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The State Senate voted 35-4 on Monday to pass a revised state budget. The House of Delegates voted 69-23 to block the Senate budget from final passage, but the House did vote later to send the budget to a House-Senate conference committee. “I am pleased that after a prolonged standoff, the budget is back on…
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Two of Central Virginia comedy groups will bring their talents to WTA’s Gateway for the Gateway’s Comedy Night. Performing on Saturday March 24 will be the Richmond Comedy Coalition and Broken Monocle Improv Group. Hosted by Jim Zarling, the comedians will share the stage beginning at 8 pm at 329 West Main in downtown Waynesboro….
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The VMI Keydets brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning, but the UNC Asheville Bulldogs were able to retire the game’s final two hitters and emerge with a 9-5 win in Big South baseball action Sunday afternoon at Greenwood Field. The Keydets (6-13, 0-3 Big South) opened the ninth down 9-3…
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The Virginia women’s basketball team advanced to the second round of the 2012 Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) with a 59-56 victory over Howard in overtime on Thursday (March 15) night at John Paul Jones Arena. Virginia moves on to host in-state foe Richmond on Monday (March 19) at 7 p.m. With the victory, Virginia…
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With a thrilling overtime victory, the VMI lacrosse team logged its first victory of the 2012 season, doing so in thrilling overtime fashion. Junior attackman put away the winner just 52 seconds into the extra stanza at the Institute’s SprinTurf Field. East’s sniper, his first of game, getting an assist from senior midfielder Keith Long,…
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WriterHouse in Charlottesville presents a March 23 class by Erika Dreifus that will provide an overview of the varied opportunities that exist for writers to transform their own knowledge and interests into freelance bylines. Although we’ll use a shared pursuit–writing itself–as a starting-point, we’ll also discuss how to incorporate participants’ own professional and avocational expertise…
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It was March 2, 1996, when Alicia Showalter Reynolds was abducted in Culpeper County on Route 29 while traveling from Baltimore, Md., to Charlottesville. Since then the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office has received more than 10,000 tips relating to the ongoing case. State police continue to encourage the public…
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Instructor: Playwright Enrique Urueta Cost: $55 Members | $60 Non-Members Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012 | 9:00am-1:00pm Where: WriterHouse, 508 Dale Avenue, Charlottesville Contact: www.writerhouse.org, 434-296-1922
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The Atlantic Coast Conference released the 2012 football schedules for the league’s 12 schools today. Virginia’s slate features 12 regular-season games, including seven home contests and a Thursday night appearance on ESPN. Starting times for all contests and the home game designated for Homecomings will be announced at a later date. “Our schedule will be…
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In the regular-season finale for both teams, Virginia defeated Florida State, 66-57. Senior guard Ariana Moorer (Woodbridge, Va.) scored 23 points to lead four Cavaliers that scored in double figures. With the win, Virginia improved to 21-9 overall and finished the regular-season with a 9-7 mark in Atlantic Coast Conference action. Florida State’s record dropped…
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