Senate Courts of Justice Committee defeats gun safety bills
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The Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted along party lines Monday to defeat a package of gun safety bills.
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CARE Rockbridge MLK Community Parade draws more than 800 participants
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Love won out – again – as organizers of the second annual CARE Rockbridge MLK Community Parade estimated that well over 800 came out in bitterly cold temperatures this morning to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Scientists find heightened attention to surprise in veterans with PTSD
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Fireworks on nights other than the Fourth of July or New Year’s Eve might be nothing more than inconsiderate neighbors, but for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the shock of noise and light may trigger a deeply learned expectation of danger.
Creigh Deeds: 2018 General Assembly session underway
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The 2018 regular session of General Assembly is underway. This long session, which will run 60 days, is remarkable in at least three aspects.
The Iran deal still works: Trump still works against it
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In response to reports that President Trump will continue waiving nuclear-related sanctions on Iran while also imposing new non-nuclear sanctions, Paul Kawika Martin, Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs at Peace Action, released the following statement.
Virginia National Guard to provide music, support, more for inauguration
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More than 200 Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force personnel will be on duty Jan. 13, 2018, supporting the inauguration of Dr. Ralph Northam as the 73rd Governor of Virginia in Richmond.
Shelly Simonds will not seek second recount in 94th: Plans to challenge in 2019
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Shelly Simonds of Newport News today announced that she will not seek a second recount in the House District 94 race.
Liberty football: Gill promotes Wilkins to defensive assistant coach
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Liberty football coach Turner Gill has promoted Aaron Wilkins to the position of defensive assistant coach. Wilkins will start working with Liberty’s defensive line during the upcoming spring workouts.
McAuliffe, Northam propose joint legislative priorities
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Gov.-elect Ralph Northam today proposed their joint legislative agenda for the 2018 General Assembly session. The legislative package includes proposals to expand Medicaid and implement universal background checks in order to purchase a gun.
Mosaic Theater Company brings two Israel/Palestine-themed productions to EMU
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Local theater-goers will be challenged by different perspectives on the Israel/Palestine conflict in February at Eastern Mennonite University. The Mosaic Theater Company of D.C., one of Washington D.C.’s newest and most acclaimed groups, will stage performances Feb. 16-18 of Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish’s memoir “I Shall Not Hate,” and of “Via Dolorosa,” by Sir David Hare.
