EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Virginia 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Independence Day Celebration, Afton, VA - July 4, 2009
Ashland Fourth of July Parade, Ashland, VA...

News Near You for June 22

Stimulus program means jobs for 600 Richmond-area youths

An Invitation to our Charles City Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Charles City, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

The playing of taps traces its roots to the Peninsula

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Charles City area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Charles City

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Charles City organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Charles City is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Charles City area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Charles City Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Charles City! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Charles City area and around...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Charles City

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Charles City,...

Don’t let dining out in the Charles City area do you in!

Going out to eat in Charles City and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

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