Category: Hampton Roads

OTR 12/21: McAuliffe, Koch

This Sunday's On the Record, the next to last show of the series, will feature a conversation with potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. In the other segment, Host Joel Rubin will be joined by former ODU president, economist Jim Koch. They will discuss the auto bailout and other fiscal issues.  The show will air … Continue reading OTR 12/21: McAuliffe, Koch →

What Matters TV: Year end roundup

The monthly editorial roundtable featuring the Virginian Pilot's Don Luzzatto, the Daily Press' Kimball Payne, Brian Kirwin from Bearing Drift, and yours truly will air Friday evening at 8:30pm and will re-run at 10:30pm on WHRO channel 15. For those who miss it, or for those who are outside of the viewing area, you can … Continue reading What Matters TV: Year end roundup →

Fraim plus Frank, Holley, Oberndorf and Ward

Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim was one of five Hampton Roads mayors to endorse Brian Moran for governor this afternoon. Joining him were Newport News Mayor Joe Frank, Portsmouth Mayor James Holley, Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf and Hampton Mayor Molly Ward. "I know Brian Moran understands the needs of Hampton Roads," Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim … Continue reading Fraim plus Frank, Holley, Oberndorf and Ward →

Fraim to endorse Moran for governor

Wednesday afternoon, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim will announce his support for Brian Moran for governor. The significance of this endorsement isn't lost on me. First, it comes from a man some considered gubernatorial material himself. Recall, if you will, this article from 2006. [Political analyst Larry J.] Sabato, a Norfolk native and director of the … Continue reading Fraim to endorse Moran for governor →

Big Moran endorsement coming

Brian Moran, Democratic candidate for governor, will be announcing some "significant" Hampton Roads endorsements for his candidacy this Wednesday.   Moran, who resigned his seat from the House of Delegates to campaign full-time, is one of three candidates seeking the nomination. The voters will choose the candidate in a June 2009 primary.

Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that a special prosecutor in the Fliergate saga has been named. Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant said Friday he knows who ordered the controversial Election Day fliers that pictured Will Sessoms and Barack Obama and has turned the information over to a special prosecutor. I've been hearing that Bryant was having … Continue reading Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named →

OTR coming to an end

The email that I received Friday from Joel Rubin was one I had expected for a while. WVEC TV is canceling On the Record, the half hour interview program I have hosted and executive produced since 1992. The giveaway for me was the move of the show from 11:30 to noon. It just didn't make … Continue reading OTR coming to an end →

HRBT public hearing Wednesday

A public hearing will be held Wednesday, December 10, at Granby High School to review the ideas for expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel beginning at 6pm. Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council passed a non-binding referendum opposing all of the options in the study. The Daily Press editorial board weighed in on this issue Sunday, … Continue reading HRBT public hearing Wednesday →

Yoder Dairies: The end of an era

When I get up every Monday morning, the first thing I do is go on the porch and grab my milk and eggs from my Yoder Dairies box. This morning, there was another piece of paper in there, announcing the end of an era. Dear Valued Customer It is with heartfelt sorrow to inform you … Continue reading Yoder Dairies: The end of an era →