<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
    xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
    xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
    xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/"
    xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#"
    xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
    xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
    xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">

    <channel>
    
    <atom:link href="http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/rss/cat_local_news/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
    <link xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="display:module" type="text/xsl" href="http://cm.my.yahoo.com/feedtemplates/npc/simpletemplate_left.xsl"/>

    <title>Local News for Charlottesville Daily Progress</title>
    <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/</link>
    <image>
        <url>http://static.mgnetwork.com/cdp/core/media_path/icons/my_yahoo_header.jpg</url>
        <title>Local News for Charlottesville Daily Progress</title>
        <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/</link>
        <width>150</width>
        <height>30</height>
    </image>
    <description></description>
    <dc:language>en</dc:language>
    <dc:creator>Charlottesville Daily Progress</dc:creator>
    <dc:rights>Copyright 2009</dc:rights>
    <dc:date>2009-11-07T00:01:41-05:00</dc:date>

    <admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.dailyprogress.com/" />
    
         <item>
          <title>Albemarle Walmart set to expand</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/albemarle_walmart_set_to_expand/48600/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Morris estimates that the Walmart addition will be complete by fall 2010.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:41 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/albemarle_walmart_set_to_expand/48600/#When:05:01:41Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>&#8216;Everyone runs as Mr. Smith&#8217;: How a trip to Washington changed U.S. politics</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/everyone_runs_as_mr._smith_how_a_trip_to_washington_changed_u.s._politics/48603/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
In the 70 years since &#8220;Mr. Smith Goes to Washington&#8221; debuted at the box office, protagonist Jefferson Smith &#8212; played by Jimmy Stewart &#8212; has served as an icon in American politics.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:28 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/everyone_runs_as_mr._smith_how_a_trip_to_washington_changed_u.s._politics/48603/#When:05:01:28Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>More aid in Harrington hunt</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/more_aid_in_harrington_hunt/48602/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Virginia State Police ask anyone with information about Harrington to call 352-3435 or e-mail bci-appomattox@vsp.virginia.gov.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:28 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/more_aid_in_harrington_hunt/48602/#When:05:01:28Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Local Ponzi schemer gets 90 months</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/local_ponzi_schemer_gets_90_months/48601/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;I&#8217;m sorry to each one of you that I have harmed,&#8221; Donnelly said.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:14 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/local_ponzi_schemer_gets_90_months/48601/#When:05:01:14Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Boyd announces challenge to Perriello</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/boyd_announces_challenge_to_perriello/48604/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Albemarle County Supervisor Kenneth C. Boyd on Friday formally launched his campaign to seek the GOP nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, in next year&#8217;s midterm congressional election.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:13 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/boyd_announces_challenge_to_perriello/48604/#When:05:01:13Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Ponzi scheme nets man over 7 years in prison</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/ponzi_scheme_nets_man_over_7_years_in_prison/48585/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;I understand what the crime says about me, but I can do something about this,&#8221; Donnelly said.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/ponzi_scheme_nets_man_over_7_years_in_prison/48585/#When:17:31:00Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>3 on board cull options for schools</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/3_on_board_cull_options_for_schools/48555/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Three Charlottesville School Board members said Thursday that the division should look into either leaving its grade configuration as is or having one middle school instead of both an upper elementary school and middle school. 
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:40 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/3_on_board_cull_options_for_schools/48555/#When:05:01:40Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Monticello center gets LEED certification</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/monticello_center_gets_leed_certification/48547/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Monticello&#8217;s new visitor center has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:28 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/monticello_center_gets_leed_certification/48547/#When:05:01:28Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>3 local men guilty of child porn charges</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/3_local_men_guilty_of_child_porn_charges/48546/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A Charlottesville man and two Louisa County men pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges Thursday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:21 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/3_local_men_guilty_of_child_porn_charges/48546/#When:05:01:21Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Giant grocery store set for 22nd annual area food drive</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/giant_grocery_store_set_for_22nd_annual_area_food_drive/48548/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Today is the first day of Giant Food stores&#8217; 22nd annual Good Neighbor Food and Funds Drive. In the Charlottesville area, donations of money or nonperishable foods will go to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/giant_grocery_store_set_for_22nd_annual_area_food_drive/48548/#When:05:01:18Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>UVa seminar focuses on animal law</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/uva_seminar_focuses_on_animal_law/48544/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
What can a fellow do if a dead deer is in his driveway? May a person shoot a goose or duck that is on his property? These are just two of the wildlife issues that a group of University of Virginia School of Law students grappled with Thursday during its weekly &#8220;Animal Law 9040&#8221; seminar.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:13 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/uva_seminar_focuses_on_animal_law/48544/#When:05:01:13Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Hundreds sign up to find Harrington</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/hundreds_sign_up_to_find_harrington/48560/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;This is sort of a numbers&#8217; game, we&#8217;re looking for the needle in the haystack.&#8221;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:10 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/hundreds_sign_up_to_find_harrington/48560/#When:05:01:10Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>1930s comedies far from escapist, film expert argues</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/1930s_comedies_far_from_escapist_film_expert_argues/48557/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
As the Virginia Film Festival ramped up Thursday, Princeton University professor Maria DiBattista told an audience she doesn&#8217;t think Depression-era comedies were escapist, despite common sentiments to the contrary.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/1930s_comedies_far_from_escapist_film_expert_argues/48557/#When:05:01:01Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Film fest already passes &#8217;08 sales</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/film_fest_already_passes_08_sales/48496/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Ticket sales for the 22nd-annual Virginia Film Festival &#8212; which begins today &#8212; have already surpassed the number sold for last year&#8217;s festival.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:55 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/film_fest_already_passes_08_sales/48496/#When:05:01:55Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Parents plea for ground search volunteers</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/parents_plea_for_ground_search_volunteers/48497/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The effort will be organized by the Laura Recovery Center for missing children, a Texas-based nonprofit.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:41 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/parents_plea_for_ground_search_volunteers/48497/#When:05:01:41Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Orange supervisor race came down to mere 5 votes</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/orange/article/orange_supervisor_race_came_down_to_mere_5_votes/48485/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Family members of Shannon Abbs who voted in Tuesday&#8217;s election: six. Votes by which she appears to have upset an incumbent for a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors: five.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:40 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/orange/article/orange_supervisor_race_came_down_to_mere_5_votes/48485/#When:05:01:40Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>County nearly doubles its payments to SPCA</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_nearly_doubles_its_payments_to_spca/48495/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Albemarle supervisors agreed Wednesday to practically double the county&#8217;s payments to the SPCA and discussed ways to throw a life preserver to the Hatton Ferry.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:37 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_nearly_doubles_its_payments_to_spca/48495/#When:05:01:37Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Supervisors tell developer of luxury site to widen trail</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/supervisors_tell_developer_of_luxury_site_to_widen_trail/48494/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has overruled the recommendations of its Planning Commission &#8212; and the wishes of many in the Woodbrook neighborhood &#8212; by requiring the developer of a luxury apartment complex off Rio Road to widen a proposed trail and connect it to public property.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:25 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/supervisors_tell_developer_of_luxury_site_to_widen_trail/48494/#When:05:01:25Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Plea deal spares Albemarle woman in child porn case</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/plea_deal_spares_albemarle_woman_in_child_porn_case/48482/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
An Albemarle County woman has admitted she downloaded child pornography, but she won&#8217;t have to register as a sex offender.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/plea_deal_spares_albemarle_woman_in_child_porn_case/48482/#When:05:01:18Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Man pleads guilty to prescription fraud, will get counseling</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/man_pleads_guilty_to_prescription_fraud_will_get_counseling/48484/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
An Albemarle County man accused of trying to obtain prescription drugs illegally and also of making a fake bomb will stay behind bars for nearly a year in hopes of getting help.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:12 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/man_pleads_guilty_to_prescription_fraud_will_get_counseling/48484/#When:05:01:12Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Semi&#45;elevated road axed from VDOT study</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/semi-elevated_road_axed_from_vdot_study/48486/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The last of three unexpected road proposals for the Charlottesville-Albemarle area included in the Virginia Department of Transportation U.S. 29 corridor study will be dropped from the final report later this month.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:06 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/semi-elevated_road_axed_from_vdot_study/48486/#When:05:01:06Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>County deficit &#8216;is getting worse&#8217;</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/county_deficit_is_getting_worse/48492/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Albemarle County faces even worse financial troubles than officials anticipated only weeks ago.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:04 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/county_deficit_is_getting_worse/48492/#When:05:01:04Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Man in university thefts: I lived a secret life</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/man_in_university_thefts_i_lived_a_secret_life/48483/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
In the last year, Joshua Alan Lafferty has gone from upholding a false facade of his life for his parents&#8217; sake to telling them some of his deepest secrets.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/man_in_university_thefts_i_lived_a_secret_life/48483/#When:05:01:00Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Harringtons organize volunteer search for missing daughter</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/harringtons_organize_volunteer_search_for_missing_daughter/48474/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Harrington disappeared Oct. 17 after exiting the John Paul Jones Arena during a Metallica concert.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23:36 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/harringtons_organize_volunteer_search_for_missing_daughter/48474/#When:20:23:36Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Local Republican office vandalized</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/local_republican_office_vandalized/48460/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republicans arriving at the party&#8217;s Albemarle County headquarters Tuesday morning discovered what appeared to be an Election Day dirty trick.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:19:54 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/local_republican_office_vandalized/48460/#When:05:19:54Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Moynihan wins third term on county School Board</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/moynihan_wins_third_term_on_county_school_board/48459/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Pamela Moynihan held onto her Rio District seat on the Albemarle County School Board on Tuesday, defeating challenger Ned Gallaway.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:18:28 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/moynihan_wins_third_term_on_county_school_board/48459/#When:05:18:28Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>VDOT closes county railroad bridge after damage discovered</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/vdot_closes_county_railroad_bridge_after_damage_discovered/48457/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Virginia Department of Transportation crews will shut down the Black Cat Road railroad bridge, between David Lee Road and Bunker Hill Road in Albemarle County, after inspection crews discovered a damaged support timber.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:17:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/vdot_closes_county_railroad_bridge_after_damage_discovered/48457/#When:05:17:30Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Suspect in city killing to receive new attorney</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/suspect_in_city_killing_to_receive_new_attorney/48458/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A pair of motions filed on behalf of a man accused of homicide caused an &#8220;irreconcilable conflict&#8221; that has prompted a Charlottesville judge to allow the man&#8217;s attorney to step down.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:17:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/suspect_in_city_killing_to_receive_new_attorney/48458/#When:05:17:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Region&#8217;s delegates stay in office</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/regions_delegates_stay_in_office/48461/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle County, easily fended off a challenge from Democrat Cynthia Neff on Tuesday in one of the Charlottesville region&#8217;s most closely watched House of Delegates races.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:15:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/regions_delegates_stay_in_office/48461/#When:05:15:16Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>City Council OKs boost in funding for SPCA services</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/city_council_oks_boost_in_funding_for_spca_services/48456/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The City Council has unanimously agreed that Charlottesville should boost its funding to the area SPCA for its pound services.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:14:55 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/city_council_oks_boost_in_funding_for_spca_services/48456/#When:05:14:55Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Thomas stuns Slutzky in Rio</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/thomas_stuns_slutzky_in_rio/48455/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Rio victor, Rodney Thomas, said the election results will cause a major shift for the Board of Supervisors.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:12:21 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/thomas_stuns_slutzky_in_rio/48455/#When:05:12:21Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Disruptive speech to be panel&#8217;s topic at PVCC discussion</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/disruptive_speech_to_be_panels_topic_at_pvcc_discussion/48454/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
An upcoming panel discussion at Piedmont Virginia Community College will explore disruptive political speech, such as U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson&#8217;s &#8220;you lie&#8221; outburst during a joint session of Congress and the anti-war slogans shouted by protesters during former President George W. Bush&#8217;s visit to Monticello last year.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:11:39 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/disruptive_speech_to_be_panels_topic_at_pvcc_discussion/48454/#When:05:11:39Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Brown wins sheriff post</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/brown_wins_sheriff_post/48453/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
James E. Brown III, an Albemarle County police officer, beat independent Paul Best, a Charlottesville police detective, to become the new sheriff in town.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:10:14 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/brown_wins_sheriff_post/48453/#When:05:10:14Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Unopposed, incumbents return to city school seats</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/unopposed_incumbents_return_to_city_school_seats/48451/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The three unopposed incumbents running for the Charlottesville School Board each raked in more than 5,000 votes in Tuesday&#8217;s election.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:07:53 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/unopposed_incumbents_return_to_city_school_seats/48451/#When:05:07:53Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Szakos, Norris get easy victories</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/szakos_norris_get_easy_victories/48452/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Democrats will keep their grip on Charlottesville&#8217;s City Council for at least another two years.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:04:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/szakos_norris_get_easy_victories/48452/#When:05:04:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Local races decided across Central Va.</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/local_races_decided_across_central_va/48450/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Stanardsville voters returned incumbent Supervisor Clarence &#8220;Buggs&#8221; Peyton to the Greene County Board of Supervisors.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:02:28 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/local_races_decided_across_central_va/48450/#When:05:02:28Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Democrats hold Council and sheriff&#8217;s office</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/democrats_hold_council_and_sheriffs_office/48430/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Democratic Mayor Dave Norris and challenger Kristin Szakos won 6,292 and 5,074 votes, respectively.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:34:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/democrats_hold_council_and_sheriffs_office/48430/#When:02:34:30Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Thomas takes Slutzky&#8217;s seat on county board</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/thomas_takes_slutzkys_seat_on_county_board/48423/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Election update           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:42 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/thomas_takes_slutzkys_seat_on_county_board/48423/#When:01:50:42Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>35 percent of register voters cast ballots in Albemarle</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/35_percent_of_register_voters_cast_ballots_in_albemarle/48415/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Election officials are reporting that 34.6 percent of registered voters in Albemarle County and 24.4 percent of Charlottesville voters had cast a ballot by 4 p.m. in today&#8217;s election.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:01:50 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/35_percent_of_register_voters_cast_ballots_in_albemarle/48415/#When:23:01:50Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Slideshow: Election Day</title>
          <link>http://www.mydailyprogress.com/index.php/multimedia/comments/election_2009/38158/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Pictures from the November 3rd general election.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:48:53 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.mydailyprogress.com/index.php/multimedia/comments/election_2009/38158/#When:21:48:53Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>County Republicans report Election Day shenanigans</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_republicans_report_election_day_shenanigans/48411/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republicans arriving at the party&#8217;s Albemarle County headquarters this morning discovered what appears to be an Election Day dirty trick.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:39:15 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_republicans_report_election_day_shenanigans/48411/#When:21:39:15Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>2009 election results database</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/2009_election_results/48401/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
County by county results of the 2009 elections.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:18:54 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/2009_election_results/48401/#When:21:18:54Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Afternoon election turnout results</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/afternoon_election_turnout_results/48400/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Charlottesville-area polling places are reporting low to moderate levels of voter turnout, election officials said Tuesday afternoon.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:26:44 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/afternoon_election_turnout_results/48400/#When:19:26:44Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Utility customer feedback wanted on budget survey</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/utility_customer_feedback_wanted_on_budget_survey/48376/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Charlottesville government will be mailing its annual Citizens Budget Survey this month to area utility customers.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:52 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/utility_customer_feedback_wanted_on_budget_survey/48376/#When:05:01:52Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>VDOT: Advance Mills bridge ready by end of the year</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/vdot_advance_mills_bridge_ready_by_end_of_the_year/48373/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The roadway leading to the bridge will also be widened.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:52 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/vdot_advance_mills_bridge_ready_by_end_of_the_year/48373/#When:05:01:52Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>City accepts land donation</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/city_accepts_land_donation/48394/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The City Council on Monday unanimously accepted a land donation that will expand one Charlottesville park, the largest such contribution made to the city in more than three decades.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/city_accepts_land_donation/48394/#When:05:01:43Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Jefferson&#8217;s Legacy to discuss layout of UVa landscape</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/jeffersons_legacy_to_discuss_layout_of_uva_landscape/48375/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The briefing will be held at noon Nov. 10 in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom at UVa.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/jeffersons_legacy_to_discuss_layout_of_uva_landscape/48375/#When:05:01:43Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Va. voters face slate of choices</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/va._voters_face_slate_of_choices/48390/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Voters will head to polling places across Virginia today to choose the state&#8217;s next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and a host of local officials.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/va._voters_face_slate_of_choices/48390/#When:05:01:33Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Kluge asking $100 million for Albemarle home, land</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/kluge_asking_100_million_for_albemarle_home_land/48377/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;The house is beautiful, but it&#8217;s huge,&#8221; Kluge said.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:31 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/kluge_asking_100_million_for_albemarle_home_land/48377/#When:05:01:31Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>McDonnell, Deeds in area on late campaign pushes</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/mcdonnell_deeds_in_area_on_late_campaign_pushes/48391/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat R. Creigh Deeds swung through the Charlottesville area on Monday to make one final appeal for votes in today&#8217;s gubernatorial election.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/mcdonnell_deeds_in_area_on_late_campaign_pushes/48391/#When:05:01:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Harrington&#8217;s parents set up fund for search</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/harringtons_parents_set_up_fund_for_search/48374/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Contributions may be sent to: Find Morgan Fund, P.O. Box 7588, Roanoke, VA 24019           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:18 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/harringtons_parents_set_up_fund_for_search/48374/#When:05:01:18Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Search narrows for builder of 3rd North Anna reactor</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/louisa/article/search_narrows_for_builder_of_3rd_north_anna_reactor/48378/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
North Anna&#8217;s existing reactors generate a combined 1,800 megawatts of electricity.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:01 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/louisa/article/search_narrows_for_builder_of_3rd_north_anna_reactor/48378/#When:05:01:01Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Fund, billboards set up in missing woman case</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/fund_billboards_set_up_in_missing_woman_case/48368/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The parents of a Virginia Tech student missing for more than two weeks have set up a fund for contributions to help in their search for her.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:45:07 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/fund_billboards_set_up_in_missing_woman_case/48368/#When:17:45:07Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Giving a boost to First Tee</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/giving_a_boost_to_first_tee/48355/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The program, which uses the city&#8217;s golf course at McIntire Park, as well as private courses, is in danger of losing much needed practice space           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:39 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/giving_a_boost_to_first_tee/48355/#When:05:01:39Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>UVa law school to debut public service program</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/uva_law_school_to_debut_public_service_program/48353/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The first course of the new Program in Law and Public Service will be held in the spring.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:21 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/uva_law_school_to_debut_public_service_program/48353/#When:05:01:21Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Garden club plans sustainability forum</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/garden_club_plans_sustainability_forum/48349/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Garden Club of Virginia is sponsoring an educational forum this week that will address the building of sustainable communities.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:21 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/garden_club_plans_sustainability_forum/48349/#When:05:01:21Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>SPCA funding could boom</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/spca_funding_could_boom/48354/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;It&#8217;s going to be a huge increase. There&#8217;s no doubt,&#8221;           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/spca_funding_could_boom/48354/#When:05:01:00Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Charlottesville&#8217;s leaf collection begins</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/charlottesvilles_leaf_collection_begins/48350/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Loose and bagged leaf collection will begin today in Charlottesville.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/charlottesvilles_leaf_collection_begins/48350/#When:05:01:00Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Poll shows McDonnell widens lead</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/poll_shows_mcdonnell_widens_lead/48325/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
McDonnell is favored by 53 percent, while Democrat R. Creigh Deeds is preferred by 41 percent           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:58 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/poll_shows_mcdonnell_widens_lead/48325/#When:04:01:58Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Stories shared 50 years after plane crash</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/stories_shared_50_years_after_plane_crash/48326/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Bradley was focused on &#8220;self-preservation&#8221; after realizing everyone else was dead in the nighttime crash.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:47 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/stories_shared_50_years_after_plane_crash/48326/#When:04:01:47Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Unlike last year, don&#8217;t expect lines</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/unlike_last_year_dont_expect_lines/48327/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Charlottesville-area election officials are anticipating a moderate level of voter turnout in Tuesday&#8217;s election           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:36 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/unlike_last_year_dont_expect_lines/48327/#When:04:01:36Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Zero&#45;based budget idea gains more supporters</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/zero-based_budget_idea_gains_more_supporters/48328/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;It allows you to separate your needs from your wants,&#8221; Snow said.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/zero-based_budget_idea_gains_more_supporters/48328/#When:04:01:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Fire destroys Albemarle home</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/fire_destroys_albemarle_home/48323/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Firefighter&#8217;s first priority was preventing the fire&#8217;s spread           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:01:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/fire_destroys_albemarle_home/48323/#When:04:01:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Postal Service: Study backs consolidation to Richmond</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/postal_service_study_backs_consolidation_to_richmond/48262/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A U.S. Postal Service study indicates some operations should be moved from the Albemarle County Airport Road mail processing and distribution facility to a larger plant near Richmond.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:53 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/postal_service_study_backs_consolidation_to_richmond/48262/#When:05:01:53Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Health bill changes may sway Perriello</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/health_bill_changes_may_sway_perriello/48261/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
After pushing party leadership for changes to a proposed health care reform bill, U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, is debating whether he will support the measure when it comes to a vote.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:47 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/health_bill_changes_may_sway_perriello/48261/#When:05:01:47Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Snow blasts calls for higher Planning Commission fees</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/snow_blasts_calls_for_higher_planning_commission_fees/48263/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Republican Duane Snow, a candidate for the Samuel Miller seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, is calling for the Planning Commission to end its discussion of raising a variety of zoning fees, including those on home businesses.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:41 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/snow_blasts_calls_for_higher_planning_commission_fees/48263/#When:05:01:41Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Palmyra man scores $250,00 from lottery</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/palmyra_man_scores_25000_from_lottery/48277/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Joseph Nailler of Palmyra had just gotten a sandwich when he received a sweet treat to go with it: $250,000 from the Virginia Lottery.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:38 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/palmyra_man_scores_25000_from_lottery/48277/#When:05:01:38Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Baron charged with stealing Greene antiques</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/baron_charged_with_stealing_greene_antiques/48274/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A local baron, the noted director of such TV shows as &#8220;The Avengers,&#8221; &#8220;The Saint,&#8221; &#8220;Hawaii Five-0,&#8221; &#8220;Magnum, P.I.,&#8221; and &#8220;Airwolf,&#8221; has been arrested and charged with felony larceny in Greene County, officials say.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/baron_charged_with_stealing_greene_antiques/48274/#When:05:01:33Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Tips continue flowing in missing woman case</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/tips_continue_flowing_in_missing_woman_case/48270/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Tipsters in the case of a missing Virginia Tech student have told authorities they saw a woman resembling Morgan D. Harrington with a minor scrape on her face the night Harrington disappeared.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:33 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/tips_continue_flowing_in_missing_woman_case/48270/#When:05:01:33Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>5th District GOP candidate bucking party</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/5th_district_gop_candidate_bucking_party/48275/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Bradley Rees, who is running in the 2010 election for the seat currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello, said at a news conference Thursday night that disappointment with the national Republican scene caused him to re-evaluate how he wanted to run his campaign.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:30 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/5th_district_gop_candidate_bucking_party/48275/#When:05:01:30Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Cause of trailer&#8217;s explosion still under investigation</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/cause_of_trailers_explosion_still_under_investigation/48276/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Greene County authorities still are investigating what caused a trailer to catch fire and explode Thursday evening near U.S. 29.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:22 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/cause_of_trailers_explosion_still_under_investigation/48276/#When:05:01:22Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Tips for safe tricks, treats</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/tips_for_safe_tricks_treats/48266/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, officials say the potential for mishaps to children and adults alike is greatly increased.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:22 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/tips_for_safe_tricks_treats/48266/#When:05:01:22Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Suspect still a mystery in Thursday shooting</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/suspect_still_a_mystery_in_thursday_shooting/48267/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The identity of the gunman behind the Halloween mask remains a mystery.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:21 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/suspect_still_a_mystery_in_thursday_shooting/48267/#When:05:01:21Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Gas line rupture slows morning traffic</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/gas_line_rupture_slows_morning_traffic/48279/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A ruptured gas line near the corner of Preston Avenue and Rugby Road on Friday morning caused traffic to be detoured for about an hour.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:15 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/gas_line_rupture_slows_morning_traffic/48279/#When:05:01:15Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>New details in double shooting released</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/new_details_in_double_shooting_released/48245/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
An 18-year-old female and a 19-year-old male were both shot at 7:24 p.m. while sitting in a friend&#8217;s car parked at the Blue Ridge Commons apartment complex on Prospect Avenue.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:01:26 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/new_details_in_double_shooting_released/48245/#When:16:01:26Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Gas leak closes city roads</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/gas_leak_closes_city_roads/48243/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A natural gas leak has shut down traffic at Preston Avenue and Rugby Road for several hours as city gas crews vent the area and repair a ruptured line, according to Charlottesville city officials.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:56:58 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/gas_leak_closes_city_roads/48243/#When:15:56:58Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>VDOT adds 16 traffic cameras to Central Virginia locales</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/vdot_adds_16_traffic_cameras_to_central_virginia_locales/48200/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Virginia Department of Transportation has added 16 traffic cameras in Central Virginia to manage traffic flow, monitor weather conditions and assist emergency responders on Interstate 64 and primary highways.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:58 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/vdot_adds_16_traffic_cameras_to_central_virginia_locales/48200/#When:05:01:58Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Police following up leads in search for missing student</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/police_following_up_leads_in_search_for_missing_student/48206/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Virginia State Police investigators were following up on new leads Thursday in the search for a missing 20-year-old Virginia Tech student.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:52 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/police_following_up_leads_in_search_for_missing_student/48206/#When:05:01:52Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Va. looks into missed absentee ballot deadlines</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/va._looks_into_missed_absentee_ballot_deadlines/48207/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A death and a computer snafu sparked by a name change were responsible for delays in mailing out absentee ballots in Greene and Nelson counties, respectively, local registrars said.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/va._looks_into_missed_absentee_ballot_deadlines/48207/#When:05:01:43Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Greene County trailer explodes</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/greene_county_trailer_explodes/48202/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Two men rescued an elderly Greene County man from his burning trailer Thursday evening mere seconds before it exploded.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:41 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/greene_county_trailer_explodes/48202/#When:05:01:41Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Masked assailant shoots 2 at Blue Ridge Commons</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/masked_assailant_shoots_2_at_blue_ridge_commons/48201/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A masked assailant shot two people Thursday night at the Blue Ridge Commons apartment complex.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:39 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/masked_assailant_shoots_2_at_blue_ridge_commons/48201/#When:05:01:39Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Downtown Mall designer Halprin dies at 93</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/downtown_mall_designer_halprin_dies_at_93/48199/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Lawrence Halprin, 93, a legendary American landscape architect who designed Charlottesville&#8217;s Downtown Mall, died Sunday at his home in Kentfield, Calif. No cause of death was reported.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:35 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/downtown_mall_designer_halprin_dies_at_93/48199/#When:05:01:35Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Local PAC makes cash contribution splash</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/local_pac_makes_cash_contribution_splash/48198/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
With only days to go before Tuesday&#8217;s election, a local political action committee is making its presence known with large contributions to some of the candidates running for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and to the county Republican Party.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/local_pac_makes_cash_contribution_splash/48198/#When:05:01:27Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Expanding Miller Center plans new office in nation&#8217;s capital</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/expanding_miller_center_plans_new_office_in_nations_capital/48204/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The University of Virginia&#8217;s Miller Center of Public Affairs is getting closer to the American power base by opening a Washington office to better connect with national leaders and alumni.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:24 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/expanding_miller_center_plans_new_office_in_nations_capital/48204/#When:05:01:24Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Support underneath county bridge found in disrepair</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/support_underneath_county_bridge_found_in_disrepair/48203/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
If you&#8217;re driving a vehicle that weighs more than 3 tons, stay off the railroad bridge on Route 616 in Albemarle County.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:22 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/support_underneath_county_bridge_found_in_disrepair/48203/#When:05:01:22Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Public gets say on U.S. 250 interchange</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/public_gets_say_on_u.s._250_interchange/48196/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Charlottesville residents packed into CitySpace on the Downtown Mall to voice objections Thursday to a diamond-shaped interchange slated to be built at the U.S. 250 Bypass and McIntire Road.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:22 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/public_gets_say_on_u.s._250_interchange/48196/#When:05:01:22Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Bonner: Sorry for fake letters</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/bonner_sorry_for_fake_letters/48208/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
&#8220;I personally take full responsibility for what happened,&#8221; Bonner said at Thursday&#8217;s hearing.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:17 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/bonner_sorry_for_fake_letters/48208/#When:05:01:17Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Symposium celebrates 100 years of trials, successes for NAACP</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/symposium_celebrates_100_years_of_trials_successes_for_naacp/48209/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Racial barriers in education continue to exist more than 50 years after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down separate-but-equal schools for blacks and whites and more than 30 years after forced desegregation, according to panelists at a University of Virginia symposium.
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/symposium_celebrates_100_years_of_trials_successes_for_naacp/48209/#When:05:01:16Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Area&#8217;s H1N1 shot supply nearly gone, official says</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/areas_h1n1_shot_supply_nearly_gone_official_says/48158/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Local health officials have enough swine flu vaccine left for only one more clinic. After that, they&#8217;ll be waiting on the national supply chain, with no clear idea of when more doses will arrive.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:01:43 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/areas_h1n1_shot_supply_nearly_gone_official_says/48158/#When:05:01:43Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Park activists rally to decry interchange</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/park_activists_rally_to_decry_interchange/48154/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Coalition to Preserve McIntire Park and its supporters rallied Wednesday to denounce the Meadowcreek Parkway in advance of a public hearing today on the design of the parkway&#8217;s terminus.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:01:36 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/park_activists_rally_to_decry_interchange/48154/#When:05:01:36Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Down in polls, Deeds makes stop in city</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/down_in_polls_deeds_makes_stop_in_city/48157/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Democratic nominee for governor Sen. R. Creigh Deeds swung through Charlottesville on Wednesday to chat with small business owners and energize his core supporters before Tuesday&#8217;s election.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:01:27 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/down_in_polls_deeds_makes_stop_in_city/48157/#When:05:01:27Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Police: Woman last seen on bridge</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/police_woman_last_seen_on_bridge/48153/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The last reported sighting of Morgan D. Harrington was on a bridge over railroad tracks near the John Paul Jones Arena.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:01:22 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/police_woman_last_seen_on_bridge/48153/#When:05:01:22Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Tentative timeline released in Harrington disappearance</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/tentative_timeline_released_in_harrington_disappearance/48140/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Authorities this morning released an updated, but still tentative, timeline of Harrington&#8217;s movements.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:52:09 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/crime/article/tentative_timeline_released_in_harrington_disappearance/48140/#When:16:52:09Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Belmont Baptist gets $25,000 to provide poor with laundry services</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/belmont_baptist_gets_25000_to_provide_poor_with_laundry_services/48103/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
An infusion of grant money is allowing one local church to let the area&#8217;s neediest residents come in for a visit and leave with batches of freshly cleaned clothes.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:57 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/belmont_baptist_gets_25000_to_provide_poor_with_laundry_services/48103/#When:05:01:57Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Harrington family fears foul play</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/harrington_family_fears_foul_play/48102/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The parents of a Virginia Tech student who disappeared outside a Metallica concert in Charlottesville said Tuesday that they fear she is the victim of foul play.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:49 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/harrington_family_fears_foul_play/48102/#When:05:01:49Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Man kept in seclusion at mental hospital dies</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/man_kept_in_seclusion_at_mental_hospital_dies/48109/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Cesar Augusto Chumil, 59, a deeply ill mental patient hospitalized over a 30-year period in his native Guatemala and in Virginia, has died. 
           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:36 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/man_kept_in_seclusion_at_mental_hospital_dies/48109/#When:05:01:36Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Residents sound off on school setup</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/residents_sound_off_on_school_setup/48114/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Others wondered why any changes needed to be made at all.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:25 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/education/article/residents_sound_off_on_school_setup/48114/#When:05:01:25Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Authorities to rule Fluvanna death an accident</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/authorities_to_rule_fluvanna_death_an_accident/48101/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
The Fluvanna County Sheriff&#8217;s Office is on the verge of officially labeling the death of Joseph Vincent Giebel, 42, of Troy, an accident.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:23 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/authorities_to_rule_fluvanna_death_an_accident/48101/#When:05:01:23Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Controversial dredging study gets go&#45;ahead</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/controversial_dredging_study_gets_go-ahead/48112/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
A controversial dredging feasibility study for the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir will go forward.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:16 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/controversial_dredging_study_gets_go-ahead/48112/#When:05:01:16Z</guid>
        </item>
    
         <item>
          <title>Planning Commission endorses Places29</title>
          <link>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/planning_commission_endorses_places29/48113/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
After an investment of four years and $1.6 million, the Albemarle County Planning Commission voted 4-2 on Tuesday to endorse Places29, a master plan for future development and transportation projects along the U.S. 29 corridor north of Charlottesville.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:01:15 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/planning_commission_endorses_places29/48113/#When:05:01:15Z</guid>
        </item>
    
    </channel>
</rss>