Virginia Political News
Agenda for the 3/23 CAR meeting
The agenda for the March 23 Commission of Architectural Review meeting (PDF) lists 5 projects in the area, including a conceptual review for a multi-family dwelling at 2400 East Franklin: ...
Thursday March 11, 2010 4:56PM | com
Shooting on Nine Mile
An unidentified man was found shot in the road at North 27th Street and Nine Mile Road at around 11:30PM last night. The victim was taken to VCU/MCV with life-threatening ...
Thursday March 11, 2010 4:40PM | com
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Thursday March 11, 2010 3:57PM | feedburner.com
'Doing the heavy lifting' - roanoke.com
In his first General Assembly session, Del. Bill Cleaveland is tasked with carrying a bill for Gov. Bob McDonnell.RICHMOND -- It's not every day that the governor sends a bill directly to the floor of the House of Delegates. And it's not every day that a freshman legislator gets to carry it for the chief executive.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:37AM | roanoke.com
Governor meets with Appalachian's top brass - roanoke.com
He raised concerns about Virginia's electric rates being higher than those in two adjoining states.RICHMOND -- Gov. Bob McDonnell met privately with executives of Appalachian Power Co. and its parent company this week and advised them to hold community meetings in Southwest and Southside Virginia to explain the company's rate increases to customers.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:37AM | roanoke.com
Governor urges budget deal by end of the week - roanoke.com
It's important to wrap up the budget and create certainty for localities, McDonnell says.RICHMOND -- House and Senate budget negotiators continued efforts to narrow their differences Wednesday, while Gov. Bob McDonnell stressed the importance of completing work on a spending plan in time for Saturday's scheduled adjournment of the General Assembly session.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:37AM | roanoke.com
Lawmakers reappoint Franklin County judge - roanoke.com
RICHMOND -- The General Assembly on Wednesday reappointed Franklin County Circuit Court Judge William Alexander to another eight-year term after weeks of controversy and questions about the judge's handling of a special grand jury investigation of the county's sheriff.
Thursday March 11, 2010 7:37AM | roanoke.com
Law enforcement in the Internet age
While there may never be a replacement for good old fashioned police work, new technology has meant a whole new world for county law enforcement
Thursday March 11, 2010 6:37AM | com
Powhatan' Extension Office could close
House amendment could force county's program to merge with Chesterfield's
Thursday March 11, 2010 4:48AM | com
Case against Royal sent to grand jury
According to testimony at a preliminary hearing, the victim had been in a relationship with Royal, 40, for about a month before the alleged rape.
Thursday March 11, 2010 4:47AM | com
Powhatan ranks 38 for online government transparency
In a recent report, the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy scored localities on budget and expenditure information available online.
Thursday March 11, 2010 4:46AM | com
Governor to class: 'dream big'
McDonnell, First Lady read to Battlefield Park fifth-graders
Thursday March 11, 2010 3:41AM | com
PHHS marks 'Fifty Years of Excellence'
On Saturday, March 20, Patrick Henry High School will start celebrating a significant anniversary with a "Fifty Years of Excellence Ceremony"
Thursday March 11, 2010 3:36AM | com
Friendly nudging paid off
Some friendly encouragement from her band director's wife paid off for Lindsey Martin
Thursday March 11, 2010 3:29AM | com
Local woman needs liver transplant
Sheila Tyler's name recently added to list; fundraiser set to help with expenses
Thursday March 11, 2010 3:21AM | com
Sakura Sushi & Steak Now Open
Sakura Sushi & Steak is offering 10% to celebrate their Grand Opening.
Thursday March 11, 2010 2:22AM | com
The Canal Walk
I love to spend my lunch hour during spring outside at the Canal Walk. You can grab a bench and eat and then go for a stroll.
Thursday March 11, 2010 12:28AM | com
Northrop business unit to upgrade Swedish navy' submarines
Sperry Marine, a business unit of Northrop Grumman Corp., has won a contract to upgrade the navigation systems of the Swedish navy’s submarines. Sperry Marine will supply five new MK ...
Thursday March 11, 2010 12:04AM | com
CSC launches remote network access for government employees
Falls Church-based CSC announced Wednesday that it has launched a secure remote network connection for government employees. The Common Access Card Enabled Remote Access Solution allows employees to access government ...
Thursday March 11, 2010 12:03AM | com
General Dynamics to upgrade FAA communications
General Dynamics has received a $228 million contract to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s communications system. The contact, valued over 10 years, will update the FAA’s Administrative Voice Enterprise Services ...
Thursday March 11, 2010 12:02AM | com
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