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VCU tops VMI in 11

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The teams combined to leave 27 runners on base in a game that lasted three hours, 58 minutes, but in the end, a long single by VCU Ram Jordan Weymouth scored Joey Cujas to give VCU a 5-4 win over the VMI Keydets in non-conference baseball action Wednesday at The Diamond in Richmond, Va. The contest was the series finale between the clubs, as the squads split the season series at two games apiece.

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Lynchburg Hillcats rally late to post W

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The Lynchburg Hillcats broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the eighth with an RBI-single from David Rohm to earn a 3-2 win over the Potomac Nationals on Friday night at City Stadium. Rohm also went deep for the first time this season with a solo shot in the second. The bullpen stayed stellar with four shutout innings of relief to keep the ‘Cats in the game and eventually pick up the win.

Jarman Gap prescribed burn completed

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The 500-acre Jarman Gap prescribed burn in Shenandoah National Park was successfully completed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11. Assistant Fire Management Officer John Fry reported that “prescribed fire objectives were achieved.” Fry added that local residents and visitors will continue to see smoke from within the burn area over the next several days.

Broad bipartisan support for McDonnell budget, legislative amendments

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As the 2013 General Assembly session draws to a close, the overwhelming majority of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2013 legislative agenda passed with strong bipartisan support, leading to the passage of the first sustainable and long-term transportation funding and reform package in 27 years, and sweeping K-12 education reforms. The House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia approved 88 percent of the amended bills the governor sent down.