JMU picked fourth in preseason CAA hoops voting

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With the return of seven key players and a talented group of newcomers ready to contribute immediately, James Madison was picked to finish fourth in the 12-team Colonial Athletic Association in a vote of coaches, sports information directors, and media representatives as announced at the league’s annual media day on Tuesday at Champps Restaurant. JMU’s…

Historical Society highlights region’s apple heritage

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Pippin and blacktwig, stamen and Grimes golden, Virginia beauty and winesap … once every housewife knew which apple to put in her pie, which to store in the root cellar, and which to send to the men for the cider press. Learn more about the area’s apple heritage at the premier Augusta County Historical Society…

Zeglinski to have surgery, status uncertain

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Virginia redshirt junior guard Sammy Zeglinski (Philadelphia, Pa./The William Penn Charter School) will undergo an operation on his left knee on Tuesday (Oct. 19). The operation will involve cartilage work and the duration of Zeglinski’s rehabilitation will be determined after the surgery. Zeglinski injured the knee during a workout in early October. “I feel for…

Zeglinski to have surgery, status uncertain

Chris Graham

Virginia redshirt junior guard Sammy Zeglinski (Philadelphia, Pa./The William Penn Charter School) will undergo an operation on his left knee on Tuesday (Oct. 19). The operation will involve cartilage work and the duration of Zeglinski’s rehabilitation will be determined after the surgery. Zeglinski injured the knee during a workout in early October. “I feel for…

UVa.-Miami set for noon kickoff

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The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today Virginia’s home football game versus Miami on Saturday, Oct. 30 will kick off at noon. The game will be broadcast on either ESPN or ESPN2. The final determination of the broadcast will be announced no later than noon on Oct. 24. The following information is confirmed regarding ACC Football…

Dukes drop another one

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The #6/7 James Madison football team mustered less than 100 yards of offense in the second half and visiting #15/16 New Hampshire scored 18 unanswered points in the second half to come away with a 28-14 victory at Bridgeforth Stadium. With the loss, the Dukes fall to 4-2 overall and 1-2 in Colonial Athletic Association…

Press Conference: Frank Beamer

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Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer talks with the news media on Monday. Virginia Tech (4-2, 2-0 ACC) takes on Wake Forest (2-4, 1-2 ACC) on Saturday in Blacksburg. Opening Statement After we watched the video, I thought it was a good win Saturday, I think Central Michigan is a good football team, and I…

Barker renews push for protective-order legislation

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State Sen. George Barker, who represents parts of Fairfax and Prince William, introduced legislation last year that would allow people who have been in abusive dating relationships to obtain a protective order. Currently, Virginia does not allow someone in such a situation to seek a protective order unless the victim lives with the abuser. “Virginia…