Breaking Top Story Charlottesville takes down Lewis-Clark-Sacagawea statue Ginny Bixby Jul 10, 2021 Jul 10, 2021 0 1 of 5 The statue of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Sacagawea is hauled off after being removed from its base downtown on Saturday afternoon. ERIN EDGERTON, THE DAILY PROGRESS ERIN EDGERTON, THE DAILY PROGRESS Lewis, Clark & Sacajawea Statue is removed from its pedestal July 10, 2021 in downtown Charlottesville. ERIN EDGERTON, THE DAILY PROGRESS Lewis, Clark & Sacajawea Statue is removed from its pedestal July 10, 2021 in downtown Charlottesville. ERIN EDGERTON, THE DAILY PROGRESS Lewis, Clark & Sacajawea Statue is removed from its pedestal July 10, 2021 in downtown Charlottesville. ERIN EDGERTON, THE DAILY PROGRESS Lewis, Clark & Sacajawea Statue is removed from its pedestal July 10, 2021 in downtown Charlottesville. 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The Daily Progress claims 11 Virginia Press Association awards The Daily Progress won 11 awards in the 2021 Virginia Press Association News and Advertising Contest, which were awarded last week.
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