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26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition

26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition

  • ELI LERDAU The Daily Progress

40 wines from 26 wineries in the Charlottesville area will take home gold medals from the Monticello Cup Wine Competition later this month. But who will take home the cup?

Movies in a Minute: "Pressure"

Movies in a Minute: "Pressure"

  • Bruce Miller Lee Enterprises

Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says "Pressure" has plenty of tension, a smart ending and shows the role that trust plays in history.

Valley Road Vineyards wins Virginia Governor's Cup

Valley Road Vineyards wins Virginia Governor's Cup

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Afton's Valley Road Vineyards has been awarded the this year's Virginia Governor's Cup, the top prize for winemakers in the commonwealth.

From the archives: Robert Duvall's Virginia farm kept the actor busy when he isn't filming movies

From the archives: Robert Duvall's Virginia farm kept the actor busy when he isn't filming movies

  • BY BILL LOHMANN Richmond Times-Dispatch

"What's up! Good to see you!" he said, grasping my right-hand. "Bobby Duvall. How are you?"

Dr. Barton Goldsmith’s holistic holiday gift guide for 2025

Dr. Barton Goldsmith’s holistic holiday gift guide for 2025

  • Dr. Barton Goldsmith

10 gift ideas that will enhance your physical and emotional life, as tested by columnist Dr. Barton Goldsmith.

Director Alex Woo looks into his past for animated film 'In Your Dreams'

Director Alex Woo looks into his past for animated film 'In Your Dreams'

  • BRUCE MILLER Lee Enterprises

While making Netflix's new animated film “In Your Dreams,” director Alex Woo kept a sleep journal.

Photos: Saturday at the 2025 Richmond Folk Festival

Photos: Saturday at the 2025 Richmond Folk Festival

  • MARGO WAGNER Richmond Times-Dispatch
In Richmond, faithful reflect on legacy of Pope Francis

In Richmond, faithful reflect on legacy of Pope Francis

    Local parishes in Richmond remember Pope Francis with candlelight vigils, prayers and services celebrating his life and leadership.

    Virginians remember Pope Francis: 'He genuinely loved everybody who was persecuted'

    Virginians remember Pope Francis: 'He genuinely loved everybody who was persecuted'

      On Monday, parishioners from around the Richmond area gathered at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart for a noon service to celebrate the life and leadership of Pope Francis.

      After water crisis, insurance claims surge in Richmond's restaurant world

      After water crisis, insurance claims surge in Richmond's restaurant world

        As restaurants in the Richmond area reopened through the weekend and into this week, owners are tallying up what they lost last week due to the shutdown.

        Why some Richmond restaurants are opening during city water crisis and others aren't

        Why some Richmond restaurants are opening during city water crisis and others aren't

          Some Richmond area restaurants have started to reopen, while others remained closed, waiting for the boil water advisory to be lifted. The reasons for both are complex.

          36 Richmond-area restaurants that closed or will close in 2024

          36 Richmond-area restaurants that closed or will close in 2024

            Take a look at the following restaurants and breweries that closed or announced they will be closing this year.

            Dr. Barton Goldsmith’s holistic holiday gift guide

            Dr. Barton Goldsmith’s holistic holiday gift guide

              10 gift ideas that will enhance your physical and emotional life, as tested by columnist Dr. Barton Goldsmith.

              Former Dave Matthews violinist tests positive for amphetamine, THC after car crash

              Former Dave Matthews violinist tests positive for amphetamine, THC after car crash

                Former Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley could test Virginia's standards when it comes to driving under the influence.

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                Movies & Television

                Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

                Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

                Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ seems stale in Nate Bargatze’s hands

                Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ seems stale in Nate Bargatze’s hands

                Summer movies run cold as 'Euphoria' ends wild ride | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Summer movies run cold as 'Euphoria' ends wild ride | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Paul Rudd gets a chance to realize his musical dreams in ‘Power Ballad’

                Paul Rudd gets a chance to realize his musical dreams in ‘Power Ballad’

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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