Bennett inks top-15 hoops recruiting class

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Staff Report Virginia men’s head basketball coach Tony Bennett has announced the signing of five players to national letters of intent with the Cavaliers during the early signing period. The players are 6-4 guard K.T. Harrell of Montgomery, Ala.; 6-6 guard Joe Harris from Chelan, Wash.; 6-9 forward James Johnson of Wildomar, Calif.; 6-7 wing…

The Pulse | McDonnell the centrist?

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Column by Chris Graham That’s the idea that I’ve had – focused as I’ve been on the stunning 2-1 margin that Bob McDonnell ran up among independent voters in last week’s gubernatorial-election win over Democrat Creigh Deeds. But another data point to consider is the impact of so-called values voters – usually right-leaning evangelical Christians…

The spin stops here

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Column by David Lampo The headline from the Washington Times the morning after that state’s historic election said it all: “Independents fuel GOP victories.” Because the campaign of Bob McDonnell methodically ran an inclusive campaign that discussed almost exclusively the economic issues that most people care about instead of focusing on divisive hot button social…

The Rant | Why Was Kaine in Arkansas?

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OK, so he had a fundraiser for the DNC on the schedule. Easy to get that. And it’s not like he needed to be in Virginia to monitor the situation with flooding associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida. But … appearances still matter in these kinds of situations, don’t they? AFP editor Chris Graham…

Staunton City Council sets forth process for filling soon-to-be-open seat

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Staff Report Staunton City Council has set the process to fill the soon-to-be-open City Council seat currently held by Dickie Bell, who was elected to the open 20th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates last week. City Council voted at its meeting last night to adopt a procedure for filling the seat through…

Ralph Friedgen | Maryland coach talks in advance of Tech game

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Staff Report On the Virginia Tech defense: I’ve been very impressed with them on tape. Obviously, they’re very well coached and they have a lot of speed on defense. They have the No. 1 defense in the conference and play with great effort. On the Virginia Tech offense: They have a big, strong offensive line…

Harrisonburg Chamber announces new CEO

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  Staff Report Business news tips: [email protected] The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce announced today that Frank Tamberrino has been selected to serve as the organization’s president and chief executive officer. He will begin his role as CEO in December 2009. Tamberrino has 25 years of experience in the field of economic and community development and…

UVa. revives Hot Dog Day for Tennessee game

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In an effort to set a new Virginia women’s basketball single-game attendance record, the promotion that helped set the current mark 22 years ago is back on Nov. 22 vs. Tennessee – Hot Dog Day. All Cavalier fans in attendance at this year’s Virginia-Tennessee game on Sunday, Nov. 22, will receive a coupon for a…