Day: March 2, 2007

Local channels in HD on Cox

So says the Virginian-Pilot: Starting at 2 this morning, local NBC affiliate WAVY appears in high-definition on Cox channel 710 and local Fox affiliate WVBT appears in high-definition on channel 714. OK, so now I'm getting more than a little upset with DirecTV. They promised more HD channels over a year ago (as part of … Continue reading Local channels in HD on Cox →

Governor wants to ban smoking

According to this article in the Virginian-Pilot, Governor Tim Kaine would like to ban smoking in all restaurants in Virginia. "I am actively looking at that," he said. "I don't know that there are any cons." Kaine said health care groups have asked him to add a statewide restaurant ban to legislation passed last month … Continue reading Governor wants to ban smoking →

Poll on blog media

Scott has a poll up in his sidebar about blog reader's preferences for blog media communication. Here's where it stands right now: Standard Blog / Post and Comment (86%) Forums (14%) Live Blog (0%) Podcast (0%) Vidcast (0%) Head on over and participate 😉

OTR: 03/04/07

This week's On the Record features a discussion about transportation with Senator Ken Stolle (R-8th) and Delegates Phil Hamilton (R-93rd) and John Welch (R-21st). Weighing in on the regional portion of the plan will be Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim. Governor Tim Kaine has indicated his unhappiness with the bill and wants to amend it. The … Continue reading OTR: 03/04/07 →

Northam kickoff schedule

As previously mentioned, Ralph Northam will be kicking off his campaign for the 6th Senate district next Tuesday, March 6. Today, the campaign released the schedule of the press conferences: 8:30am Onancock, Mallard's on the Wharf, 2 Market St. 10:30am Eastville, Old Courthouse, 16404 Courthouse Rd. 12:30pm Norfolk, Fishing Pier in Oceanview, Corner of 4 … Continue reading Northam kickoff schedule →

NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property

The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will spend about $680,000 in legal fees for its failed attempt to condemn a property. The city had tried to obtain the property for $560,000 when the owner said the property and the business it was located on was worth $3 million. … Continue reading NRHA: $680K legal bills for $560K property →