Category: Local

Is this freedom of speech?

The creator of a video game about the Virginia Tech shootings thinks so: A man from Australia has created an online video game based on last month's Virginia Tech shootings, and he says he will pull the game from the Internet for $2,000. [...] The paper quotes [game creator Ryan] Lambourn as saying: "It's staying … Continue reading Is this freedom of speech? →

DNC announces debate schedule

The Democratic National Committee today announced the dates, sponsors and locations for six sanctioned debates: DNC SANCTIONED DEBATES: July 23, 2007: YouTube/Google and CNN* in Charleston, SC August 19, 2007: ABC in Des Moines, IA September 26, 2007: NBC News/MSNBC** in Hanover, NH October 30, 2007: NBC News/MSNBC** in Philadelphia, PA November 15, 2007: CNN* … Continue reading DNC announces debate schedule →

Carter: “Revisit ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'”

Former president Jimmy Carter has called on lawmakers to revisit the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the nation's military. Carter made the statement to the Servicemember's Legal Defense Network. Carter wrote: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is the only law in America today that regulates a group of citizens then prohibits them from identifying themselves … Continue reading Carter: “Revisit ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'” →

Two stand out: Richardson & Huckabee

At least according to Marc Hansen of the DesMoines Register: ...this column's vote for the most intriguing Republican candidate nobody's heard of goes to ... Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas. [...] Huckabee is a crazy hybrid candidate. He has this oddball theory on taxes, which happens to coincide with the thinking of most Americans. … Continue reading Two stand out: Richardson & Huckabee →

MLK Jr daughter dies

The eldest child of renown civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. collapsed and died late Tuesday, according to this AP story. Yolanda King was just 51. "She was an actress, author, producer, advocate for peace and nonviolence, who was known and loved for her motivational and inspirational contributions to society," the King family said … Continue reading MLK Jr daughter dies →

York County says no to regional authority

Via the Virginian Pilot: The York County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to reject the proposed Hampton Roads Transportation Authority, making it the first in the region to say no to the new body. Four localities of the 12 have already approved the regional authority (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg). The others … Continue reading York County says no to regional authority →

Students have to retake SOLs due to glitch

I'm not sure whether SOLs are a good thing or a bad thing. Regardless, they are here and I understand an awful lot of time goes into preparing the students to take these tests. I would imagine that the students just want to get these tests over and done with. As much of a computer … Continue reading Students have to retake SOLs due to glitch →

Local banker to be nominated for Fed post

Betsy Duke, the former bank teller who became president of local community bank, will be nominated by President Bush for a seat on the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors. When confirmed by the Senate, Duke will be the only woman on the board, although not the first. But there have been plenty of "firsts" … Continue reading Local banker to be nominated for Fed post →

City manager takes leave to be with ill husband

According to the Virginian Pilot, Norfolk city manager Regina Williams has taken a temporary leave of absence to be with her husband, Drew, while he seeks treatment at John Hopkins University Hospital. I last saw Drew at Senator Yvonne Miller's golf tournament last fall. I used to see him a lot, when both of us … Continue reading City manager takes leave to be with ill husband →