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  1. Pittsylvania County supervisors to reorganize

    Tuesday Dec 29 | Messenger

    ... accept the chairmanship again if chosen. "I don't know," he said, adding that he would consider it. However, Chatham-Blairs Supervisor Hank Davis has a clear idea of who he thinks should take the helm. "I should be the chairman after serving on the ...

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    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Chatham, VA, Gretna, VA, Callands, VA

  2. For some, last-minute the best time to shop

    Thursday Dec 24 | Messenger

    ... "You've got to get out of the house to keep from trying to raid the kitchen,"Curtis Taylor said. Brenda Livengood, of Blairs, a registered nurse, planned to shop last weekend, but the snowy weather stopped her and she had to work this week. She was ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, VA, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Dry Fork, VA

  3. Pittsylvania County tables megapark mining issue

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Go Dan River News

    ... Supervisor William Pritchett and Westover Supervisor and Board Chairman Coy Harville voted in favor. Ecker, Chatham-Blairs Supervisor Hank Davis and Callands-Gretna Supervisor Fred Ingram opposed Snead's motion. Karen Maute, a uranium mining ...

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    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Chatham, VA, Callands, VA, Gretna, VA, Danville, VA

  4. Area association helps answer sickle cell carriers' questions about disorder

    Sunday Dec 13 | Messenger

    Sandra White counts herself as one of the lucky ones. The Blairs resident doesn't really experience pain anymore.

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    Related Topix: Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA

  5. MoreRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Messenger

    ... of the consequences of certain actions before they have to find out first-hand. Twelve-year-old Dashawn Farmer of Blairs hopes to play for the NBA. Jennifer Rodriquez, 11 of Danville, hopes to be an art teacher. Jovan Jackson hopes to be an auto ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA

  6. Police Blame Wreck on Sleepy Driver

    Thursday Dec 3 | WSET-TV Lynchburg

    ... a tractor trailer. Police say the truck driver was pulling out of the Kangaroo convenience store on Route 29 in the Blairs area around 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, when he saw a car coming toward him. The car crossed the median and ran into the tractor ...

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    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA

  7. Pittsylvania County property owners begin appeals

    Dec 2, 2009 | Messenger

    ... staffers from Wingate met with property owners through the afternoon and evening Tuesday. Cecil Jones, who lives in Blairs, said about a half-acre of his land, which has a garage, increased in assessed value from $2,500 four years ago to $8,000 in ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA

  8. Pine or plastic? The great Christmas tree debate

    Nov 28, 2009 | Messenger

    ... their yards, Harris is "pro-life tree." Places to buy a Christmas tree Dana's Garden Spot at 5844 U.S. 29 Business in Blairs sells live trees from $20 to $85. Dana Peters can also order trees with the roots for those wanting to replant. For more ...

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    Related Topix: Virginia, Danville, VA, South Boston, VA, Long Island, VA, Home Gardening, Home

  9. Pittsylvania County land-use code change hits dead end

    Nov 25, 2009 | The Eden Daily News

    ... County Board of Supervisors tabled the matter this past summer. "We were making much ado about nothing," said Chatham-Blairs Supervisor Hank Davis of the proposed changes, which would've included revalidation fees and required that everyone under ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Agriculture, Science

  10. Pittsylvania Co. livestock died from natural causes in mystery death casesRead the original story

    Nov 25, 2009 | WSLS-TV Roanoke

    ... natural causes," Ecker said Tuesday. Ecker believes a bobcat or a pack of dogs could have run them to death. Chatham-Blairs Supervisor Hank Davis said he agrees with the autopsy report. "If it's a qualified veterinarian that did it (the autopsy), I ...

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    Related Topix: Weather, Gretna, VA

  11. Pittsylvania County calves' death ruled as natural causesRead the original story

    Nov 24, 2009 | Messenger

    ... natural causes," Ecker said Tuesday. Ecker believes a bobcat or a pack of dogs could have run them to death. Chatham-Blairs Supervisor Hank Davis said he agrees with the autopsy report. "If it's a qualified veterinarian that did it (the autopsy), I ...

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    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Weather, Gretna, VA

  12. Going Too FarRead the original story

    Nov 18, 2009 | The Gazette Virginian

    ... D-5th District, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in effigy. The rally,A that had been scheduled on U.S. 29 in Blairs, has been called off after Tea Party leaders were criticized for carrying their opposition too far. a oeWe were outraged to find that ...

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  13. Congrats, DanvilleRead the original story

    Nov 16, 2009 | Messenger

    ... merous. God knows who you are and there will be a seat in heaven for people that help their fellow man. ROBERT HAYDEN Blairs View More : No tags are associated with this article Not what you're looking for? Try our quick search:

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    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Opinion

  14. Pittsylvania County Tea Party canceled after attracting national attentionRead the original story

    Nov 17, 2009 | WDBJ7

    ... plan to burn effigies of Representatives Tom Perriello and Nancy Pelosi. The event was scheduled for this Saturday in Blairs. In an emailed statement, Danville Tea Party chairman Nigel Coleman wrote "We understand now that many people simply don't ...

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    Related Topix: Pittsylvania County, VA, Danville, VA, Fire, George Bush

  15. Burning out of control?

    Nov 17, 2009 | Staunton News Leader

    ... care reform has some people more than a little upset. The Danville group last week announced that on Saturday in Blairs in Pittsylvania County, tea party members would host a bonfire and burn in effigy Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th, and House Speaker ...

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    Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Tea Party, Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  16. Danville TEA Party cancels effigy burningRead the original story

    Nov 17, 2009 | Richmond Times-Dispatch

    ... received nationwide interest, group chairman Nigel Coleman said. Coleman said yesterday the owner of the property in Blairs has pulled the plug on the event because of the negative attention the rally has garnered. The bonfire originally was to ...

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat, US News

  17. Danville TEA Party snuffs bonfire after uproarRead the original story

    Nov 16, 2009 | NewsAdvance.com

    ... interest, according to the group's chairman, Nigel Coleman. Coleman said Monday the owner of the property in Blairs has pulled the plug on the event because of the negative attention the rally has garnered. The bonfire originally included burning ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, VA, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Blog News

  18. Danville TEA Party cancels bonfireRead the original story

    Nov 16, 2009 | WSLS-TV Roanoke

    ... interest, according to the group's chairman, Nigel Coleman. Coleman said Monday the owner of the property in Blairs has pulled the plug on the event because of the negative attention the rally has garnered. The bonfire originally included burning ...

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    Related Topix: Danville, VA, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Blog News

  19. Teabaggers Call Off Plans To Burn Democrats In Effigy

    Nov 16, 2009 | Daily Kos

    ... effigy burning of Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a bonfire rally Saturday in Blairs. Hours after news of the bonfire hit the Internet on Friday, at least one national news outlet had the story on its Web site, ...

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  20. Danville TEA Party undecided on Pelosi, Perriello effigy burningRead the original story

    Nov 16, 2009 | WSLS-TV Roanoke

    ... effigy burning of Rep. Tom Perriello, D-5th District, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a bonfire rally Saturday in Blairs. Hours after news of the bonfire hit the Internet on Friday, at least one national news outlet had the story on its Web site, ...

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