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Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said Wednesday that he will donate than $55,000 in campaign money from a contributor who is now under investigation. “We were practicing the principle of presumed innocence with Bobby Thompson, awaiting proof from law enforcement that the money he had given the campaign was either a legitimate donation or was…
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Two words: national championship. It’s why they play college football, ultimately. it’s been a while since the ACC has been a relevant factor on the national-championship scene. Virginia Tech seems poised to make some noise to that end in 2010. “That’s our goal. I think if you’re in the hunt enough times, one of these…
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It’s not easy rebuilding a culture. “I make the joke that I’ve spoken to the Boys Club, the Girls Club, the Rotary Club, the Hair Club for Men, I’ve done all those things, from Rhode Island to Florida. But that’s necessary, I think, when there’s change,” said Mike London, the new football coach at the…
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Wednesday was Lunch with the Generals Day at the newest, busiest restaurant in town, Chick-fil-A. Fans showed up to get their baseballs signed and to take pictures with the Waynesboro Generals. First-year player Jon Clinard of Austin Peay was among the Generals out for the event. “This is our first time coming out to meet…
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The ACLU of Virginia has asked the FBI field offices in Richmond and Norfolk to turn over records related to the agency’s collection and use of data on race and ethnicity in local communities. According to an FBI operations guide, agents have the authority to collect information about “ethnic-oriented” businesses, behaviors, lifestyle characteristics and cultural…
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My top priority as your representative has been finding ways to encourage job growth and economic recovery in Central and Southern Virginia. We have made smart, strategic investments in infrastructure and workforce that position our area to be leaders in alternative energy production, advanced manufacturing, and other industries of tomorrow. But while we are working…
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Isabel Castillo, a 2007 graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, was one of 21 recent graduates and current students from universities – all undocumented immigrants – from around the United States who were arrested for acts of non-violent civil disobedience at the U.S. Senate Hart Office Building on July 20. All of them were brought to…
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Girl Scout Karri Greenlee of Staunton wanted to teach younger girls about responsible citizenship. In doing so, she has earned the Silver Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. Greenlee, a 10th-grader at Robert E. Lee High School, is passionate about politics and government. She decided to incorporate her interests and knowledge…
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This year marks the seventh annual Sweet Dreams Festival in Stuarts Draft. Saturday, July 24, thousands of people will show up to buy from local businesses, artisans and crafters and enjoy the stage with musical entertainment by S.A.L.T and Steve Losh. The Festival begins at 9 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. Venders lined up…
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Dr. Shannon Franklin, owner of Crozet Eye Care, Optometrists, in Western Albemarle, was elected to serve as vice president of the Virginia Optometric Association at its 108th annual convention in Norfolk last month. As vice president, Dr. Franklin will lead the operations division of VOA, which includes managing the organization’s budget, personnel, legislative activities, and…
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