
Dueling TV ads mark busy media day in Senate race
Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen each released new TV commercials on Wednesday, and their campaigns, predictably, used the occasions to take swipes at each other.

Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen each released new TV commercials on Wednesday, and their campaigns, predictably, used the occasions to take swipes at each other.

Carded Graphics, a manufacturer of quality folding cartons and packaging for some of the world’s largest food, pharmaceutical and beverage manufacturers, will invest approximately $7.05 million to expand its operation in the City of Staunton.

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer talks with the media in advance of this weekend’s game against Pittsburgh,

The Custin Jazz Series will begin on Saturday, Sept. 15 with a performance by ACME Swing Mfg. Co.

James Madison baseball head coach Spanky McFarland on Tuesday announced the 55-game schedule for the 2013 season, which will include 30 games at Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park.

UVa. football coach Mike London talks with the media in advance of the Cavs’ game at Georgia Tech on Saturday.

The Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church Youth and WWRC Foundation will host a Cornhole Tournament & Chili Cook-Off at noon on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center.

The Augusta County chapter of Birth Matters Virginia is holding a free community film screening of the documentary “Freedom for Birth” on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. at Blue Ridge Church of Christ in Fishersville.

Del. Ben L. Cline received the Outstanding Legislative Service Award by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association. He was one of two delegates selected by the Association to receive this prestigious award because of his support for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs across the Commonwealth.

Two Virginia Cavaliers were recognized for their performance in the 17-16 victory over Penn State. Steve Greer tallied a career-high 15 tackles to be named the Linebacker of the Week, and senior Oday Aboushi, who had 12 knockdown blocks, was named the Offensive Lineman of the Week.
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