Virginia Political News
Battle over creche in faux holy war
The false narrative for years is that Christianity is draining from this country like life's blood from a mortal wound.
Friday September 3, 2010 1:48AM | feedburner.com
Nye, Rigell and Golden on stage trading barbs on BP, mosques and gay marriage....
Rep. Glenn Nye, Republican Scott Rigell and Independent Kenny Golden are at work trying to convince a decent crowd of voters that they`re right for Congress tonight in Norfolk. They`ve already had opening statement - and now they`ve touched on the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the Manhattan mosque that is an ongoing controversy. Right now they`ve only got 60 seconds to ans ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 11:40PM | feedburner.com
Museum addition brings light to art collection
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts experience begins the moment you step out of the parking deck and onto the grounds
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:28PM | com
Williams captures the rhythm in new CD release
There is a rhythmic beat to life and Kip Williams has found it, literally
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:24PM | com
Emilio' Restaurante Español takes authenticity to new level
With the excitement from Spain's victory in the World Cup still palpable, Emilio Peiro has enjoyed the attention the triumph has brought his home country here in the United States
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:20PM | com
Employee recognized for taking action during storm
Jennifer Matthews of Henrico followed her gut instincts when she heard the weather announcement that a tornado warning had been issued on the evening on Thursday, Aug. 5.
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:18PM | com
Two local riders compete in Southern Regional 4-H Home Championships
Caitlin Schoemmell and Alia Fagerburg recently competed at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Clemson, S.C.
Thursday September 2, 2010 10:06PM | com
Northrop Grumman to pay for independent review of Virginia computer failures...
Northrop Grumman has agreed to foot the bill for an outside review of the computer breakdowns that crippled Virginia`s online services over the past week. On Thursday Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that the investigative arm of the General Assembly - the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission - is working with state leaders and officials at Northrop - the defense contracting behemoth that ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 5:54PM | feedburner.com
Trooper injured in crash
Virginia State Trooper injured in crash by wrong-way driver, wrong-way driver charged with DUI
Thursday September 2, 2010 5:11PM | com
Meet Secretariat' grandson Covert Affairs in annual barn tour benefit
Local annual barn tour benefits Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Second Chances Program
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:47PM | com
Nye, Rigell and Golden face off in Norfolk forum tonight...despite Hurricane Earl
Democrat Glenn Nye, Republican Scott Rigell and Independent Kenny Golden share the stage for the second time tonight in Norfolk, during a joint forum at Second Calvary Baptist Church. The three congressional candidates are all running for Virginia`s 2nd District, which includes parts of Hampton and Norfolk and all of Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore. The three men shared the stage two week ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:19PM | feedburner.com
Imagining the future of the canal
Writing for richmond.com, Alix Bryan reports on last week’s working meeting on the future of the canal: It was clear that a strong majority want to interact with the Canal, ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:36PM | com
International Alliance of Guardian Angels introduces new Richmond Chapter
The press conference will take place at 2PM on Saturday, September 4th in the Gabriel Prosser Park, 3100 Meadowbridge Rd., Richmond, VA 23222 (Highland Park). Most people recognize the Guardian ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:30PM | com
Hurricane Earl delays Virginia efforts to rescue Joint Forces Command...
In response to the Pentagon`s desire to shutter Joint Forces Command in Hampton Roads, Gov. Bob McDonnell put together a military affairs commission stacked with elected leaders and military veterans with deep Virginia roots. Dubbed the Commission on Military and National Security Facilities, the panel is designed to bring some added weight to Virginia`s efforts to protect the military and ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 3:26PM | feedburner.com
Cuccinelli will visit, talk on energy issues - www.roanoke.com
The town hall meetings will cover electricity rates and planned federal greenhouse gas legislation.Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will be in Southwest Virginia today, holding two town hall meetings to discuss electricity rates and proposed federal legislation to cap greenhouse gas emissions. Cuccinelli is scheduled to appear in Abingdon for a 9 a.m. meeting at Virginia Highlands Community Colleg ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 2:29PM | roanoke.com
Have you seen Dixie?
Craigslist has word on a missing dog LOST MINIATURE DACHSHUND (Chamberlayne ave) My dog got out around 2:00 today she is very small with brown fur. She was wearing a ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 7:39AM | com
Shooting on Mosby Street
This morning’s Daily Crime Report from the RPD carried the following: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (SHOOTING) 8/31/10 12:55 p.m. – 700 block of Mosby Street – A male reported he was shot ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 6:56AM | com
Lifetime Filming in Richmond, Needs Extras
The Lifetime cable channel is filming a movie in Richmond. They aren’t sharing many details about it other than the fact that they need extras: Sign ups for extras will ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 6:36AM | com
Jeff's notes: The ultimate insider's game, redistricting
RICHMOND, VA -- Congressional elections will set the stage for redistricting, a fierce partisan tug of war over money and clout.
Thursday September 2, 2010 6:12AM | com
Richmond to star in low-budget made-for-tv movie
Rumor has it that the Lifetime movie getting ready set filming in Richmond was scouting locations in Shockoe and Tobacco Row today… The film will be shot in Richmond beginning ...
Thursday September 2, 2010 5:58AM | com
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