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Town Council buys parking spaces

Virginia Tech's Collegiate Times

In a continued effort to improve the parking situation in downtown Blacksburg, the Town Council has purchased a parking lot on Progress Street. »

Conn. Bond Commission Approves $291M For Uconn Lab

WSLS 10 News

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The State Bond Commission has approved $291 million in borrowing over the next decade for a proposed research laboratory to be built at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. The Maine-based Jackson Laboratory i... »

National Signing Day: Hokies poised for resurgent recruiting year in Virginia

The Washington Post Hokies Journal

When it comes to recruiting, Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer isn’t shy about his desire to lock up what he calls the six-hour radius around Blacksburg. That means the Hokies “home” recruiting territory essentially stretches from Atlanta to Baltimore. ... »

Averett gets $500,000 for health sciences

WSLS 10 News

The E. Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust has granted $500,000 to Averett University for its expanded health sciences initiative. »

Haitian burn victim recovering after surgery in Blacksburg - www.roanoke.com

The Roanoke TimesLocal News

Surgery on her shoulder went better than planned, and her arm should be able to do simple tasks.Surgery on a 13-year-old Haitian burn victim brought to the United States earlier this month by two Blacksburg churches went well Wednesday, according to on... »

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Giving Dominion Credit Where Credit Is Due, but Not Where It Isn't.

Blue Virginia

As you probably know, Blue Virginia - and RK before it - has not exactly been a big fan of Dominion Virginia Power. In fact, we're the ones who coined the slogan, "Dominion: Global Warming Starts Here." In general, I think it's fair to say that we look... »

SENATOR MARK OBENSHAIN’S REPORT ON THE 2012 GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WEEK 3

Citizen Tom

Here is Senator Mark Obenshain‘s latest report on the General Assembly. Never a Dull Moment: Week 3 in the Senate of Virginia It has been said that laws are like sausages: one prefers not to see them made. Rarely has … Continue reading → »

Tim Kaine's Achilles Heel

Mason Conservative

Bedford County Sheriff Michael Brown has a devastating piece on Tim Kaine's quiet and largely unknown decision to see that a convicted murder be returned to his home country. Here is the entire thing: It was every parent’s nightmare —... »

DELEGATE SCOTT LINGAMFELTER REPORTS ON THE 2012 SESSION: WEEK 2

Citizen Tom

Here is Delegate Scott Lingamfelter‘s report on the General Assembly. Session Update 2:  A Busy First Full Week Dear Patriots, So, we’re off and running and I am as busy as ever. My role on the Appropriations Committee keeps me very … Continue reading → »

SENATOR MARK OBENSHAIN’S REPORT ON THE 2012 GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WEEK 2

Citizen Tom

Here is Senator Mark Obenshain‘s report on the General Assembly. Well, we’re two weeks into the 2012 session and I’m almost tempted to say that I’ve gotten settled in – but as I’ve always said, the moment I’m truly “settled … Continue reading → »

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