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Archaeologists uncover more signs of 18th-century life at historic property
April 9, 2019 : By Tobi Walsh Laukaitis/Liberty University News Service
Lynchburg, VA-
In recent weeks, Liberty University students have volunteered to work alongside archaeologists during an excavation under the front porch. This semester marked the first time they have found coins on the property, two of which have dated back to the 18th century. Last month, archaeologists also uncovered a button from a uniform for Wayne’s Legion, an extension of the Continental Army which featured trained soldiers rather than militias under the command of Maj. General Anthony Wayne from 1792-1798. They also found two “large cent” coins dated 1798 and 1803, a 5-cent piece believed to be from the 1880s, many 18th- and 19th-century ceramics, as well as cut and wrought nails.
Sinkhole May Force Northwood off its Home Football Field
August 8, 2018
Saltville, VA—
Northwood High School is scheduled to play its first home football game on Aug. 31 against Marion, but the biggest obstacle for the Panthers right now in their own stadium is the playing surface.
A sinkhole emerged near midfield on July 24 and school officials are currently in the process of trying to rectify the situation.
“A geotechnical engineer from Hurt & Proffitt came and did some sonar testing on the entire field,” said Northwood principal Jerad Ward.
Water, Sewer Rates Studied
August 3, 2018
Appomattox, VA—
The town of Appomattox is conducting a utility rate study concerning water and sewer rates.This comes amid news that the town received a $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development to finish upgrading its wastewater system, including the demolition of the old trickling filter plant and installation of a pump station. A presentation and discussion of the utility rate study was held at the council workshop meeting July 24 at the Appomattox Municipal Building. The study is being conducted by Hurt & Proffitt, with Stacie Castro and Dennis Amos responsible for compiling the data and creating scenarios for discussion and consideration.
Town of Bedford Looking to Increase D-Day connectivity to Centertown
July 31, 2018
Bedford, VA—
More than fifty thousand people visit the National D-Day memorial in Bedford every year, but town leaders aren’t convinced they’re doing everything they can to capitalize on those visitors.
The town hired Hurt and Proffitt to conduct an engineering report studying connectivity opportunities“Having it is great, but enhancing it makes a great thing even better,” said Bart Warner, Town Manager of Bedford.
Demolition of Superior Mills Buildings Under Way in Chilhowie
July 11, 2018
Chilhowie, VA—
The former Superior Mills buildings in Chilhowie will soon be just a memory.
Demolition of the three buildings – that once housed a sock factory, grocery store, apartments and possibly a movie theater and other businesses in its more than 60-year history – began early Tuesday.
The site is being cleared as part of the Downtown Revitalization Project, the planning of which began seven years ago.
Archaeologists seek another dig at former Greenfield Plantation Site
May 29, 2018
Lynchburg—Archaeologists are finishing conservation work on more than 10,000 artifacts found at the former Greenfield Plantation in Botetourt County.
After their dig in 2016, archaeologists Keith Adams and Randy Lichtenberger have spent the past two years cleaning, chemically treating and categorizing each piece found on what is now the Greenfield industrial park
Virginia Tobacco Commission Awards $6M in New Funding
May 24, 2018
Farmville—The Virginia Tobacco Commission says it will give $6 million in new funds for 27 projects designed to spur job growth in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
The commission met Tuesday in Farmville to approve the project funding. The commission approved $2.8 million for workforce development, $2.2 million for education programs and $1 million for a business park development.
Botetourt’s Greenfield Plantation May Get Another Archaeological Dig
May 22, 2018
Botetourt Co.—Botetourt County has given archeologists the green light for a survey that, if it comes back positive, may lead to more digging at the Greenfield Plantation.
The slave quarters on the site were relocated in 2016 to make way for construction of the shell building in the budding business park. Archeologists dug before construction began, but say it was a rushed job because of the timeline.
Chilhowie to Demolish Old Mill Building
May 21, 2018
CHILHOWIE—An eyesore for years is set to be removed as plans to demolish the former Superior Mills building in Chilhowie moves forward. The abandoned structure covers most of a block of Lee Highway across from the fire department and next door to a popular local restaurant. Removal of the building was one of the main reasons the town received a million dollar grant for revitalization that will begin a phased project to improve Main Street and its environs.
6/8: Farm to Table Dinner in Blacksburg
May 15, 2018
BLACKSBURG—Make plans now to attend the second annual Virginia Cheese Fest Farm to Table dinner featuring live music, delightful wines, and flavorful cheese forward dishes prepared by the Palisades Restaurant and Hell’s Kitchen runner up Chef Torrece “T” Gregoire. The event, organized by the Blacksburg Partnership and sponsors Union Bank and Hurt & Proffitt will take place Friday, June 8 under the beautiful pavilion at Smithfield Plantation.
Source: NRV News
New Section of Dick & Willie Passage set for the fall
May 10, 2018
AXTON—Now that the political fights have been settled, when will the actual addition to the Dick & Willie Passage be completed? It turns out local residents won’t have to wait long.
The newest section of the trail may be ready for walkers, bikers, runners and others this fall, according to local officials.
CVCC Announces Bif Johnson III as 50th Commencement Speaker
May 8, 2018
LYNCHBURG, VA – Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) has announced that Mr. Wiley V. “Bif” Johnson III, CVCC graduate class of 1987, will be the Commencement Speaker for its 50th graduation ceremony on Thursday May 10, from 7-10 p.m., at the Liberty University Vines Center.
Source: WSET
JE Dunn Construction will Manage $52 million Hospital Expansion at Fort Eustis
April 18, 2018
FORT EUSTIS— The consultant team includes JE Dunn, Hoefer Wysocki Architecture, ME Group, Henderson Engineers, Mitchell Planning, Walker and Moore, Hurt and Proffitt, Bob D. Campbell and Company, EDI, Protection Engineering Consultants as well as local trade partners, Watson Electrical and Warwick …
Town Council Reviewing Park Plans
March 22, 2018
FLOYD— The Floyd Town Council is hoping to add more parking. Will it be enough? At their meeting Thursday, Council members heard a plan to add about 30 parking spaces adjacent to the Warren G. Lineberry Park. Jessica Littlejohn presented three options from Hurt & Proffitt, an engineering firm the town engaged to develop plans for parking and drainage at the park.
Floyd Town Council Approves Contracts
February 11, 2018
FLOYD —The Floyd Town Council approved two contracts at its meeting Thursday, February 1. The first was a professional services agreement with Hurt & Proffitt concerning the Warren G. Lineberry Park. The architectural and engineering firm will develop a conceptual plan for parking, drainage and playgrounds.
Boones Mill Marks Start of Project to Stabilize Old Train Depot
January 30, 2018
BOONES MILL — Town officials and rail enthusiasts posed with shovels in hand Tuesday to celebrate restoration work that will soon begin on the historic Boones Mill train depot.
Governor McAuliffe Announces Administration Appointments
January 12, 2018
RICHMOND — On January 12, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Bif Johnson, Hurt & Proffitt President/CEO, as an additional appointment to his Administration.
City Council Approves New Hotel, Recycling Facility
January 9, 2018
LYNCHBURG — Lynchburg City Council gave the green light for a new hotel and an industrial food waste recycling facility at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Chilhowie Downtown Revitalization Project Moves Ahead
January 23, 2018
CHILHOWIE — Aspects of the Chilhowie Downtown Revitalization Project have seen a boost since the end of 2017 as property owners approve façade décor and the town and county work on phases of the drainage, streets and old buildings.
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