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Gov. Bob McDonnell today kicked-off Virginia’s 10th annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign – a statewide law enforcement and public awareness effort to detect and deter impaired drivers in the Commonwealth. As part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s regional campaign, the Governor announced that drunk drivers on Virginia roadways will face the likelihood of arrest…
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In the decade-long debate on funding transportation improvements, many simple solutions have been offered. Endless demands for auditing the Department of Transportation resulted in about a dozen audits, none of which alleged waste, fraud, or abuse. No new funds were identified. One audit suggested that reserves on projects could be reduced, freeing up money to…
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is now staffing its Consumer Protection Hotline 24 hours until further notice to assist Virginia consumers with complaints related to Hurricane Irene. Consumers with complaints about price gouging, scams related to home repair or tree removal, or other consumer-related issues should call 800.552.9963 statewide or 804.786.2042…
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The No. 6 Virginia women’s soccer team had its biggest offensive explosion in six years as it downed Liberty 9-1 Friday night in front of 1,183 fans at Klöckner Stadium. Caroline Miller (Rockville, Md.) led the Cavalier attack, posting Virginia’s first hat trick in three seasons. “This was a good result for us,” said head…
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The No. 11 Virginia men’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 17 West Virginia Friday in the ACC/Big East Challenge in the regular season opener at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Md. “West Virginia is the most athletic team we will play this season. We didn’t deal with that well, particularly in the…
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In a recent column I questioned how Virginia could have hundreds of millions of dollars in budget surplus when the Commonwealth has “a responsibility to fund 55 percent of public education and is paying just 41 percent.” The Truth-O-Meter column of the Richmond Times Dispatch decided to check out my statement. It checked the report…
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Troubling economic times and what they mean to Americans is the focus of a summit and public forum Sept. 20 in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College. “An Uncertain Economy: What it Means for the Country, Colleges and You” begins at 7 p.m. and features noted educators and economists presenting their views on employment, inflation, taxes,…
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The Wayne Theatre Alliance’s Gateway will host its first comedy night on Friday, Aug. 26. The performances are at 8 pm and 10 pm at 329 West Main in Downtown Waynesboro. The August performances will be followed in September by the Gateway’s Top Comic Competition. The Aug. 26 performances will be presented by the Charlottesville…
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The University of Richmond has announced that head football coach Latrell Scott has resigned his position at the University of Richmond. Offensive coordinator Wayne Lineburg has been named the interim head coach. According to multiple media reports, Scott was charged with driving while intoxicated in Henrico County late Monday, “Although the timing and circumstances are…
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In the fast moving world of the Internet and social media, quilters are gathering in bees and guilds as they did more than two hundred years ago to stitch, chat, be inspired by one another’s work. Oh, they also gather on the Internet, sharing information in blogs and social websites. “Unity in Diversity – A…
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