Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, September 22. Today features book reviews, including one by a local historian; Drew Gallagher's press conference; Clay Jones' take on the warning signals at Lake Anna; and obituaries.
Books & Culture
Edited by Vanessa Sekinger



This week the Advance features three books reviews, including the behind-the-scenes stories in Clint Hill’s Five Presidents; Doris Kearns Goodwin's An Unfinished Love Story; and Erik Nelson's Forgotten Battles of the Chancellorsville Campaign.
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IT'S DREW TIME: Good Night and Good Luck
By Drew Gallagher
Drew’s called a press conference to announce some importance news. The media seems as confused as anyone about what’s about to go down. Grab a beer, and tune in.
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Meltdown!
By Clay Jones
The North Anna Power Plant is doing away with sirens that alert people in the event of an emergency. In its place? Text-messaging alerts! Clay brings his distinctive sense of humor to this change.
Obituaries for September 14-20
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