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The Virginia men’s soccer team opened its 2013 NCAA Tournament with a 2-0 second-round victory over St. John’s Sunday afternoon in frigid, blustery conditions at Klöckner Stadium. The Cavaliers (11-5-5) advance to the round of 16 to face the winner of the match between ninth-seeded Marquette and Akron.
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On Wednesday, Speaker of the House John Boehner said the House had no intention of passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill this year. “Speaker Boehner is going back on his word,” said Virginia Organizing Chairperson Sandra A. Cook.
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Fishburne, off to its first 8-0 start in football since 1913, will host North Cross in a state semifinal playoff game in Waynesboro on Saturday, Nov. 10. Kickoff is at noon for the playoff game at Fishburne Military School. FMS is the #2 seed in the Virginia Independent Schools state playoffs. North Cross is the #3 seed.
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The Fishburne Military School football team has clinched a 2013 Virginia Independent Schools playoff berth. The Caissons, 8-0 after their 28-21 win over Hargrave on Friday, will play in the semifinal round the weekend of Nov. 8-9. FMS is one of four teams to clinch a playoff spot. Virginia Episcopal, North Cross and Fredericksburg Christian have also clinched spots.
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Freshman Riggs Lennon (Paradise Valley, Ariz.) scored the golden goal on a header with 4:43 remaining in overtime to push the No. 11 Virginia men’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over UNC Greensboro Tuesday evening at Klöckner Stadium.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today invited Virginia residents to attend the public meetings to be held across the state this fall so they can learn more about transportation projects funded in the current Six-Year Improvement Program.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Amtrak Virginia service continues to grow year and after year, delivering statewide benefits, providing vital transportation services, advancing the Commonwealth’s economy, and demonstrating the value and convenience of intercity passenger rail.
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The UVa. men’s soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to six straight matches with a 5-0 defeat of Pittsburgh Friday evening at Klöckner Stadium.
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The State Fair of Virginia will kick off tomorrow with a weekend of fun—including reality TV stars, pumpkins weighing close to 1,000 pounds and some legendary country music.
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The Virginia men’s soccer team controlled possession throughout as it rolled to a 3-0 victory over George Mason Tuesday evening at Klöckner Stadium. The Cavaliers (2-3) handed the Patriots (4-1-1) their first defeat of the season while snapping a two-game losing skid.
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