Swift Boater named to state post
Story by Chris Graham
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One of the stars of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth group that sought to malign 2004 Democratic Party presidential candidate John Kerry’s military service will serve as the commissioner for the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Paul Galanti was appointed to the post by Gov. Bob McDonnell. The appointment was announced by the governor’s office on Thursday.
Galanti was a prisoner of war for nearly seven years during the Vietnam War.
Nelson gets $1.8M for broadband access
Edited by Chris Graham
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Nelson County has been awarded $1,826,646 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand broadband Internet service in rural areas of the county. The funding for the Nelson County Broadband Project was announced by Fifth District Congressman Tom Perriello on Thursday.
“These stimulus funds give a major boost to residents of Nelson County. Not only will schools, the Blue Ridge Medical Center, and a library benefit, but up to 1,500 households and 250 businesses will have access to more affordable broadband service. This is a critical investment to make our rural communities more competitive and enhance local education, health care, and job growth,” Perriello said. Read more
Details of Perriello vandalism confirmed
Edited by Chris Graham
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The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office and the FBI are confirming details regarding an act of vandalism reported on Tuesday, March 23 at the Ivy home of the older brother of Congressman Tom Perriello.
The family of Bo Perriello discovered a gas smell when they returned home that day and discovered that the supply hose connecting a liquid petroleum tank to burners on a portable gas grill was severed, according to authorities.
The grill was located on a deck adjacent to a screened porch on the back of the house. Read more
Degner to announce in 26th
Story by Chris Graham
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Harrisonburg Mayor Kai Degner is throwing his hat into the ring for the soon-to-be-open 26th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
“At a time when the General Assembly’s decisions are so severely impacting local government budgets, be it in education, transportation, law enforcement, environmental security, social services and more, we need a delegate from the Shenandoah Valley that will stand and represent the people, services, and local businesses who stand to lose,” said Degner, who was elected to Harrisonburg City Council in 2008 in a Democratic sweep of the three open seats on City Council that year. Read more
Bennett: ‘You have to protect the program’
Column by Chris Graham
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The Love Affair with Tony Bennett hit a rocky point for Cavalier fans, looking back on it now, sometime around the snowstorm that sent the 14-7 UVa. team back home from Maryland and set up a killer stretch of games that eventually knocked the ‘Hoos from NCAA Tournament contention.
Losing 10 of the last 11, then losing star sophomore Sylven Landesberg and heralded freshman Tristan Spurlock, has pushed some in Wahoo Nation to the brink of wanting to maybe re-evaluate the ol’ relationship.
But the cool Bennett is taking things to that end in stride. Read more
Verga statement on incident at Perriello home
Story by Chris Graham
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Fifth District Republican nomination candidate Laurence Verga issued a statement this morning on the incident at the home of the older brother of Congressman Tom Perriello.
“I condemn any acts or promotion of violence against Congressman Tom Perriello’s family or any American for that matter. Disagreements over policy should never be resolved by violence but through civil discussion and elections,” Verga said. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: 16 … 8 … 4
Column by Mike Judge
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Four more days, and we’ll be down to the Final Four.
CBS tips off the Sweet Sixteen Thursday at 7 p.m. with the Big East survivors in the early slot – Butler against Syracuse and Washington vs. West Virginia. Nightcap games around 9:45 p.m. include Kentucky-Cornell and Kansas State facing Xavier.
Friday, the Tennesee-Ohio State game begins coverage at 7 p.m., along with Baylor against St. Mary’s. Later, it’s Northern Iowa meeting Michigan State before Purdue tackles Duke. Of the eight games in the Sweet Sixteen, it’s the only one matching either a No. 1 seed vs. No. 4 or 2 vs. 3. Read more
WaynesboroGenerals.com: Generals sign Austin Peay trio
Story by Chris Graham
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The Waynesboro Generals today announced the signings of Austin Peay baseball players Lucas Anderson, Jon Clinard and Cody Hudson.
WaynesboroGenerals.com has the story.
WaynesboroYMCA.com: Spring gala set for April 23
Story by Chris Graham
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The 24th annual YMCA Spring Gala is set for Friday, April 23, at the Best Western Inn & Suites, Waynesboro.
Get the details on the Waynesboro Y website.
Webb statement on health-care reform
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U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., delivered the following statement today on the Senate floor regarding health care reform and the reconciliation process:
“I would like to take some time this afternoon and perhaps, being the eternal optimist, speak in hopes that once this process is over in the next two days, we can find a way to move forward with our colleagues across the aisle, fix provisions in this legislation, and make it truly the kind of bill that they say they would like to see as well. Read more
McDonnell signs Healthcare Freedom Act
Edited by Chris Graham
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Gov. Bob McDonnell signed the Virginia Healthcare Freedom Act in a mid-afternoon ceremony today in Richmond.
McDonnell, a Republican, was joined at the bill signing by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, State Sens. Steve Martin, Fred Quayle and Jill Vogel and Del. Bob Marshall, all Republicans.
“We all agree that we must expand access to quality health care and reduce costs for all Virginians. However, that should not be accomplished through an unprecedented federal mandate on individuals that we believe violates the U.S. Constitution,” McDonnell said. Read more
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Letter: Concerns over Cuccinelli health-care suit
Posted on March 24, 2010 · 1 Comment
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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s lawsuit opposing health-insurance reform has left me concerned as a resident and a taxpayer. Read more
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