Debate over jobs numbers

Chris Graham

The jobs situation seems to continue to be getting better, with Friday’s announcement that unemployment fell two-tenths of a percent in January, to 8.3 percent. But it’s not getting better fast enough, says Fifth District Republican Congressman Robert Hurt. “A drop in the national unemployment average is always good news. However, the jobless rate remains…

Longwood runs past Southern Virginia

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Longwood University took a 103-84 men’s basketball victory past visiting Southern Virginia University Thursday night at Willett Hall in Farmville.  The Lancers (8-14) took advantage of a 27-4 run midway through the first half, and led 51-33 at halftime en route to their home triumph. Longwood had six players reach double-figure scoring, including all five…

Burroughs three-ball wins it in overtime for Royals

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The young Runnin Royals have needed a big win to get the ball rolling.  Wednesday night they may have gotten it. Sophomore Adam Burroughs (Roanoke, VA/Northside) shook off a cold-shooting night and nailed the game-winning three pointer with 2.1 seconds left in overtime, as Eastern Mennonite earned a hard-fought 78-75 win from Lynchburg.  The guard…

John Valentine: Focus on results

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Gov. Bob McDonnell’s philosophy of “results-oriented conservatism” would greatly reduce the gridlock that has defined this Congress. David McCormick, a Republican running to be Virginia’s United States senator, has pledged to take this philosophy of governance to Washington. He has stated that he will work with any congressman willing to put the interests of America…

UVa. women top Florida State, 62-52

Chris Graham

The Virginia women’s basketball team defeated Florida State, 62-52, Sunday (Jan. 29) at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers improved to 16-7 overall and 4-5 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Virginia improved to 12-2 at home this season and topped the Seminoles for the first time since the 2008-09 season. Florida State’s record went to…