “The Artist,” which got a warm reception at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Woman dies when told of father's Missouri tornado death
A 54-year-old Missouri woman has died after suffering a heart attack when told of her father's death in the Joplin tornado.
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Obama, Cameron play table tennis with students
President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron played table tennis with London students today.
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National Zoo worker charged with attempted animal cruelty
A National Zoo researcher who has written articles casting cats as major enemies of wild bird species has been accused of poisoning feral cats in her Columbia Heights neighborhood.
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Blind Boys of Alabama: Taking the high road
The little boy could distinguish light of day and dark of night.
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Students beautify school grounds
William Monroe Middle School students created a garden full of plants native to Virginia.
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Schwarzenegger reveals he had child with staffer
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has acknowledged that he fathered a child with a member of his household staff, a revelation that apparently prompted wife Maria Shriver to leave the couple's home before they announced their separation last week.
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Thank you, Manassas Museum
Thank you to the Manassas Museum and all those responsible for making the Prince William Cavalry Ride from Brentsville to Manassas on April 30. It was an amazing ceremony and so well organized.
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Man lets thief escape to clock in
A Waynesboro man caught a thief rummaging through his car Monday morning, but let the man go to avoid being late to work, police said.
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Greene Relay for Life works for best life possible
On Saturday, Mary 14, participants, sponsors and supporters will gather at Ruckersville Elementary School for a night filled with fun activities, music, and, of course, walking.
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