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Chesterfield proceeds on meals tax, bonds
Richmond Times-DispatchThe Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with proposals allowing county voters to decide in November whether to impose a meals tax and issue bonds to pay for capital-improvement projects. The issues now go...Tags: Henrico County, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Referenda, Colonial Heights (Colonial Heights, Virginia), Hopewell (Hopewell, Virginia)
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UPDATE: Second body recovered in river near where two Virginia State University students went missing
Authorities searching for a Virginia State University student who was swept away during an in initiation ritual in the Appomattox River say they have recovered a body. Chesterfield County police Lt. Randy Horowitz said the body was discovered Wednesday...
Tags: CBS Corp., Teaching and Learning, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Virginia State University
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River search continues for 19-year-old VSU student
Richmond Times-DispatchSearch and recovery efforts continued today for the body of a 19-year-old Virginia State University student who, with a friend, was swept away in early Saturday in the Appomattox River near Petersburg. Divers from the Chesterfield Fire & EMS, assisted...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Virginia State University, Students
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Slow recovery: A veteran who heard 'voices' works to get out of jail
— The unlikely meeting that took place Wednesday at the Virginia Beach Courthouse said a lot about Navy veteran Ted Olsen, both the good and the bad. In November, Olsen, 38, landed in jail after being accused of a vandalism spree in his Virginia...
Tags: Afghanistan, Mental Illness, Hampton Roads, Behavioral Conditions, Depression
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Berkeley County grand jury indictments
The following individuals have been indicted this week by a grand jury that was seated Tuesday for the February term of Berkeley County Circuit Court. An indictment merely indicates that an individual is believed to have committed the crime. Azeez B....Tags: Jefferson County (Pennsylvania), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Sex Crimes, Credit and Debt, Prisons
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Friday's 2/22 local schedule (updated Friday PM with West Point time change)
COLLEGES Men’s basketball USA South semifinals (at Crown Center Arena in Fayetteville, N.C.): No. 4 N.C. Wesleyan vs. No. 1 Christopher Newport, 7 No. 3 Greensboro vs. No. 2 Ferrum, 9 Old Dominion Athletic Conference quarterfinals (at Salem Civic...Tags: College of William and Mary, Isle of Wight (Isle of Wight, Virginia), Boo Williams, West Point, Surry County
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Hancock girls get 14th win
Thursday, February 7, 2013 GIRLS BASKETBALL Hancock 42, Faith 38 HANCOCK — Alisa Shives had 20 points and six rebounds as Hancock held on for a win over Faith Christian on Thursday. The Panthers (14-5) outscored Faith 17-3 in the third...Tags: Somerville, Larry Allen, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), The Pennsylvania State University, AFSCME
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HIGH SCHOOLS: Tuesday night scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Abingdon 57, Tazewell 49 Alleghany 44, Staunton River 35 Atlantic Shores Christian 32, Hampton Christian 19 Atlee 59, Lee-Davis 56 Bassett 31, Patrick County 27 Blacksburg 47, Christiansburg 41 Broad Run 53, Freedom...
Tags: Carroll County (Virginia), West Point, New Kent (Quinton, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Charles City (Charles City, Virginia)
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Roanoke-based Cycle Systems acquired by another company
One of the world's leading steel producers is buying Roanoke-based Cycle Systems. Gerdau confirmed the deal Friday morning in a news release, saying the company has agreed to acquire "certain operating assets" of the metal recycling company. Cycle...
Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Holidays light up Florida waters
A white Christmas isn't in the Florida forecast, but the Sunshine State does offer its own twist on holiday traditions. With hundreds of miles of ocean coastline and riverfront shores, holiday light shows often take to the water. Here's a look at some...
Tags: Festive Events, International Speedway Corp., Port Canaveral, Religious Festivals, Winter Park
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Osborne A. Payne
Osborne A. Payne, a former educator who became a trailblazing Baltimore businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist, died Tuesday of Alzheimer's disease at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia. He was 87. "He was one of Baltimore's great unsung heroes,...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Howard University, Colleges and Universities, Local Government, Harford Road
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Dennis H.L. Sherman
Dennis H.L. Sherman, a retired tailor who was also known as "The Tie Man," died Dec. 14 of pneumonia at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 87.
"I first met him when I was in middle school. Back then I used to wear ascots, and he thought that was so cool,"...Tags: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Digital Harbor High School, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), World War II (1939-1945), Hospitals and Clinics
Apr 25, 2013
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Mar 22, 2013
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Feb 7, 2013
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Dec 1, 2012
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Nov 29, 2012
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Dec 21, 2012
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