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Gov. Bob McDonnell last week requested federal disaster assistance to reimburse local and state governments for their costs associated with responding to the widespread severe derecho wind storm that affected Virginia June 29-30 and the heavy thunderstorms with high winds and hail that occurred the evening of June 30 and the afternoon of July 1
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Boasting over 8,000-square-feet of display space and room for dozens of dealers selling antiques and collectibles, the Staunton Antiques Center will open for business on September 1st in the former McCrory building located at 19 West Beverley Street in historic Downtown Staunton
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Anne Holton campaigned on behalf of her husband, U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine, in Chesterfield County, on Thursday
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A Richmond City Circuit Court move effectively reverses a controversial House of Delegates vote that blocked a highly regarded prosecutor from an appointment to a district-court bench position. The move to appoint Tracy Thorne-Begland is now drawing the ire of Republican leaders who had put up the roadblock weeks ago
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EMU made a pair of game-tying three pointers in the final 10 seconds of regulation, but it wasn’t enough as the Runnin Royals bowed out of the ODAC Tournament in overtime Friday night, falling 99-91 to Randolph-Macon. The men nearly pulled an upset in the two/seven game of the quarterfinals, but lost to the second-seeded…
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced the Virginia Department of Transportation awarded $5.9 million in Safe Routes to School funding to 18 communities across the Commonwealth for the 2012 SRTS grant cycle. The funds will be used for projects that will make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing for students at 28 elementary…
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On Monday the House Republican Caucus held its first weekly Policy Work Group press conference, highlighting various job creation and economic development initiatives. Following the press conference, the Policy Work Group issued the following statement: “We were excited to host our first weekly Policy Work Group press conference this morning,” said Del. Chris Peace (R-Hanover)…
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On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted a bald eagle – an adult bird – from Prince William County. The bird was picked up on Jan. 10 near Route 234 (between Manassas and Dumfries) and taken to the Village Veterinary Clinic in Burke. On Jan. 11, a volunteer transporter picked up the…
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Just when it looked like the Runnin Royals would have the final say, Randolph-Macon turned the tables and won with a three pointer at the buzzer. For the second time this season, R-MC stole a win with a last second bomb, this time a 74-71 decision in Harrisonburg Wednesday night. Big man Owen Longacre (Telford,…
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Dajon Daniel (Fredericksburg, VA/Mountain View) capped a crazy night with a game-winning layup at the buzzer of overtime, giving Eastern Mennonite’s men an 88-87 win at Shenandoah Tuesday. Shenandoah’s James Bowens (Stephens City, VA/Sherando) made only the first of his two free throws with 5.6 seconds left in overtime to give the Hornets a one-point…
