VCU names interim AD

Virginia Commonwealth University officials announced today that David Benedict has been named interim director of athletics, effective May 12. Benedict, who has served as executive associate athletic director since 2010, will replace Norwood Teague, who has accepted the position of Director of Athletics for the University of Minnesota.

McDonnell announces support and funding for Safe Routes to School

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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced the Virginia Department of Transportation awarded $5.9 million in Safe Routes to School funding to 18 communities across the Commonwealth for the 2012 SRTS grant cycle. The funds will be used for projects that will make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing for students at 28 elementary…

Boston College 8, JMU 5

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Boston College struck for eight runs in the first four innings and repeatedly silenced any rally attempt by James Madison with five double plays while recording an 8-5 triumph in the second game of the Caravelle Resort Tournament on Saturday morning at Coastal Carolina’s Watson Stadium. JMU fell to 0-2 to start the season while…

Coastal Carolina 7, JMU 1

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Starter Tyler Herb limited James Madison to one run over seven innings and Coastal Carolina struck for six runs spanning the fifth and sixth en route to a 7-1 victory on Friday afternoon at the Caravelle Resort Tournament in the 2012 baseball opener for both teams. JMU dropped its season opener for the seventh time…

UVa. baseball picked third in Coastal in preseason poll

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The Virginia baseball team has been selected third in the Coastal Division in the 2012 ACC Baseball Coaches Preseason Poll, which was announced Friday by the conference office. Receiving 47 total points through voting of the conference’s 12 head coaches, the Cavaliers were tied with Miami for third place among Coastal Division teams. Coming off…

Gateway features Fatty Lumpkin

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WTA’s January Mojo Saturday Nite with Bluesman Kevin Chisnell will feature the rock and blues band Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs.  Also appearing will be James Painteer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist.  The Jan. 21 Blues performance will be at WTA’s Gateway Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro at 8 p.m. Fatty Lumpkin and the Love Hogs…