VMI opens with win in 2OT thriller

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Freshman Liz Affronti had four points, including two assists and the game-winning goal in the 105th minute, helping the VMI Keydets rally for a 4-3, double overtime win over the Howard Bison in non-conference women’s soccer action Friday afternoon at Patchin Field in Lexington, Va. The matchup was the season opener for both schools. With…

Ken Plum: Energy capital of the East Coast

Ken Plum

The Governor’s 2011 Conference on Energy has been announced for October 17-19 at the Richmond Convention Center. Once again the logo for the conference proclaims “Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast.” For a state that imports nearly 20 percent of its electricity and virtually all its petroleum products and is in the lower half…

Ken Plum: Energy capital of the East Coast

Ken Plum

The Governor’s 2011 Conference on Energy has been announced for October 17-19 at the Richmond Convention Center. Once again the logo for the conference proclaims “Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast.” For a state that imports nearly 20 percent of its electricity and virtually all its petroleum products and is in the lower half…

Robert Hurt: Reducing unnecessary regulations to create long-term economic growth

Robert Hurt

Making over 30 stops across the 5th District along Route 29 this past week I talked to and met with many Central and Southside Virginians about the pressing issues currently facing our nation. Whether it was in Danville, Chatham, Gretna, Altavista, Bedford, Forest, Lynchburg, Rustburg, Piney River, Lovingston, Arrington, Charlottesville, or Ruckersville, the overwhelming message…

P-Nats edge Pelicans

Chris Graham

Paul Demny threw eight strong innings against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and led the Potomac Nationals to a 3-2 victory. In his previous six starts, Demny failed to last through six innings and averaged over four runs per start during that stretch. Saturday night, however, he delivered perhaps his best start of the season. Demny…

Walkoff hit boosts Tides to W

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Ryan Adams delivered the game winner for the Norfolk Tides Wednesday night at Harbor Park to defeat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5-4 in front of 4,810 fans. Carlos Rojas got the inning started with a leadoff walk. Kyle Hudson followed with a sacrifice bunt attempt, but Justin DeFratus made an errant throw that sailed over…