Lyrics on the Lake holds its open-mic competition tonight. Â Tonight, five finalists will compete for the grand prize, which will send them to Nashville for a writing session with professional songwriters and a showcase at a Nashville venue. The performances get underway tonight at 8 p.m. at Mango's in Moneta. Â Lyrics on the Lake is a volunteer organization, serving the community by hosting musical events, like the Songwriters Festival.
Virginia Tech students will begin work today on its FutureHAUS Dubai. Â It's a futuristic solar house which will be entered into the Solar Decathlon Middle East in November. Â This house takes the best technology from the previous FutureHaus and LumenHaus. Â The FutureHaus burned in a fire in February of last year.
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A road closure could impact your commute this week in Appomattox County. Â Route 1001, or Lee Grant Avenue, will be closed from Route 727 to Route 635 for pipe replacement. Â
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