Salem sneaks past Potomac 6-5 in 10 innings
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After a night of missed chances, the Salem Sox finally capitalized to produce a 6-5 walk-off victory in the bottom of the tenth against Potomac.
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UVa.’s Jarmere Jenkins, UNC’s Crystal Dunn receive ACC Athlete of the Year honors
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Virginia men’s tennis standout Jarmere Jenkins and North Carolina women’s soccer star Crystal Dunn have earned the top honors bestowed upon ACC athletes for 2012-13 in voting by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA).
Hillcats top Frederick, 6-1
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The Hillcats beat the Frederick Keys 6-1 tonight behind an outstanding performance from starter Greg Ross. He threw seven scoreless innings, and retired the last five batters he faced. Elmer Reyes broke the game open in the sixth inning with a three-run triple, leading the Hillcats to a series opening victory.
Richmond shuts out Akron, 2-0
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Left-hander Edwin Escobar turned in his finest performance in the Eastern League, leading the Richmond Flying Squirrels (50-58) to a 2-0 win over the Akron Aeros (53-55) on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park. The Squirrels salvaged a split of the four-game series as Escobar turned in 7 1/3 shutout innings for the win.
E.W. Jackson to speak at Valley fund-raiser
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The Shenandoah Valley friends of lieutenant governor candidate E.W. Jackson will host a “God & Country” benefit dinner for Jackson at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 29, at JMU’s Festival Conference and Student Center. The public is invited.
Richmond drops road series to wild-card leaders
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For the second consecutive evening, the Erie SeaWolves (52-48) defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels (47-56), 5-1. The win on Tuesday night at Jerry Uht Park also netted the SeaWolves the three-game series.
Earth Talk: Sea level rises not letting up anytime soon
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Since sea level measurements were first recorded, in 1870, global averages have risen almost eight inches. The annual rate of rise has been 0.13 inches over the past 20 years, which is close to twice the average from the previous 80 years. Future estimates for sea levels vary according to region but most Earth scientists agree that sea levels are expected to rise at a greater pace than during the last 50 years.
Richmond drops opener to SeaWolves
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After waiting through a lengthy rain delay, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (47-55) dropped the opener of a three-game series to the Erie SeaWolves, 5-1, at Jerry Uht Park on Monday night.
McDonnell announces new company investment in Chesapeake
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that Atomized Products Group, Inc. (APG), a global provider in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of metal powders and TEXEX® brand battery expanders, will invest $4.3 million to establish an operation in the City of Chesapeake.
Kathleen Herring: Why I run
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At the sound of the air horn, hundreds of runners took off down the street from Waynesboro’s Ridgeview Park. As my heart began pumping in the early morning air, my mind turned over the events which led me to this moment.
