Norfolk police officer Stanley Reaves was shot to death in October 2005. His killer, Thomas Porter, fled the area but was captured in NY and returned here for trial. Due to the pre-trial publicity, the trial was moved to Arlington. There, Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney Jack Doyle presented his case while Norfolk Capital Defender Joe Migliozzi … Continue reading Officer’s killer to get death penalty
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Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Just a reminder that tonight's the night for Drinking Liberally. The gathering is from 5pm-7pm at the New Belmont in Ghent, corner of 21st St. and Colonial Ave. You don't have to live in Norfolk to come. Nor do you have to drink. It's just a fun get together of folks. Hope to see you … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Conversation starter: Pace on gays
This comment was posted by anonymous and I feel it deserves a wider read: I’m not sure whether I’m gladdened or saddened by the lack of coverage that this has gotten in the daily papers up this way. The media focus is on Gonzales this morning, and that’s great. It’s refreshing to see an administration … Continue reading Conversation starter: Pace on gays
Henry Light announces for the 79th
Today, attorney Henry Light announced his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the 79th district seat in the House of Delegates. The entire announcement can be viewed on Raising Kaine. Light's website can be found here. Light is challenging long-time Delegate Johnny Joannou in the June 12th primary. Joannou, a former state senator, has represented … Continue reading Henry Light announces for the 79th
Northam Reception March 24
Dr. Ralph S. Northam cordially invites you to attend a reception celebrating the kickoff of his State Senate campaign at the Bay Front Club in East Beach in Norfolk at 6pm on Saturday, March 24th. The 6th Senate District is comprised of the Eastern Shore, portions of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and Mathews County. Being … Continue reading Northam Reception March 24
Bob MacIver campaign kickoff Sunday
In case you have trouble reading the picture, here are the details: What: Bob MacIver campaign kickoff When: Sunday, March 18, 2007, 5pm - 8pm Where: The home of Constance and Surendera Kumar, 3504 Holly Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 RSVP: RSVP@BobMacIver.com
“It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.”
The above is a quote from Mark Twain which appears on my Favorite Quotes page. It sums up quite nicely my opinion of the remarks made by Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Peter Pace on homosexuality. Jeff Huber, himself a retired US Navy Commander, opines on the subject in his piece entitled Peter Pace's Pickled … Continue reading “It is better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.”
And the fleecing continues
Norfolk's council is going to make me to do a series on the fleecing of its taxpayers. The latest is the production of three "Broadway at the Chrysler" shows. This little venture will only cost us $600,000. I wonder what Richmond is going to do? After all, Ward Smythe alerted us that the they were … Continue reading And the fleecing continues
Another moderate retires
As NLS reported earlier today, Sen. John Chichester has announced his retirement. This comes on the heels of the earlier announcement of fellow moderate Republican Senator Russ Potts. Also choosing to step aside is Sen. Del. Vince Callahan. There is something to be said for people who garner the respect of members on both sides … Continue reading Another moderate retires
What if they held an election & nobody came to vote?
Bob Gibson of the Charlottesville Daily Progress points to the effect of redistricting on the races around the area. What if they put a lot of elections on the Nov. 6 ballot and few candidates came? Voter turnout, election coverage and incumbent worries would flag, suffer and diminish. As of today, it appears that most … Continue reading What if they held an election & nobody came to vote?
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