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The SportsDominion story on Venus Williams’ visit to Virginia last week (“Williams on the prowl for slams, opportunities to effect change,” Oct. 25) earned mention in the weekly Tennis Mailbag column of Sports Illustrated writer Jon Wertheim today. Check it out for yourself here.
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] I always wonder how I would react if I had everything taken away from me and had to fight to get it back. Cara Atkins has been there, done that – and says it is the most difficult thing you can imagine having to go through. “It’s been really difficult…
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Item by Chris Graham [email protected] The first newspaper endorsement in the 24th Senate District race is in – and you might be surprised who received it. The News Virginian has endorsed Libertarian nominee Arin Sime in the three-way race with incumbent Republican Emmett Hanger and Democratic nominee David Cox. The paper said that among the…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] It used to be my dirty little secret – I was a professional wrestling fan, and that meant that Monday nights were booked up, and when the circus was in town, I had to be there at ringside, if not closer. And then something happened this summer that changed things…
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Column by Chris Graham [email protected] One area where Emmett Hanger could be vulnerable in his re-election bid in the 24th Senate District is in the area of taxes – particularly with his record of supporting an increase in the state gasoline tax.
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Op-Ed by Holly Herman Unfortunately political ideology and real-life at the Virginia General Assembly are vastly different. Many people say Richmond isn’t accomplishing what it needs to benefit Virginia. In some cases that’s true, but more than not our Commonwealth earns high ranks. A little background may help to explain the seemingly slow pace and…
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] Tiki Barber doesn’t shy away from the notion that he at least wanted to be a great NFL player. Nor does the University of Virginia alum and retired New York Giants star step back from admitting that he wants to be a great in the world of television broadcasting. “I used…
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Winners and Losers column by Chris Graham [email protected] LOSERS: Everybody Virginia Tech blows a 10-point lead in the final 2:11, Virginia blows one on the road at 2-5 N.C. State, the ‘Skins get their doors blown off in Foxboro … Basketball season can’t be too far off. Can it? LOSER: A Boy Not Named Sewell…
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Story by Chris Graham David Mullins was ready to take a step up. “Through my career, I have felt that every step of the way was leading me to the position at some point of leading a company, leading a public-television station, and at WVPT, the opportunity was there,” said Mullins, who was named last…
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Op-Ed by Gary Wingfield Have you bought a car that costs more than your first house? If you answer “Yes,” chances are that your age is above 50. You probably have an employment record of at least 20-25 years.
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