Press Conference: Frank Beamer

Chris Graham

Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer talks with the news media on Monday. Virginia Tech (4-2, 2-0 ACC) takes on Wake Forest (2-4, 1-2 ACC) on Saturday in Blacksburg. Opening Statement After we watched the video, I thought it was a good win Saturday, I think Central Michigan is a good football team, and I…

Money race tightens in Fifth

Chris Graham

Republican challenger Robert Hurt actually slightly outpaced Democratic incumbent Tom Perriello in the money race in the third quarter, raising $900,000 to the $810,000 raised by the congressman, though both seem well-positioned for the final weeks of the race in terms of their access to cash. “While Robert Hurt continues to take thousands from K…

Barker renews push for protective-order legislation

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State Sen. George Barker, who represents parts of Fairfax and Prince William, introduced legislation last year that would allow people who have been in abusive dating relationships to obtain a protective order. Currently, Virginia does not allow someone in such a situation to seek a protective order unless the victim lives with the abuser. “Virginia…

ACLU leads fight against warrantless GPS placements

Chris Graham

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia today filed an amicus brief with the Virginia Court of Appeals contending that our constitutional right to privacy is violated when police surreptitiously place GPS devices on cars without first obtaining a warrant. “If the police are allowed to attach a GPS device to anyone’s car and remotely…

Artist launches site, promotes Art Center

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Today, watercolor artist Cynthia Doyle has launched new website, CynthiaDoyleArt.com. The website will sell both her original watercolor pieces and high-quality reproductions. Doyle is also using the launch of her website to bring attention to a cause near and dear to her heart. During the month of October, CynthiaDoyleArt.com will donate a portion of the…

EMU honors alums at Homecoming

Jim Bishop

A nurse practitioner and a high school basketball coach were cited Saturday during Homecoming and family weekend at Eastern Mennonite University for their work in exemplifying the highest ideals of their alma mater. Dwight A. Gingerich, a 1981 EMU graduate from Kalona, Iowa, received the “alumnus of the year” award for 2010. The award is…

Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

UVa. football coach Mike London talks with the news media on Monday. The Cavs (2-3, 0-2 ACC) host North Carolina (3-2, 1-1 ACC) on Saturday. QUESTION: Ras-I Dowling and Chase Minnifield are playing well. Cornerback seems like a strong position for the team – what makes those guys as good as they are? COACH LONDON:…