David Reynolds | A man for Richmond
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Next Tuesday’s election will cut down two men who have the same desire. One will live for another day, a day in November. The last man left standing will be Virginia’s next governor.
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David Cox | Richmond is for lovers?
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You could almost feel the love. It was Valentine’s Day at the General Assembly Building in Richmond: Never let it be said that our legislature is invariably behind the times, for it was celebrating two days ahead of everyone else. Doors were decorated. Candy sat on tables outside nearly every office. Sweetness, if not light,…
Public TV, radio on the chopping block in Richmond
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A surprise move by the House Appropriations Committee has put local public-broadcast programs like “Virginia Insight” and “Virginia Farming” up on the chopping block. The Appropriations Committee in the Republican-majority House of Delegates voted to slash $3.2 million from funding to public television and radio stations. The impact to local public-TV station WVPT would come…
Virginia: Dave to headline Obama rally in Richmond
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Staff Report Dave Matthews and longtime collaborator Tim Reynolds will perform at the Siegel Center in Richmond on Sunday to urge Virginians to get out the vote for Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama. The 7 p.m. show is free and open to all Virginia residents and students. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Tickets are…
Videocast: Obama in Richmond
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Video from Barack Obama’s visit to Richmond. Length: 5:36. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9OhVMHIuO4]
Virginia: Obama rallies Richmond as polls suggest lead in Va. widens
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Story by Chris Graham Photos by Crystal Graham [email protected] The ’08 presidential election isn’t about convincing with 13 days to go ’til Election Day. It’s about just not letting up even with another poll showing Democrat Barack Obama up by double digits in Virginia and more and more indication that the gap nationally is widening…
Virginia: Obama to appear in Richmond on Wednesday
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Sen. Barack Obama will be in Richmond on Wednesday for a Change We Need rally at the Richmond Coliseum. The event is free and open to the public, though an RSVP is recommended. To RSVP, visit www.va.barackobama.com on the web. The event begins at 12:15 p.m. Doors to the Coliseum…
Virginia Politics: Virginia Beach lawmaker retires to take job with Richmond law firm
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Virginia Beach Republican Terrie Suit is resigning from her seat in the Virginia House of Delegates to take a job with the Richmond-based Williams Mullen. “As lifelong military family members, we felt strongly that we should get involved in the community where we lived, plant roots, and advocate on behalf of…
NASCAR: Richmond races moved to Sunday due to Hanna
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The Sprint Cup and Nationwide races at Richmond International Raceway this weekend have been moved to Sunday due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Hanna. The Emerson 250 Nationwide race had been scheduled for tonight. It has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday. The Chevy Rock & Roll 400…
Partnership cites JMU for supporting Richmond students’ higher-ed goals
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Item by Janet Smith James Madison University is the recipient of a Helping Hand Award from the Partnership for the Future, an organization that provides scholarly activities, internships and support for Richmond students in preparation for higher education. The award recognizes “individuals or organizations that go above and beyond the call of duty in support…
