Share
I’m having a hard time figuring this out – the notion that the popular uprisings against tyrannical regimes in the Middle East is a bad thing for the United States. Seriously, are we that set on how much a gallon of gas costs here? Apparently so. I mean, I can understand the concern – that…
Share
Mark Warner, once again, I’m right there with you, dude. “This problem cannot be solved simply by focusing on cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, which is only 12 percent of the budget. Increased revenues and economic growth by themselves will not get us there, either. That’s why we must have a grown-up discussion about spending…
Share
It was great to spend the entire week in the Fifth District. After meeting with and hearing from many constituents, local leaders, and businesses, it became clear that job creation remains the top priority for Central and Southside Virginians. Getting the chance to visit several different businesses in the district and directly asking our employers…
Share
The minutes are counting down. “I’m pumped. Let’s get it on!” said Marvin Ward, the president of Awesome Wrestling Entertainment, a Virginia-based professional-wrestling promotion with aspirations toward the big time. AWE will mark its launch Saturday night with its first live event at Waynesboro High School. The main event pits former WWE superstar Jimmy Wang…
Share
Gov. Bob McDonnell’s “Preparing for the Top Jobs of the 21st Century: The Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011” passed two key votes on Wednesday in Richmond. Following a vote in favor of the omnibus bill by the Senate Finance Committee earlier in the morning, the full House of Delegates voted unanimously for final…
Share
As Americans prepare to celebrate and commemorate the life of one of our greatest and most popular presidents, Ronald Wilson Reagan, I am reminded of something said by the current White House occupant. In Tucson he called for a return to civility. That said, I harkened back to when President Reagan could criticize specific policy…
Share
The President’s challenge for all of us to create the country that 9-year old Christina Taylor Green thought we had when she made the fateful trip to hear her elected representative rings true to me. Christina had an ambition to be the first girl to play in the major leagues. Tragically it’s a chance she…
Share
Awesome Wrestling Entertainment superstars Carlito, Jimmy Wang Yang, Luke Gallows, Short Sleeve Sampson, Sonjay Dutt, Traci Brooks and Robo-Tron will take part in a meet-and-greet with fans at the Staunton Mall on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in advance of the big AWE Superstars of Pro…
Share
A study of urban traffic congestion ranks three areas in Virginia among the most congested in the United States. The Texas Transportation Institutes’ 2010 Urban Mobility Report lists Washington D.C./Northern Virginia as the nation’s most congested region when measuring average annual delay. Virginia Beach and Richmond also rank high for congestion delays. “This study reinforces…
Share
Flu activity has reached the “widespread” stage in Virginia, and activity also has increased lately in the Central Shenandoah Health District. Local health departments are seeing an increase in case reports, and local hospital emergency departments and urgent care centers in the health district are also starting to see cases. “The flu season got off…
Our content is free to read, but we do have bills to pay. Pitch in and help us keep the community informed.