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Lawmaker: Trip to France dissuaded him on uranium mining
Roanoke Times Blue Ridge Caucus
Feb 07A Hampton Roads lawmaker was the leading recipient of gifts and free trips from private interests last year among the 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly. Del. John Cosgrove, R-Chesapeake, received gifts and trips valued at $15,775 – almost as... »
Teen accused in Chesapeake girl's shooting to stay in custody
Wvec Top Stories
Feb 01Police say the 13-year-old was playing with a gun when it went off, striking Carolyn "CeeCee" Walker last month. »
Film, tourism groups court Virginia legislators
Roanoke Times Blue Ridge Caucus
Jan 31RICHMOND – With movie posters, popcorn and coffee, representatives of the state’s film, tourism and hospitality industries this morning courted Virginia’s legislators, as well as any under-caffeinated passersby. The industries’ annual lobby day seeks t... »
Teens' 30-hour fast is eye-opening
Hamptonroads.com Community News
Jan 30By Lydia Wheeler Correspondent GREAT BRIDGE A Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich without the pickle or a Five Guys burger with fries? Mike Taylor couldn't decide, but he salivated over the thought of both last Saturday afternoon. The 17-year-old was one of 2... »
Woman walking in roadway hit and killed
Wvec Top Stories
Jan 28The woman was killed after a car hit her early Saturday morning on Military Highway in Chesapeake. »
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Virginia News Headlines: Wednesday Morning
Blue Virginia
Feb 01Here are a few Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, February 1. Also, thanks to The Richmonder for the excellent video of yesterday's protect our vote rally in Richmond. *Richmond's focus turns to abortion ("action in Richmo... »
Review: Highlights of Poetry Prose and Pizza's published writers January 2012
Examiner Chesapeake Va Edition
Jan 31Poetry, Prose, and Pizza, held at The Russell Memorial Library on January 27, with pizza catered by Rita’s Pizza in Chesapeake, featured some local poets and writers who are published in books or magazine publications.Let&rsquo... »
The Case For Open Primaries
Mason Conservative
Jan 31Phil Tran (who's doing wonderful things at Chesapeake Liason) makes the case that Virginia should continue to operate with an open primary system. As this primary process is dragging on and I'm becoming more and more disenchanted with the apperatuses... »
Review: Highlights of January's Poetry Prose and Pizza's awe-inspiring newbies
Examiner Chesapeake Va Edition
Jan 30Poetry, Prose, and Pizza, held at The Russell Memorial Library on January 27, 2012, with pizza catered by Rita’s Pizza in Chesapeake, VA, started off this new year with deep, profound words from the many poets and writers... »
KEEPING GOVERNMENT CLOSE TO HOME
Citizen Tom
Jan 27If you want to, you can call and talk to Delegate Bob Marshall. What is the possibility you can talk to your congressman or U.S. Senator? Well, if your pockets are big, your chances improve. With that in mind, you … Continue reading → »