The Art Institute Opens in Virginia Beach - 12/20/09 02:18 PM
The Art Institute recently opened a campus in Virginia Beach and will officially hold it's first day of classes there on January 11, 2010.
Located at 2 Columbus Center, the campus is conveniently located in the Virginia Beach Town Center.
"The Art Institutes schools have earned a strong, national reputation for excellence in creative arts education, and we look forward to bringing our signature culinary, fashion, design, and media arts programs to Virginia Beach," says John Mazzoni, president of The Art Institutes.  “We see our expansion in the Virginia Beach community as a great opportunity to provide an inspiring environment to … (1 comments)

Floyd E. Kellam High School to Move to New Site - 12/19/09 02:22 PM
The little country high school that could.....
Once remotely removed from the hustle and bustle of Virginia Beach development, Kellam High School stood solid as the "Green Line" approached and neighborhoods sprouted all around it in the past 25 years.  Built in 1962, Kellam High School, one of the City's most popular schools, became overcrowded and outdated.
In the beginning of this month, a new, 108 acre site was chosen for the new Kellam High School.  Located at the corner of West Neck Rd. and North Landing Rd., the new site will allow for a larger school, more parking and spacious … (0 comments)

Another Hurdle Overcome in Jordan Bridge Replacement - 12/19/09 01:09 PM
On Friday, the United States Coast Guard gave it's approval for a $100 million dollar replacement for the Jordan Bridge.  The existing Jordan Bridge has been closed since November, 2008.
The plan is to have the new bridge constructed by the middle of 2011.  The new bridge will also have a new toll of $2.00.
The new Jordan Bridge will be 145 feet high.  This is not acceptable to some in the area's shipping industry.  They feel that larger and more modern ships will not be able to clear the new bridge.  The bridge's developer, Figg Bridge, did widen the bridge's … (0 comments)

Speechless Saturday....Winter Storm in Blacksburg, VA - 12/19/09 12:25 PM

This was taken after it had been snowing for about 2 hours....we ended up with 15 1/2 inches.  The forecast is calling for more snow this afternoon.   Interstate 81 southbound was shut down due to the storm.  Graduation ceremonies for Radford University were canceled; however, the ceremonies for Virginia Tech took place as planned.
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Affordable Ranch Home for Sale in Norfolk, VA - 12/05/09 03:55 PM
Renovated Ranch Home in Norfolk … (2 comments)