Hero depicted in ‘Hotel Rwanda’ to speak at Bridgewater College
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Paul Rusesabagina, the hero depicted in the award-winning film “Hotel Rwanda,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Cole Hall at Bridgewater College.
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French author and W&L alum meets local student in France
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Sarah Chase of Lexington met recently with Philippe Labro, author, filmmaker and alumnus of Washington and Lee University, in Besançon, France.
Succumbing to EMU’s magnetism, once, twice, thrice
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If Joelle Hackney had had her way when she was 18, she would have started college 2,400 miles from Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), at Humboldt State in Arcata, California. But by the summer after her 2001 graduation from Stuart’s Draft High School in Augusta County, Va., Humboldt’s steep tuition and other logistical considerations forced her to put that dream on hold.
Sandy: The worst may bypass Greater Augusta
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The Greater Augusta County area is under a high-wind warning through 8 p.m. Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy move inland in the Mid-Atlantic.
Andy Schmookler: Bob Goodlatte’s bogus ‘big government’ theme
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There’s too much dishonesty in American politics these days, and it’s disabling us from navigating our way into a successful future. My opponent Bob Goodlatte is part of the problem, and one example of this is his major campaign theme that we Americans need him and his party to protect us from some threat from “big government.” This argument obscures the truth.
UVa.’s Teven Jones suspended for scrimmages, opener
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Virginia redshirt freshman guard Teven Jones (Kannapolis, N.C.) has been suspended for the Cavaliers’ two closed scrimmages and the regular season-opener at George Mason on Nov. 9 for a violation of team rules.
AAA: Tips for drivers, travelers
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After last year’s pre-Halloween trick from Mother Nature (a rare October snow storm affecting most of the Northeast which followed a hurricane and earthquake in the Commonwealth), one would think our area would be due for a treat this year. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has another trick up her sleeve this year by the name of Hurricane Sandy.
Food safety tips in advance of Sandy
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has advice for Virginians about food safety before, during and after power outages that may be caused by Hurricane Sandy. Sandy appears to be on track to cause power outages in eastern Virginia, and depending on the track she takes up the east coast, throughout the entire state.
Charlottesville man killed in fatal crash on Interstate 64
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Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash Thursday night that claimed the life of a Charlottesville man.
McDonnell declares Sandy state of emergency
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Gov. Bob McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, which is anticipated to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend and early next week.
