Marion Jones, the Olympic champion, has admitted to doping and returned the five medals she won in the 2000 Olympics. Local track star, LaTasha Colander-Clark of Portsmouth, was a team member of Jones' on the 4x400 relay which won the gold medal. The US Olympic Committee is calling for the return of the medals from … Continue reading Opinion, please: should she return her gold medal?
Month: October 2007
Stuff to do today
This afternoon, the Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Feast kicks off at 4:30pm at Town Point Park. The event draws people from all over Hampton Roads and has become quite the political event. Tickets are $40 at the gate. At 7pm, the ODU Student Government Associatio, the ODU College Democrats and the ODU College Republicans … Continue reading Stuff to do today
Candidates forum tonight
Candidates Forum Delegate Paula Miller Ralph Northam for State Senate Combined Bayview Civic League Cottage Line Civic League Ocean View Civic League East Ocean View Civic League Pinewell Civic League Wednesday, October 10th 7 PM Bayview Rec. Center at Bayview Elementary School 8613 Willow Terrace (Off East Bayview Boulevard) Everyone is invited! Come out and … Continue reading Candidates forum tonight
Lambert coming to town for Quayle
The Shad Plank, the blog of The Daily Press, reported yesterday that former Richmond Senator Benny Lambert is the special guest at a picnic for Sen. Fred Quayle this weekend in Portsmouth. The former Senator, if you recall, backed George Allen last fall and was defeated earlier this year in a Democratic primary by Del. … Continue reading Lambert coming to town for Quayle
Last day to register
If you haven't registered to vote - or you know someone who hasn't - today is their last chance to register and be eligible to vote in the November 6 elections. Let your voice be heard! Get registered today!
Virginia Leaders contest
Brian Moran's PAC, Leadership for Virginia's Future, is holding a contest. The top two vote getters will receive a contribution of $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. Head on over and cast your vote.
Live blog with Brian Moran
The Shad Plank, the blog of The Daily Press, is hosting a live blog with Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran at 9:30am Tuesday morning. Head on over and leave your questions.
OTR: Bouchard v Stolle
Sunday's On the Record with host Joel Rubin featured a brief debate between the candidates for the open seat in the 83rd House district, Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle. (If you missed it, you can view it online here.) The candidates were given a minute or two to address why the voters should … Continue reading OTR: Bouchard v Stolle
He got game
Mark Warner, that is 🙂 The former governor and next Senator played Sunday afternoon in a basketball game that pitted the Virginia Beach Firefighters, sporting yellow t-shirts, against the Virginia Beach Police Department, wearing - what else? - blue ones. The Police team was coached by Survivor star, Virginia Beach's own Rudy Boesch. Demonstrating his … Continue reading He got game
Norfolk NAACP 50th Annual Banquet
The Norfolk Branch of the NAACP held its 50th Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday evening. The event was held at The Murray Center, a fine facility adjacent to First Baptist Church, Bute Street. This is the major event of the Norfolk Branch, drawing attendees from throughout the region. I arrived around … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP 50th Annual Banquet
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