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Saxman Pulls Out of Va. Senate Race

A Republican state legislator said Saturday he will not run for a U.S. Senate seat from Virginia next year, leaving former Gov. Jim Gilmore currently uncontested for the GOP nomination.

Seton Hall Upsets No. 23 Virginia 74-60

Seton Hall got the statement win it needed under Bobby Gonzalez. Gonzalez barked at the Pirates to turn up the pressure and they did for all 40 minutes, knocking off No. 23 Virginia 74-60 on Saturday night to match their best start in seven seasons and win a share of the Philly Hoop Group Classic.

Rivalry Resumes After Va. Tech Shooting

After the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, the words "Hoos for Hokies" were painted on a University of Virginia bridge that has become sort of a public forum for student expression.

Hokies Beat Cavs; Reach ACC Title Game

Sean Glennon threw for 260 yards and the other half of Virginia Tech's quarterback rotation, Tyrod Taylor, ran for two touchdowns, as the No. 8 Hokies won the biggest game in the history of its rivalry with Virginia 33-21 on Saturday to advance to the ACC championship game.

Joseph, No. 23 Virginia Rout Penn 100-85

Adrian Joseph had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Sean Singletary scored 16 points and No. 23 Virginia was unstoppable early on its way to a 100-85 win over Penn on Friday night in the Philly Hoop Group Classic.

Singletary Leads Virginia Past Drexel

Sean Singletary had 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists and No. 23 Virginia returned to John Paul Jones Arena after an impressive trip out West with a 72-58 victory against Drexel on Tuesday night.

Gilmore Announces 2008 U.S. Senate Bid

Former GOP Gov. Jim Gilmore announced Monday that he will seek the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Republican John Warner.

Virginia Defeats No. 17 Arizona 75-72

Sean Singletary scored 24 points to lead Virginia to a 75-72 victory over No. 17 Arizona on Saturday night.

Hurricanes Fizzle in Orange Bowl Finale

There were dozens of former star Miami players in attendance for the Orange Bowl's farewell, including some wearing national championship and Super Bowl rings. Too bad they weren't wearing uniforms. The Hurricanes desperately needed the help.

Cardiac Cavaliers Edge No. 21 Wake 17-16

Mikell Simpson ran 1 yard for a touchdown with 2:18 to play Saturday and Virginia beat No. 21 Wake Forest 17-16, the Cavaliers' third one-point victory in four games and the first loss for the Demon Deacons in seven games.

Evans Passes Wolfpack Past Virginia

Daniel Evans threw for a career-high 347 yards and three touchdowns, two to Donald Bowens, to lead North Carolina State past No. 21 Virginia 29-24 on Saturday.

Va.'s Davis: No US Senate Bid in '08

U.S. Rep. Thomas M. Davis said Thursday he would not run for the Senate seat being vacated next year by fellow Republican John W. Warner, likely setting up a race between two former governors.

Virginia GOP Picks Convention Next Year

Virginia Republicans will hold a convention instead of a primary to choose their candidate to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. John W. Warner, upsetting critics who say it makes the party appear closed off.

Crump, Purdue Crimp No. 25 Cavs in Upset

Purdue's quickest player made the Boilermakers' biggest shot of the season. Tarrance Crump came off a screen, drove to the basket and hit a floater with 1 second remaining, giving Purdue a 61-59 victory over No. 25 Virginia in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge on Wednesday night.

Va. Canvass Shows Webb Won by 9,329

A statewide canvass of the Nov. 7 election results shows Democrat Jim Webb beat Republican U.S. Sen. George Allen by 9,329 votes, the State Board of Elections said Thursday.

Man Pleads Guilty in '84 College Assault

A man who sexually assaulted a fellow student at a fraternity party in 1984, then apologized to her two decades later as part of the 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous program, pleaded guilty Tuesday and could go to prison.

Heckler Subdued at George Allen Event

A campaign appearance by Sen. George Allen turned physical when a liberal blogger was wrestled to the ground after heckling the senator about his divorce and court records.

Virginia Ballot Glitch Chops Names

U.S. Senate candidate James H. "Jim" Webb has lost his last name on electronic ballots in three Virginia cities where election computers can't cope with long names.

Allen Slightly Ahead in Va. Senate Poll

Republican Sen. George Allen is slightly ahead of Democratic challenger Jim Webb in a closely watched race that could determine whether the GOP retains control of the Senate, according to a poll published Monday.

Allen Faces Questions on Iraq War Stance

Republican Sen. George Allen called for "changes in tactics" in how the U.S. is fighting the Iraq war on Friday as he continued to face questions about his morphing position on the war.

Poll: Senate Race in Virginia About Even

Republican Sen. George Allen and his Democratic challenger, Jim Webb, are still locked in a very close race, according to a statewide poll published Sunday.

W. Va. Lawmaker Embarasssed by Photos

A state senator said he is evaluating whether to continue his bid for a second term after a Charleston television station aired revealing pictures of him last week.

Virginia's Allen Airs 2-Minute Ad

Sen. George Allen attempted to steer his campaign away from accusations of racial insensitivity Monday night with a two-minute, statewide television ad touting the need to focus on "the real issues," such as support for U.S. troops in Iraq.

Poll: Allen Tied With Democrat in Va.

U.S. Sen. George Allen's Democratic opponent has closed the gap in the race, reflecting two difficult weeks for the first-term Republican battling claims of racial insensitivity, according to a poll released Friday night.

Poll: Sen. Allen Leading in Virginia

Republican Sen. George Allen has a 16-point lead over Democratic challenger Jim Webb in the latest independent statewide poll, published Sunday, but a fifth of the electorate is still undecided.

The Vine

Danville Register Bee | Key uranium players mark their ground

Source: registerbee.com

CHATHAM - The battle lines are forming across Pittsylvania County in the fight to decide whether it is safe to mine uranium, pitting neighbor against neighbor and friend against friend.

Transcript: Fred Thompson On Christian Conservatives, Mitt Romney And More, with Linda Douglass. 12-21-07

Source: National Journal Group Inc.

Transcript of a 7 question interview with Fred Thompson with National Journal On Air today.

Virginia real estate.

Source: The New York Times

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Ron Paul Officially On the Virginia Primary Ballot and With More Grassroots Support Than Romney

Source: charlottesvillenewsplex.tv

Thursday Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's campaign will turn in 20,000 signatures, guaranteeing him a place on the state's GOP primary ballot.

Republicans win in Va., Ohio elections

Source: Politico

Republicans retained two House seats in special elections Tuesday, including a hotly contested Ohio race that the two parties spent nearly $700,000 trying to win.

MeadWestvaco will start shipping paper out of Covington by rail

Source: WDBJ-7 CBS Affiliate in Roanoke, VA

This is a great story! - 400 trucks per week off a busy Virginia freeway! - Cheaper! - 15 new jobs! - New business for railroads! All in the right direction!

Dominion receives permit to build nuclear plant

Source: www.dailypress.com

Dominion Virginia Power is one step closer to building the first new nuclear power plant in the country since the Three Mile Island disaster in 1979.

Danville Register Bee | Group criticizes uranium proposal

Source: registerbee.com

LYNCHBURG - A citizens' group has criticized a proposal that Virginia officials study the safety of uranium mining. Southside Concerned Citizens said it has examined a proposal to mine uranium in Pittsylvania County and "there is no way that it can be done safely."

Editorial: The GOP accepts no presidential dissent

Source: The Roanoke Times

Editorial: The GOP accepts no presidential dissent Primary voters must sign loyalty oaths. Where's a third party when you need it?

You Can't Make This Stuff Up: Virginia GOP Will Require Written "Loyalty Oath" To Vote in Republican Primary

Source: wdbj7.com

If you're planning to vote in Virginia's February Republican presidential primary, be prepared to sign an oath swearing your Republican loyalty.

Something Funny in the Water

Starting about 480 million years ago, the once relatively stable North American plate began to shift. The tectonics that slowly accelerated thrust the ocean-covered lapetus plate into and underneath the Eastern part of the North American plate.

University of Michigan librarian defends Google scanning deal

Source: Ars Technica

ArsTechnica's write-up on a recent exchange between the Head Librarian at the University of Michigan and a Professor at the University of Virginia regarding Michigan's participation in Google's efforts to digitize the contents of the country's top libraries.

Jostling for the next elections in Virginia

Source: dailyprogress.com

The season of perpetual politics in Virginia has finished the briefest of vacations and is about to gear up in earnest for U.S. Senate and presidential contests, which are just around the corner.

Vinemeet at My Farm, 4th of July weekend, 2008

My Proposal As conversations swirl about a potential Vinestock, I have a simple proposal for you: Lets have a Vinemeet at my small farm over the 4th of July holiday next year, 2008. I have thought about a Vinemeet here since last year but personal health problems got in my way.

Nearly 96,000 pounds of Wis. beef recalled

Source: UPI

A Wisconsin firm has voluntarily recalled nearly 96,000 pounds of various beef products due to concerns they may be contaminated with E. coli.

Jane Denton, a great American, has died

Source: nbc15online.com

Jane Maury Denton, the wife of former Vietnam prisoner of war and ex-U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton, died Thursday at a Norfolk, Virginia, hospital from heart attack complications. She was 81.

No, Virginia, There Is No Santa Claus

Source:

A modern response to Virginia's query.

The Tail of the Kitty

This is the tale of a kitty's tail. There are two eight month old kitties, named Fluffy and Eve, who live with a Farmer and her husband on their farm in rural Virginia. Fluffy, the boy kitty, is an orange tabby with white feet.

PETA Supporters Have Blood On Their Hands

Source: Michelle Malkin

PETA Has come under fire from The Center for Consumer Freedom for some unethical treatment of animals under their care.

4th Circuit Nominee Named in Defamation Suit

Source: law.com

E. Duncan Getchell Jr., a nominee for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has been accused of spreading defamatory statements about another Virginia lawyer in order to shore up his foundering nomination and shift blame for an $8 million court error.

No Slowdown In Foreclosure Filings

Source: Yahoo! Real Estate

California, Florida, and Ohio continue to dominate new foreclosure filings, as most of the nation saw increases in the third quarter, according to a new survey.

Patients Without Borders (Third World Clinic, First World Country)

Source: The New York Times

It was 3 a.m. at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Virginia — Friday, July 20, 2007 — the start of a rainy Appalachian morning.

Third World Clinic, First World Country - Pics

Source: The New York Times

The view from inside one of Remote Area Medical's clinics at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Virginia. Hundreds, if not a couple thousand, people line up.

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