
Chris Graham: Virginia not there, by a long shot
Quick impression after Virginia’s blowout loss at home to #2 Oregon: We ain’t there yet, and won’t be this year.

Quick impression after Virginia’s blowout loss at home to #2 Oregon: We ain’t there yet, and won’t be this year.

Gov. Bob McDonnell recognized on Thursday the strides that Virginia has made on the fight against human trafficking during an afternoon event with the Richmond Justice Initiative.

Here in rural Virginia, we switch between Democrats and Republicans, but they all vote for war … until now. Our recently unseated Congress member, Tom Periello, is rallying humanitarian warriors to bomb nations because we care. His replacement, Robert Hurt, met with a group of constituents on Thursday and indicated that he had “grave, grave concerns” about voting for any attack on Syria.

On Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, the Augusta County Historical Society will sponsor “Conversations from the Grave.” This unique guided tour leads back in time through Staunton’s most beautiful final resting place, Thornrose Cemetery.

Virginia strong safety Anthony Harris was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week for games played through Sept. 2.

Gov. Bob McDonnell today awarded $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants to improve safety and security for students and teachers in 459 Virginia schools and regional education programs.

Virginia football coach Mike London talks with the media before his team’s game with #3 Oregon.

The No. 7 Virginia field hockey team defeated No. 6 Penn State, 4-2, Sunday (Sept. 1) in Charlottesville. Junior goalkeeper Jenny Johnstone (Paisley, Scotland) made 13 saves to improve her record and the team’s to 2-0.

This weekend will mark the debut of a new television show produced by the Virginia athletics department titled Chasing Uncompromised Excellence. It replaces the Cavalier Sports Weekly television show that aired from August to April each year.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank announces today the hiring of Karen J. Ratzlaff as its new Chief Philanthropy Officer. She succeeds Michael McKee, who left that position to lead the Food Bank as CEO in May.
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