Monday, April 14 12:09 AM

Melvin says education carried him when first goal fell through.

 

Tuesday, April 8 12:08 AM

LYNCHBURG -- Astronaut Leland Melvin had a packed agenda yesterday during his first trip to his hometown since his February space flight.

 

Saturday, April 5 12:08 AM

The Virginia Historical Society yesterday launched a Web-based educational program aimed at increasing access to its trove of African-American items.

 

Wednesday, February 20 11:00 PM

Astronaut Leland Melvin's longest exploration ended where it began.

 

Wednesday, February 20 12:22 AM

The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lynchburg native Leland Melvin and the rest of NASA's Atlantis shuttle crew hope to be back on the ground today. After nearly two weeks in orbit, NASA aimed for a landing on either coast today to clear the way for the military to shoot down a dying spy satellite. Ideally, the shuttle will touchdown at 9:07 a.m. at Cape Canaveral.

 

Friday, February 8 12:09 AM

Threatening skies cleared yesterday for the shuttle Atlantis to launch Lynchburg native Leland Melvin into a three-way tie as NASA's 300th American astronaut in space.