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The Top Story by Chris Graham A majority of Virginians oppose gay marriage. But does that mean that a majority will vote in November in favor of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit gay marriage? “We obviously need to make sure that voters get the message that they need to read the whole thing…
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The Top Story by Chris Graham Visitors to the Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Web site can now click on an interactive map that pinpoints where offenders live in proximity to where they live – and get instant information on the nature of their offenses and even where they are employed….
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Story by Chris Graham The uncertainty over the latest twist in the ongoing saga involving the Washington Nationals and their quest to land a new stadium in the District might result in bringing Virginia back into the Major League Baseball picture. Published reports regarding the D.C. City Council’s move earlier this month to put a…
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The Top Story by Chris Graham “Shenandoah” is a fine tune – on that point, few will disagree. As fine a tune as it might be, though, is “Shenandoah” – which is, depending on who you believe, either about the Shenandoah Valley, a Native American tribal chief or life on the Western frontier –…
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The Top Story by Chris Graham Democrats are salivating at the prospect of being able to ride the wave of the political scandals involving Jack Abramoff and Duke Cunningham long enough that they can take back control of the United States Congress in the November midterm elections. Don’t expect the wave to crash down…
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The Top Story by Chris Graham The Big East was going up in flames around them, but Virginia Tech officials knew their bird, as it were, wasn’t cooked quite yet. Because they had a key ally in the moves being orchestrated by the Atlantic Coast Conference to raid the Big East for new members. “The…
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Story by Chris Graham The numbers at the top of the page on Election Night in Virginia were nothing if not surprising. Republicans Bill Bolling and Bob McDonnell swept to apparent victories in the lieutenant-governor and attorney-general races, respectively. Meanwhile, GOP candidates were holding on to a solid majority in the House of Delegates –…
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The Top Story by Chris Graham There was an unspoken tension in the room – beneath the surface, but very much palpable. The Valley Family Forum hosted an event last week in Bridgewater titled “Gay Activism: Its Impact on America.” The idea was to get Shenandoah Valley residents together to hear from a group…
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The Top Story by Chris Graham The summer of 2004 was the best time in a long time to be a Democrat in Virginia. The polls had presidential candidate John Kerry within shouting distance of George Bush, for one thing. Kerry, sensing the possibility of an upset in the heart of what Republicans throatily consider…
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia’s District 4, held a press conference today at Virginia State University (VSU).
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