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August 28, 2008

Humor: Frankfurter fear grips the nation

America, our God-given right to eat hot dogs without worry is under siege. The Hot Dog Council - and, yes, it’s a real council - said the tube steak hysteria is a bunch of baloney. The Baloney Council had no comment.

Dave Matthews remembers Moore at Virginia service

Dave Matthews was among 1,000 mourners in Charlottesville who paid homage to LeRoi Holloway Moore, the saxophonist and arranger for Matthews’ band.


August 27, 2008

‘Feel the spirit’ at Josiah’s GrahamFest

Whether it’s the spirit of the mountains, the spirit of the music or the spirit of the “haunted” mansion, this year’s two-day event promises enchanting entertainment.

Lynchburg astronaut to help open LSO’s season
Lynchburg astronaut to help open LSO’s season

Astronaut Leland Melvin, who went up in the Space Shuttle Atlantis in February, is taking part in “The Great American Concert,” scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 6 in the E.C. Glass High School auditorium

Mystery ‘iPhone Girl’ generates Internet intrigue

Pictures of an Asian factory worker found on a new iPhone sold to a British customer have generated keen discussion on the Internet about her identity - and her fate.

An approachable icon: Remembering LeRoi Moore
An approachable icon: Remembering LeRoi Moore

The horn lies silent and the reeds are still, but former Dave Matthews Band saxophone player LeRoi Moore’s music lives in the hearts of others


August 25, 2008

Galax girl finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”
Galax girl finalist on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”

At the age of 10, Alexandra “Alex” Pyles has won 14 world titles, entered the National Blackbelt League’s Hall of Fame and accumulated a wall full of trophies


August 22, 2008

Humor Study: A bad joke might actually endanger the teller

The next time your favorite joke lays an egg, you might want to quit while you’re ahead.


August 21, 2008

‘Round Town
‘Round Town

Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend ‘Round Town.

Humor: Hard times mean less monkey coverage

The worst thing about the downturn in the newspaper industry, aside from massive layoffs, careers in ruins, frozen salaries and the grim realization that my only other marketable skill is frying hushpuppies at the fish camp, is the cutback in good, old-fashioned monkey coverage.


August 14, 2008

Round Town for August 15-17th
Round Town for August 15-17th

We’re on your side with City Magazine’s round town.

Humor: And the winner of the Write Scott’s Column Contest

The end of summer is fast approaching. No, not the end of the actual season itself, but the “real” summer, when my kids are out of school. I can walk around guilt-free with my shirt off (pants are optional), and the neighbors go out of town so we can use their washing machine and watch their 67-inch plasma TV.


August 13, 2008

‘Clone Wars’ paves the way for TV series
‘Clone Wars’ paves the way for TV series

three years after the anemic “Revenge of the Sith” failed to put the last nail in the coffin, fan boys are waving their light sabers and dressing up like Storm Troopers for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.“
The animated feature film debuts Friday.


August 08, 2008

QUIZ: Can you match the countries with lyrics from their anthems?

Match the countries with the lyrics from their national anthems AND listen to the different national anthems!


August 07, 2008

Round Town for August 7-10th
Round Town for August 7-10th

Here’s a look at what’s going on around town this weekend August 7-10th

Humor: The envelope please—column contestants earn awards
Humor: The envelope please—column contestants earn awards

All entries are in for the Second Annual Write Scott Hollifield’s Column While He Is On Vacation Or Performing Court-Ordered Community Service Contest.

How to get to Sesame Street? Point and click

On Monday, kids and parents can learn how to get to Sesame Street on their computers. The newly revamped SesameStreet.org is the result of two years of research and development by Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind the TV series on PBS.

Sara Evans opens SML concert series
Sara Evans opens SML concert series

Final preparations are under way for Sara Evans to take the stage Friday at a new Smith Mountain Lake concert site


August 05, 2008

Oak Ridge Boys to play Salem Civic Center Sept. 5th
Oak Ridge Boys to play Salem Civic Center Sept. 5th

Established as country hitmakers, the Oak Ridge Boys had a run of chart successes that would last through the ’80s


July 31, 2008

‘Round Town
‘Round Town

Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend ‘Round Town.

Humor: Readers come to the aid of an itchy man

I thought I had it bad, but some of you at one time or another have transformed into one huge, hideous blister, shunned by family and friends and forced to live in outbuildings so no one could hear your agonizing cries and see your incessant scratching.


July 30, 2008

Comedian Lewis Black to play Richmond

It’s hard to believe now, but there was a time in comedian Lewis Black’s career when he would tell 45 minutes worth of jokes about the weather.


July 29, 2008

Richmond linked to two hit films

If you look closely at two of this summer’s movies, you’ll find a little bit of Richmond


July 24, 2008

Humor: Yard trouble now blooms on me

As I write this, I am trying mightily to keep from removing my fingers from the keyboard and raking them across the ugly, raised red patch on my shin. Or the one ringing my wrist. Or the one spread across my forearm. Or the one slightly north of my pinkie toe. Or the one shaped like a chain of Caribbean islands two inches from my belly button.


July 23, 2008

‘Round Town
‘Round Town

Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend ‘Round Town.


July 18, 2008

Alanis Morissette to play Charlottesville benefit concert

The seven-time Grammy award winner will take the stage at the Charlottesville Pavilion on Sept. 18


July 15, 2008

Country singer Kathy Mattea to ride Santa Train
Country singer Kathy Mattea to ride Santa Train

Mattea, a native of Charleston, W.Va., is no stranger to Appalachia


July 10, 2008

Humor: Don’t mess with my hot dogs, explosions and tube tops

At this point, I will tell you that Independence Day is, without a doubt, my favorite holiday. It makes me happy. There’s no pressure to buy gifts, no obligation to say how thankful I am for everything, and no kids banging on the door demanding candy.


July 09, 2008

Round Town: Weekend of July 11th
Round Town: Weekend of July 11th

A look at weekend events going on locally


July 08, 2008

Actress in a new play about Hurricane Camille knows story firsthand
Actress in a new play about Hurricane Camille knows story firsthand

Wanda Bond was 12 when the storm hit in 1969, devastating parts of Nelson County — particularly Massie’s Mill, where she lived with her parents and four siblings.

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