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Business leaders endorse Terry McAuliffe for governor

Published date: June 10, 2013 | 10:37 pm

Updated: May 27, 2025 | 8:30 pm

Prominent Virginia business leaders Jimmy Hazel, S. Buford Scott and David Addison announced their support for Terry McAuliffe on Monday. Hazel is the current chairman of Virginia FREE (Virginia Foundation for Research and Economic Education), a nonpartisan organization which provides information to Virginia’s business community in order to advance responsible, pro-business government. Scott is a former Chairman of Virginia FREE and Addison is currently a member of their Board of Directors.

Clare Coleman: The promise of Griswold is on the verge of fulfillment

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Published date: June 6, 2013 | 9:51 pm

On June 7, 1965, in Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court legalized contraception (for married people, at least) and held that women and men have the right to privacy in making decisions about their sexual health.

Study: Dying cells essential to muscle development and repair

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Published date: May 28, 2013 | 11:41 pm

Dying cells play an unexpected and vital role in the creation of muscle fibers, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined.

Lynchburg Hillcats lose close one to P-Nats, 3-1

Chris Graham

Published date: May 25, 2013 | 9:50 pm

Updated: May 15, 2025 | 8:03 pm

The Lynchburg Hillcats dropped a pitchers’ duel, 3-1, to the Potomac Nationals Saturday night at City Stadium. Hillcats starter Jarett Miller gave up two runs in a career-high seven innings but was bested by Potomac’s Blake Schwartz, who threw a career-high eight innings of one-run ball.

Virginia Department of Health urges safety in recreational waters

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Published date: May 21, 2013 | 8:46 pm

As the days get warmer, people begin heading to Virginia’s local beaches, lakes, streams and nearby swimming pools and water parks to cool off. The Virginia Department of Health reminds everyone to avoid illness and injury while enjoying the water.

June Dairy Month salutes Virginia’s farmers who produced 198 million gallons of milk last year

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Published date: May 21, 2013 | 9:51 am

With a reminder that milk is the official beverage of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell has proclaimed June as Virginia Dairy Month in the Commonwealth.

Augusta Health recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals in 2013

Chris Graham

Published date: May 20, 2013 | 9:52 pm

Updated: May 29, 2025 | 8:42 pm

Augusta Health has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers compare and connect with physicians and hospitals. This recognition places Augusta Health among the top 2% of hospitals in the nation.

Lynchburg Hillcats rally, walk off with win over Carolina in extras

Chris Graham

Published date: May 17, 2013 | 10:51 pm

Updated: May 15, 2025 | 8:03 pm

The Lynchburg Hillcats walked off on the Carolina Mudcats, 7-6, in eleven innings in front of a record-high 5,840 fans at City Stadium on Friday night. It was the second time in three nights the Hillcats have won in walk-off fashion. Matt Weaver singled home David Rohm to score the winning run. Weaver had three RBI in the game. William Beckwith and Robby Hefflinger each contributed home runs in the win.

Be mindful of sun exposure when working outdoors

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Published date: April 25, 2013 | 11:50 am

Any amount of sun exposure can increase the risk of developing skin cancer, but for farmers and others who frequently work outdoors, that risk is even greater.

Barbara Coombs Lee: Toward death with dignity

AFP

Published date: April 22, 2013 | 8:44 pm

Today, all across America, people with end-stage cancer, ALS (often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”) and other diseases are nearing the end of life. They and their loved ones are struggling to grieve and cope. Enamored by medical wizardry to forestall death, we can barely grasp what’s going on when the time comes to say good-by to a parent or spouse. Yet a time does always come when modern medicine either cannot forestall death, or only at the price of great suffering.

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Business leaders endorse Terry McAuliffe for governor

Clare Coleman: The promise of Griswold is on the verge of fulfillment

Study: Dying cells essential to muscle development and repair

Lynchburg Hillcats lose close one to P-Nats, 3-1

Virginia Department of Health urges safety in recreational waters

June Dairy Month salutes Virginia’s farmers who produced 198 million gallons of milk last year

Augusta Health recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals in 2013

Lynchburg Hillcats rally, walk off with win over Carolina in extras

Be mindful of sun exposure when working outdoors

Barbara Coombs Lee: Toward death with dignity

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