On the campaign trail: Stuart Bain

Chris Graham

Sixth District Libertarian candidate Stuart Bain talked with beer connoisseurs at Microfestivus in Roanoke over the weekend, and a chief topic of discussion was Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s plan to get the Commonwealth out of the liquor business. “I think it’s a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough,” Bain told…

Rock-n-Creek: A unique getaway

A Virginia Beach native and Montebello transplant, and former White House executive chef, Richard Christy, has launched a multifaceted cabin and studio venue nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Combining 30 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry with his artistic background in preserving the art of carving traditional waterfowl decoys, Christy’s Rock-n-Creek…

VaSportsOnline.com: Coverage of JMU Football Media Day

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Matthews: We play for championships A reporter once asked the legendary Bear Bryant, So, Coach, you’re not playing well. Is there any controversy on your team? “And he said, Well, if there’s not, I’m going to cause some,” James Madison University football coach Mickey Matthews continued the story. “You asked me, Have I noticed if…

McDonnell requests immigration powers for State Police

Chris Graham

After months of discussions, Gov. Bob McDonnell has formally requested that the Department of Homeland Security enter into a 287(g) agreement with the Virginia Department of State Police allowing certain Virginia troopers to perform certain functions of a federal immigration officer within the borders of the Commonwealth. “I have been a longtime proponent of allowing…

Davis to head up state police-chief group

Chris Graham

Waynesboro Police Chief Douglas Davis was sworn in as president of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police on Tuesday during the annual VACP conference held this week in Reston. Davis serves on the association’s Training Committee and Virginia Highway Safety Committee. He is a graduate of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation’s Professional Executive Leadership…