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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…
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Video from Barack Obama’s visit to Richmond. Length: 5:36. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9OhVMHIuO4]
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint champion Jimmie Johnson will be in Virginia on Thursday to promote the September Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway as the cohost of “The Final Round” with Wes McElroy on Sports Radio 910. Johnson will join McElroy and a Yorktown fan, Lesley Ramey,…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Gov. Tim Kaine has some ideas for saving state taxpayer money in this day and age of $4-a-gallon gasoline. Kaine announced yesterday a telework initiative for 120 employees in his Cabinet and in the governor’s office and a directive to all state agencies to consider ways to improve and expand…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Listen to today’s “SportsDominion Show,” featuring commentary and analysis from SportsDominon editor Chris Graham on last night’s first-round College Basketball Invitational game between UVa. and Richmond and interviews with Virginia coach Dave Leitao and Richmond coach Chris Mooney. Show Length: 18:22. Dave Leitao called one timeout, then another, trying to…
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