Democrats uniting behind Sam Rasoul in Roanoke House race

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In the first moments after Sam Rasoul’s upset win in the 11th House District Democratic primary, one of his opponents talked to a reporter about possibly making a run in the general election an independent, and the Democratic mayor of Roanoke raised the specter of dirty tricks, without being able to point to anything specific.

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Gov. McDonnell unveils mew Virginia is for Lovers license plate

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Gov. Bob McDonnell unveiled today the new Virginia is for Lovers license plate, which will become the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) standard-issue plate beginning in March 2014. McDonnell showcased the new plate for the first time during his remarks today at the Governor’s Transportation Conference, themed “Road to the Future.”

Bob McDonnell to speak at Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce reception

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The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Gov. Bob McDonnell will be the keynote speaker at the Celebration Reception being held at McKee Foods in Stuarts Draft on Monday, Dec. 9, in recognition of the Chamber’s achievement of winning the Governor’s Bowl Food & Fund Challenge.

Chris Graham: Mike London stocks the cupboard for his successor

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Apologists for embattled UVa. football coach Mike London begin their defense of the Cavs’ awful 2-10 2013 season by pointing out how young the team was this year – with just seven seniors seeing action. The notion advanced along with this defense is that London’s first three recruiting classes, all in or around the Rivals Top 25, will get better with age.

Anthony Harris highlights four UVa. football All-ACC honorees

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Virginia football player Anthony Harris was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football first team, announced by the league on Monday. Running back Kevin Parks was named to the second team, offensive tackle Morgan Moses was named to the third team and defensive tackle Brent Urban was an honorable mention selection.