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IRS Unclaimed Refunds
Does the IRS owe you money? Check our database to find out! Updated November 2009.
Does the IRS owe you money? Check our database to find out! Updated November 2009.
FEATURED: FBI Uniform Crime Reports
The estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined for the second year in a row. Property crimes also declined in 2008, marking the sixth straight year the collective estimates for these offenses dropped below the previous year's total.
The estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined for the second year in a row. Property crimes also declined in 2008, marking the sixth straight year the collective estimates for these offenses dropped below the previous year's total.
Southwest Virginia Recipes
Do you make the perfect meat loaf? How about a sinfully delicious cheesecake or a chili to ignite the taste buds? Share your favorite recipes with the community and see what others have submitted.
Do you make the perfect meat loaf? How about a sinfully delicious cheesecake or a chili to ignite the taste buds? Share your favorite recipes with the community and see what others have submitted.
1999 - 2007 Virginia Car Crash Statistics
Find out the number of crashes, injuries, fatalities and alcohol-related incidents for each city and county in the state from 1999 through 2007.
Find out the number of crashes, injuries, fatalities and alcohol-related incidents for each city and county in the state from 1999 through 2007.
Economic Stimulus Database
From broadband to water lines, search for projects Central Virginia localities hope an economic stimulus package will fund
From broadband to water lines, search for projects Central Virginia localities hope an economic stimulus package will fund
Virginia Layoffs
Look up major layoffs and closures reported to the state since July 1, 2007. Search by company name, location and more.
Look up major layoffs and closures reported to the state since July 1, 2007. Search by company name, location and more.
Toy Recall
Lead paint, choking hazards - even toys that can impale children? Keep your little ones safe with the latest news on toy recalls, or search past recalls by age group, manufacturer and more.
Lead paint, choking hazards - even toys that can impale children? Keep your little ones safe with the latest news on toy recalls, or search past recalls by age group, manufacturer and more.
Local Foreclosures
Look up properties that have been foreclosed on in the Lynchburg area between January and August 2008. Read our stories on this here and here.
Look up properties that have been foreclosed on in the Lynchburg area between January and August 2008. Read our stories on this here and here.
National Foreclosures Database
How will subprime foreclosures impact your State and your property values? Find out by searching this state-by-state analysis released by the Joint Economic Committee showing average home values, estimated total foreclosures and estimated loss of property value by state.
How will subprime foreclosures impact your State and your property values? Find out by searching this state-by-state analysis released by the Joint Economic Committee showing average home values, estimated total foreclosures and estimated loss of property value by state.
Do It Yourself
Need to install new kitchen cabinets? No problem. Search our how-to database for instructions on projects ranging from cabinet installation to adding tile accents.
Need to install new kitchen cabinets? No problem. Search our how-to database for instructions on projects ranging from cabinet installation to adding tile accents.
City and County Spending
This database allows users to compare spending by cities and counties in a number of categories such as, schools, public safety, administration, etc.
This database allows users to compare spending by cities and counties in a number of categories such as, schools, public safety, administration, etc.
Williams/Transco pipeline: Significant incidents
The Transcontinental natural gas pipeline, operated by Williams Gas, runs 10,500 miles from Texas to New York. Following a pipeline explosion in Appomattox County, The News and Advance mapped locations where "significant" pipeline incidents have occurred since 1988. Read the stories here.
The Transcontinental natural gas pipeline, operated by Williams Gas, runs 10,500 miles from Texas to New York. Following a pipeline explosion in Appomattox County, The News and Advance mapped locations where "significant" pipeline incidents have occurred since 1988. Read the stories here.
Virginia On-Time Graduation Rates
Virginia On-Time Graduates Rates are hailed by many as being the most precise statistic on school graduation rates yet. Search Central Virginia's statistics by locality, school or school division total.
Virginia On-Time Graduates Rates are hailed by many as being the most precise statistic on school graduation rates yet. Search Central Virginia's statistics by locality, school or school division total.
Lynchburg Crime Map
To search by crime or street, select from the appropriate drop-down menus. To search a range of dates, type in a starting date and ending date. Leaving a crime, street or date blank will search for everything of that type - for example, leaving the street field blank will search all streets. A map will appear below the list of results.
To search by crime or street, select from the appropriate drop-down menus. To search a range of dates, type in a starting date and ending date. Leaving a crime, street or date blank will search for everything of that type - for example, leaving the street field blank will search all streets. A map will appear below the list of results.
Lynchburg City Assessor Real Estate Parcel Search
Search Lynchburg property assessment information by address, owner, neighborhood, size, sale characteristics and more. This database is maintained by the City of Lynchburg.
Search Lynchburg property assessment information by address, owner, neighborhood, size, sale characteristics and more. This database is maintained by the City of Lynchburg.
Restaurant Inspections
Here you can view inspection reports for restaurants, fast food operations, delis, cafeterias, and other types of food service establishments inspected by local health departments. You also can find information, such as public health alerts and advisories pertaining to food establishments and food safety.
Here you can view inspection reports for restaurants, fast food operations, delis, cafeterias, and other types of food service establishments inspected by local health departments. You also can find information, such as public health alerts and advisories pertaining to food establishments and food safety.
Grocery Prices
Search our database tracking commonly purchased grocery items during the past 10 years.
Search our database tracking commonly purchased grocery items during the past 10 years.
FBI Hate Crime Statistics
Hate crime incidents increased nearly 8 percent nationwide in 2006, with racial prejudice accounting for more than half of the reported offenses, according to the FBI.
Hate crime incidents increased nearly 8 percent nationwide in 2006, with racial prejudice accounting for more than half of the reported offenses, according to the FBI.
Sanctioned Teachers
The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Clearinghouse is the collection point for professional educator discipline actions taken by professional standards boards, commissions and state departments of education in all 50 states.
The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Clearinghouse is the collection point for professional educator discipline actions taken by professional standards boards, commissions and state departments of education in all 50 states.
U.S. Census
U.S. Census data searchable by state showing population figures, percentage increases and rank by population and more.
U.S. Census data searchable by state showing population figures, percentage increases and rank by population and more.
Bridge Tracker
Use this map from MSNBC to check the condition and inspection dates of bridges you must cross. You can also read their full report on bridges nationwide here.
Use this map from MSNBC to check the condition and inspection dates of bridges you must cross. You can also read their full report on bridges nationwide here.
College Navigator
College Navigator is your direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the United States. If you are thinking about a large university, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, a community college, a career or technical college or a trade school, you can find information on all of them here.
College Navigator is your direct link to nearly 7,000 colleges and universities in the United States. If you are thinking about a large university, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, a community college, a career or technical college or a trade school, you can find information on all of them here.
Revoked and Suspended Drivers Licenses
Search a database of revoked and suspended drivers licenses in Virginia and compare how your community compares to others around Virginia.
Search a database of revoked and suspended drivers licenses in Virginia and compare how your community compares to others around Virginia.
Worst Nursing Homes
This list, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on February 12, 2008, represents those nursing homes that have had a history of serious quality issues and are included in a special program to stimulate improvements in their quality of care.
This list, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on February 12, 2008, represents those nursing homes that have had a history of serious quality issues and are included in a special program to stimulate improvements in their quality of care.
Lowest Gas Prices
Find the lowest gas prices in the area and learn 50 ways you can save gas.
Find the lowest gas prices in the area and learn 50 ways you can save gas.
County Population Estimates
Ten counties gained more than 200,000 residents from 2000 to 2007, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The fastest-growing county was Kendall, Ill., with a population growth of 77.5 percent from April 1, 2000, to July 1, 2007. Kendall edged out Flagler, Fla. (77.4 percent). Rounding out the top 10 were Rockwall, Texas (71.3 percent); Pinal, Ariz. (66.5 percent); Loudoun, Va. (64.4 percent); Forsyth, Ga. (61.5 percent); Paulding, Ga. (56.7 percent); Lincoln, S.D. (56.4 percent); Henry, Ga. (55.9 percent); and Newton, Ga. (54.9 percent)..
Ten counties gained more than 200,000 residents from 2000 to 2007, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The fastest-growing county was Kendall, Ill., with a population growth of 77.5 percent from April 1, 2000, to July 1, 2007. Kendall edged out Flagler, Fla. (77.4 percent). Rounding out the top 10 were Rockwall, Texas (71.3 percent); Pinal, Ariz. (66.5 percent); Loudoun, Va. (64.4 percent); Forsyth, Ga. (61.5 percent); Paulding, Ga. (56.7 percent); Lincoln, S.D. (56.4 percent); Henry, Ga. (55.9 percent); and Newton, Ga. (54.9 percent)..
Sex Offender Registry Search
Locate sex offenders in an area surrounding a specified address.
Locate sex offenders in an area surrounding a specified address.
