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Maryland's disenfranchised voters
I moved to Baltimore from Fairfax County, Virginia 13 months ago, and I am essentially happy I made the move to my husband's hometown. However, as a voter I feel like I landed in a third world country. I am a city homeowner who pays hefty real estate...Tags: Local Elections, Elections, Constitutional Issues, Maryland, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia)
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Jefferson County Commission mulls employees paying share of health premiums
richardb@herald-mail.comJefferson County Commission member Walt Pellish wants the county’s 179 public employees to start paying a share of their health insurance premiums. The county pays 100 percent of the premiums for employees and 50 percent of the cost of coverage for...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Health Insurance, Elections, Employees, Montgomery County (Maryland)
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Lynchburg named finalist in national dog park contest
Efforts to build a dog park in Lynchburg are getting boosted by a national campaign.
Lynchburg is one of 15 finalists in the "Bark For Your Park" contest, sponsored by the pet supply company "PetSafe."
The city has produced a short video, explaining why...Tags: Elections, Mass Media, Arts and Culture, Facebook, Politics
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Deal could bring new FM radio station to Roanoke Valley
ReporterRadio listeners in western Virginia could soon find another station on their FM dial. Mel Wheeler Incorporated operates six local stations from its headquarters on Route 419 in Roanoke County. Current properties include: K92, Q99, 94.9 Star Country, Vibe...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Arts and Culture, Roanoke County, Politics, Montgomery County (Virginia)
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Pacifier Might Be Key In Sacramento Microwaved Baby Case
FOX40 ReporterKa Yang told Sacramento police officers that she had a seizure and dropped her infant daughter on a space heater the day she died. In court documents obtained by FOX40 today, investigators say when they opened the microwave in Yang's Rood Avenue home...Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Seizures, Electrical Appliance, New Kent County, Heat Stroke
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Five Guys on Harbor to open July 25
COSTA MESA — Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open July 25 in the Costa Mesa Square shopping center on Harbor Boulevard near Baker Street, a franchisee said. It will be the Virginia-based chain's first Costa Mesa location and one of several to open...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Hot Dogs, Foods and Beverages, Hamburgers, Elections
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Transfer of Fort Monroe to state slips to 2012
HAMPTON – Fort Monroe will not be transferred to the Commonwealth of Virginia until early 2012, the Fort Monroe Authority has announced.
This change will not affect the departure of the Army out of Fort Monroe by Sept. 15, the Fort Monroe Authority...Tags: Fort Monroe, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia)
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War between the states resulted in creation of West Virginia
As it did in other areas across the United States, the Civil War brought battles, gruesome tales and acts of destruction to what is now the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, but back then was part of Virginia.
For West Virginia, the conflict was to...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Pennsylvania, John Brown, Arts and Culture, Railway Transportation
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Red Lion Graduate Killed In Afghanistan
Multi-media JournalistAmong the dozens of Navy SEALs and Special Forces killed in a chopper crash in Afghanistan, was a local Red Lion High School graduate. 28-year-old Daniel Zerbe was in the Air Force and was on the Chinook that the Taliban claim they struck. The 2001...Tags: Human Interest, Armed Forces, High School Sports, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Police briefs - Aug. 10
Franklin County (Pa.) Emergency Services reports incidents The following incidents were reported Tuesday by Franklin County (Pa.) Emergency Services: - At 1:01 a.m., a fire alarm in the first block of North Washington Street in Greencastle. - At 3:38 a....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Xbox 360, Crimes, Rosebank, Theft
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Art gallery flourishes in Clifton Forge
Weekend Anchor/ReporterAn art gallery is flourishing in Clifton Forge. The Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center has been open since 1984. Artists from Virginia and other states are already booked up two years out to have their work displayed in the gallery. ...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Nelson County
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Archive story: Jim Kincaid takes 1997 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters distinguished service award
[This story appeared in the Daily Press, May 18, 1997. Jim Kincaid died Sunday, July 17, 2011, at his home in Farmville.] ++++++++++++++++++++ || Jim Kincaid, retired anchor at WVEC-TV in Norfolk, was honored Saturday as the winner of the Virginia...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), The Associated Press, Arts and Culture, Television Industry, Prince Edward County
Jun 8, 2011
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Jul 11, 2011
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Jul 14, 2011
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Jun 22, 2011
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Jul 18, 2011
|Story| Daily Pilot
Jul 18, 2011
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jul 19, 2011
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Aug 8, 2011
|Story| WPMT-LTV
Aug 10, 2011
|Story| Herald Mail
Aug 10, 2011
|Story| WDBJ7
Jul 19, 2011
|Story| Daily Press
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