Ken Plum: Protecting the health of women

Ken Plum

Virginia is in the process of adopting 26 pages of new regulations for health clinics that perform first-term abortions.  The General Assembly in a bill that I voted against mandated the regulations be issued without public comment as emergency regulations to become effective January 1, 2012.  Currently the 22 clinics that are now regulated as…

Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

QUESTION: You played Thompson Brown on Saturday. What was the thought process in playing him? COACH LONDON: Thompson had a couple great practices, a couple weeks of really good practices. If you’ve ever had a chance to watch him, one of the things that the defensive coaches keep talking about is his good first step….

Sanford D. Horn: Whitewashing 9/11

Contributors

Barack Obama has finally done it. He has issued government edict on how we the people should behave, react, comment and yes, even think, about 9-11, its perpetrators, and the reality of the facts. 1984 and government-speak have become reality. George Orwell would be proud and disturbed all at once. This administration, coupled with the…

The Richard Adams Variety Show Premieres at the Gateway

Contributors

The multi-talented Richard Adams will premiere his unique vision for a wacky, zany variety show at WTA’s Gateway on Friday, September 9 at 7:30. The Richard Adams Variety Show will feature Barbara Martin as the musician of the month.  Darrel Weaver will represent the local culture with his flatfoot dancing.  The Karaoke Singer of the…

Delaware State nips VMI

Chris Graham

Justin Wilson had 110 yards receiving, including the third quarter touchdown that gave the Delaware State Hornets the lead for good, helping the visiting DSU squad to a 24-21 win over the VMI Keydets Saturday afternoon at VMI’s Foster Stadium in Lexington. The game was the season opener for both teams. With the game tied…

Scott German: Virginia has all the right answers

Scott German

Would it be possible for Virginia to erase memories of an ugly 26-14 loss to in state foe William & Mary just two years ago? Would a leader emerge from a duo of quarterback possibilities? How would the Cavalier’s stable of young and raw talent grade out when afforded the opportunity to play for real?…

UVa. rolls to big win in opener

Chris Graham

Two years ago, William and Mary upset a favored Virginia team in Scott Stadium and in the process hastened the exit of long-time coach Al Groh. Saturday night was nothing like that game two years ago. Kevin Parks ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns, Michael Rocco threw for 174 yards in his debut, and…

Ken Plum: Our fair share

Ken Plum

In the decade-long debate on funding transportation improvements, many simple solutions have been offered.  Endless demands for auditing the Department of Transportation resulted in about a dozen audits, none of which alleged waste, fraud, or abuse.  No new funds were identified.  One audit suggested that reserves on projects could be reduced, freeing up money to…