
Report: Cuccinelli questioned in Star Scientific case
In an interview with NBC12 in Richmond, Ken Cuccinelli for the first time admitted that federal investigators have questioned him about his connection to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

In an interview with NBC12 in Richmond, Ken Cuccinelli for the first time admitted that federal investigators have questioned him about his connection to Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams.

The Salem Red Sox closed the 2013 season with an incredible 11 consecutive victories and a Mills Cup Championship with a 6-4 victory over Potomac on Tuesday night to sweep the final series.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli has written a check for $18,000 to a Richmond-based charity to “resolve any questions surrounding the matter concerning Star Scientific.”

Among “Top Public Schools” in the newly released 2014 U.S. News “Best Colleges” Rankings. the University of Virginia ranks No. 2, the College of William and Mary No. 6., and Virginia Tech No. 25.

Miami’s Denzel Perryman, who led the defensive effort in Saturday’s 21-16 win over 12th-ranked Florida, has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Linebacker of the Week.

Heading into his 17th season at the helm of the James Madison baseball program, head coach Spanky McFarland believes the 2014 schedule may be the most difficult the Dukes have faced during his tenure. The numbers appear to support that notion.

National College (www.national-college.edu) in Harrisonburg and the American National University online program released the Dean’s List for the Second Spring Term.

Today is the deadline for pre-trial motions in former Governor’s Mansion chef Todd Schneider’s criminal trial. Republican gubernatorial nominee and sitting Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli recused himself and his office from this case as questions mounted about his ethics scandal with Star Scientific and CEO Jonnie Williams, who paid Schneider for $15,000 in catering for Gov. Bob McDonnell’s daughter’s wedding.

The No. 4 Virginia women’s soccer team won a battle of undefeated teams Friday at Klöckner Stadium, downing Rutgers 6-0 in the Virginia Nike Soccer Classic. The Cavaliers improved to 5-0-0 with the victory, while the Scarlet Knights (4-1-0) suffered their first loss of the season.

On Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, the Augusta County Historical Society will sponsor “Conversations from the Grave.” This unique guided tour leads back in time through Staunton’s most beautiful final resting place, Thornrose Cemetery.
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