The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the Norfolk Ford plant will be closing the last week of June. The plant, which employed about 2,400 workers when its closing was announced last April, now has about 1,100 employees.
Day: March 16, 2007
Consistency: voter file access and redistricting
Back in 2005, the Democratic Caucus of the House of Delegates asked the Democratic Party of Virginia to not share its voter file with anyone challenging an incumbent. At the time, it only affected two people: Don McEachin and Keela Boose. McEachin, a former delegate looking to reclaim his seat, won his primary and Keela … Continue reading Consistency: voter file access and redistricting
Make a joyful noise…NOT!
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing. - Psalm 100 Ever since Holy Temple Ministries decided to build a church on Great Bridge Blvd. in Chesapeake, there have been problems. First, the community tried to keep the church from being built. … Continue reading Make a joyful noise…NOT!
How in the heck?
From the Virginian-Pilot: A woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently taking welfare benefits for 15 years. This week, a judge ordered Carrie Bailey, 51, to repay $245,058 and prohibited her from getting public assistance again. It's the county's largest welfare scam in terms of money ordered to be repaid, said … Continue reading How in the heck?
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