Ken Cuccinelli goes Obamacare on Terry McAuliffe
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Down big in the polls, Ken Cuccinelli is playing his last card, Obamacare.
Search Results for Northern Virginia
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Sweet potato harvest under way, going slow
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Fresh sweet potatoes are showing up at Virginia farmers’ markets and local food outlets, but it’s too soon to tell whether some Virginia growers will have a good year, according to Clifton Slade, Virginia Cooperative Extension vegetable and produce specialist for the Small Farm Outreach Program at Virginia State University.
Tales from the Grave: Thornrose spirits to rise again!
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On Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, the Augusta County Historical Society will sponsor “Conversations from the Grave.” This unique guided tour leads back in time through Staunton’s most beautiful final resting place, Thornrose Cemetery.
Tree nurseries seek public’s help with acorn, seed collection
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Virginians can help preserve native tree species by collecting acorns and seeds from 13 species and delivering them to the nearest office of the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF). Acorns and seeds must be received by October 10.
Emerson College poll: McAuliffe leads Cuccinelli by 10
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According to a new poll from the on College Polling Society, Terry McAuliffe (D) has opened up a double -digit lead over Ken Cuccinelli (R), 45% to 35% in the Virginia Governor’s race, with Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis at 10% and 11% of voters undecided.
Non-conference schedule will challenge JMU men’s basketball in 2013-14
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Returning to action following the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 19 years, James Madison men’s basketball announced its 14-game non-conference schedule for the months of November and December on Tuesday.
Emerald ash borer found in Shenandoah National Park
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On Aug. 19, Shenandoah National Park Natural Resources staff confirmed the presence of a single emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle in the park. The adult beetle was caught in an EAB surveillance trap in the Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds, in the park’s northern section.
Lynchburg drops series opener to Wilmington
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The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped the series opener to Northern Division rival Wilmington Blue Rocks, 6-4, Wednesday night at City Stadium. Elmer Reyes had two hits and an RBI in the loss. The Hillcats scored the last four runs of the game but could not completely climb out of the early hole.
Old Dominion Historical Fire Society comes to Waynesboro
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The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society, Virginia chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Motorized Fire Apparatus, will again display antique fire equipment at Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
McDonnell ceremonially signs landmark education reform
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Surrounded by legislators and education policy leaders, Gov. Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed today landmark K-12 education reform legislation. McDonnell signed HB2084/SB1175: The Teach for America Act (Cox/Ruff), SB1324: Opportunity Educational Institution (McDougle) and HB1999/SB1207: A-F School Grading (Greason/Stanley).
