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Virginia Beach's plan to transform the city

Submitted on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 4:20pm

City officials are looking for innovative ways to encourage more growth in VA Beach that would overcome the current layout resulted from the suburban sprawl of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

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Sales tax figures show varying sources from city vs. county

Submitted on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 3:56pm

Charlottesville and Albemarle County saw nearly a half-billion dollars in combined retail sales in the last three months.

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Study: Coal ash from power plants tainting region's water supply

Submitted on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 3:26pm

Power plants in Russell and Giles counties are causing water qualities problems from the storage of coal ash, according to a study released by three environmental organizations.

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$40M deal to buy old rail line may come with light-rail strings

Last updated on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 1:27pm. Originally submitted on 09/03/2010 - 1:22pm.

City officials are working to finalize the agreement of the proposed $40 million deal to but an old rail line for a possible light-rail project.

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Interstate 81 session may mull transportation, bring 6 states together in Roanoke

Last updated on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 1:30pm. Originally submitted on 09/03/2010 - 1:14pm.

Representatives of all six states along the I-81 corridor will gather in Roanoke this fall to discuss common issues with the interstate's traffic. 

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