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Jim Northup, a 32-year National Park Service veteran, has been selected as the new Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, both in Virginia.
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Longwood University dropped an 89-53 non-conference men’s basketball decision on the road at No. 21 Georgetown University of the Big East on Monday night at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
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After last year’s pre-Halloween trick from Mother Nature (a rare October snow storm affecting most of the Northeast which followed a hurricane and earthquake in the Commonwealth), one would think our area would be due for a treat this year. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has another trick up her sleeve this year by the name of Hurricane Sandy.
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As consumers prepare for Halloween, the Virginia Board of Optometry joins the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to caution against the use of non-corrective, decorative contact lenses sold without a prescription or proper fitting by a licensed eye care professional.
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Two Virginia Cavaliers were recognized for their performance in the 17-16 victory over Penn State. Steve Greer tallied a career-high 15 tackles to be named the Linebacker of the Week, and senior Oday Aboushi, who had 12 knockdown blocks, was named the Offensive Lineman of the Week.
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Which will it be? You either get a life or get email? You can’t have both. Those who make all the incredible electronic devices knew this would happen, that someday most of us would have a new addition — a never ending effort to stay connected. Steve Jobs knew. Apple’s stock rides the iphone frenzy….
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Despite a series of damaging storms across Virginia, 31 Virginia State Parks are open and ready for visitors during this holiday week, although three state parks remain closed after losing electricity during the weekend windstorms
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AAA projects a record-setting 1.2 million Virginians will travel 50 miles or more from home during the July 4th holiday – a 4.6 percent increase from last year and the highest predicted Independence Day holiday travel volume in the past decade
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Roundup of minor-league baseball action in Virginia on Thursday
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Roundup of minor-league baseball action in Virginia on Monday
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