Dede Smith News Today

James L. Smith, 97, a resident of Broward County, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was a musician, businessman, carpenter, and family man. He was born in Dublin, OH and attended Ohio State University. In 1951 he moved to South Florida to raise his family. After retiring, Jim and his first wife, Beulah, […]

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New initiatives that help community member learn Charlottesville’s history are coming to the area.

With the Rivanna Pump Station still flooded, officials dont know what went wrong.

With the Rivanna Pump Station still flooded, officials dont know what went wrong.

With the Rivanna Pump Station still flooded, officials still dont know what went wrong.

Lorraine and Eugene Williams have been honored as part of 2023s Distinguished Dozen.

Some changes are on the way for a map that leads people around Charlottesville’s historic sites.

Southwest Airlines is still working to get luggage to customers who have been without their things since the end of December. One section on the bottom floor of OIA is still blocked off for Southwest Airlines and hundreds of suitcases are lined up.

A lot can happen in two weeks, just ask couple, DeDe Smith and James Bullock. Their flight home on Southwest was canceled last Tuesday. When they arrived last Wednesday at the Orlando International Airport, they got an even bigger surprise – their luggage wasn't there.