
George Jirak selected as president of Augusta Medical Group
George Jirak, MD, MBA, has been chosen as the next president of Augusta Medical Group. Dr. Jirak started his new position on August 26.

George Jirak, MD, MBA, has been chosen as the next president of Augusta Medical Group. Dr. Jirak started his new position on August 26.

Virginians say their children will live in a nation where people are mainly judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin

The No. 7 Virginia women’s soccer team posted its first ranked victory of the season with a 4-0 win over No. 9 Santa Clara on Sunday. With the victory, the Cavaliers won the Klöckner Classic, a tournament that featured three of the top 10 teams in the nation.

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on Thursday released his platform to strengthen public safety in the Commonwealth. McAuliffe’s plan, “Safer Communities, Safer Families,” includes cracking down on drunk driving, domestic violence, and other threats to Virginians, as well as fiscally responsible measures to support Virginia’s first responders and public safety officials.

Virginia voters are divided 42-41 percent on whether Gov. Bob McDonnell is honest and trustworthy, compared to a July 17 survey when voters said 44-36 percent he was honest, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.

E.W. Jackson, Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in Virginia, has received the endorsements of Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association.

Democrat Terry McAuliffe has a 48-42 percent lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in the race to become Virginia’s next governor, according to today’s Quinnipiac University poll, the first survey in this race among voters likely to vote in the November election.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine today released a statement calling for the U.S. government to immediately cease assistance to the Egyptian government as the Obama Administration and Congress conduct a thorough policy review.

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe launched his platform to protect Virginia’s environment and natural resources to ensure continued economic growth in Virginia on Thursday.

Ken Cuccinelli yesterday received the Police Benevolent Association’s (PBA) endorsement for Governor. The endorsement came after an in-person interview the previous weekend.
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