Two more Democratic state legislators resign
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Democratic State Dels. Robert Brink and Algie Howell announced their resignations from the Virginia House of Delegates on Friday.
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UVA finishes fourth in Directors Cup standings
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UVA finished fourth in the final 2013-14 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup competition for Division I schools. The final results were announced Friday (June 27) by the National Association of Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The fourth-place finish is the second highest in program history and marks the eighth consecutive year the Cavaliers’ program has placed in the top 20.
Nine ACC players chosen in the 2014 NBA Draft
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Led by Duke’s Jabari Parker, the second overall selection by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Atlantic Coast Conference had nine players chosen in the 2014 NBA draft, including five first-round selections.
Democrats: Appearance of due process?
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Virginia Democrats are pointing to emails obtained by The Times-Dispatch as clear evidence that House GOP Delegate Terry Kilgore was complicit in Senator Phillip Puckett’s resignation.
Greater Augusta Regional Tourism and VTC announce grant deadlines
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Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) announces the launch of a pilot grant program to begin in July. GART, which includes Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro tourism programs, will focus on Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro businesses who are concurrently applying for Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) funds.
Times-Dispatch: Emails show planning between Puckett, Kilgore
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“Terry spoke to us today about announcing your role w/ the Commission in conjunction with what he said is your intention to announce your Senate plans tomorrow,” an email dated June 5 from Tim Pfohl, the interim executive director of the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission, to Phil Puckett, a Democratic state senator at that point two days away from announcing his resignation.
UVA alum Joe Harris selected in NBA Draft by … the Cavaliers
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Former UVA All-Atlantic Coast Conference performer Joe Harris was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft on Thursday (June 26) night. Harris was the 33rd overall pick of the draft.
Lynchburg Hillcats no-hit Blue Rocks in 5-1 win
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Lucas Sims, the top prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization, flashed his plus stuff tonight as he no-hit the Wilmington Blue Rocks over seven innings. Alex Wilson completed the no-no and the Lynchburg Hillcats won 5-1.
Feral pigs cause damage to crops, farms
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Feral pigs come in all shapes and sizes and can quickly cause trouble for farmers. They rip and root their way through the ground in search of food, leaving behind damage to farms.
Sweet corn crop coming in sweet, thanks to rain and heat
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Virginia’s sweet corn crop is benefitting from the advent of summertime heat. “It’s the most amazing crop you’ve ever seen in Northern Virginia,” said Tom Davenport, owner of Hollin Farms in Fauquier County. “The rain is causing it to grow like crazy.”
