Vamps: Love ‘em or hate ‘em, but these days, the movies seem to have us loving them more.

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Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling 455-3740.

Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at

It’s the sixth annual Festival of Trees.

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Someday, there comes a day to call it quits.

Ken West is a professor at Lynchburg College. His book, ‘The Shelbys,’ has been translated into Indonesian and Czech. Readers may write to West in care of The News & Advance, P.O. Box 10129, Lynchburg, VA 24506.

Meet someone who overcame a problem with help from the United Way of Central Virginia.

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The YMCA is Altavista’s go-to place

Lynchburg College is exhibiting work of Harlem Renaissance artist Jacob Lawrence, who told the legend of abolitionist John Brown in pictures.

The Johnson Health Center has two reasons to celebrate.

The transformation of lower Rivermont continues, in this case with the transformation of an old apartment building into a home for long-time residents and a new wave of 20- and 30-somethings.
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Catching up with ... Rebecca Pelletier

Bond - James Bond—is at it again.

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Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling 455-3740.

Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at

Check out these observances for Veterans Day.

This scout spearheaded a project that brought new life to a pet cemetery.

Don Mustard is the service officer for DAV Chapter 8 and VFW Post 8184.

Ken West is a professor at Lynchburg College. His book, ‘The Shelbys,’ has been translated into Indonesian and Czech. Readers may write to West in care of The News & Advance, P.O. Box 10129, Lynchburg, VA 24506.

The following are some events related to veterans and Veterans Day.

Halal Market fills a big need for Muslim famIlies.

OK, so the plot is beyond predictable, but the delivery, well, delivers.

A triple-threat Glass grad will speak in an ‘Inside the Actor’s Studio’-type forum.

Combine dance, music and sculpture, and you’ve got Mark Magruder’s upcoming show

Opera on the James’ next production showcases an age-old theme.