Stolle for…

... sheriff. Or maybe Congress. State Sen. Ken Stolle said Wednesday that he might run for Virginia Beach sheriff if incumbent Paul Lanteigne does not seek re-election this year. [...] Stolle, 54, said he also has been urged to run for Congress next year against Democrat Glenn Nye, the newly elected 2nd District incumbent. The … Continue reading Stolle for… →

American Idol 03/04/09: Three more finalists

There were some good and not so good performances Tuesday night. Three of them were chosen, based on public votes, to compete in the top 12. First chosen was Lil Rounds, the R&B singer who closed the show last night. It will be interesting to see how she performs in the competition. The seond choice … Continue reading American Idol 03/04/09: Three more finalists →

American Idol 03/03/09: The last 12

Tonight, the last group of 12 contestants performed. From this group, viewers will choose three more finalists, to be announced tomorrow night. First up was Von Smith. He has a pleasant enough voice but there is aomething missing that I can't put my finger on. Maybe it's the "show tunes" kind of presentation. Seventeen year … Continue reading American Idol 03/03/09: The last 12 →

Moran news

Brian Moran is on the radio in Hampton Roads. Here is the new ad. (If the player isn't showing, you can listen here.) And Kenton takes a look at the latest poll data.

Judges (again)

The Pitchfork Rebellion is, according to this Washington Post article, a nonpartisan group critical of the judicial selection process in Virginia. Truth be told, it's hard not to be critical. Virginia is one of only two states, along with South Carolina, that empower their state legislatures to pick state judges, a process primarily conducted behind … Continue reading Judges (again) →

Another council conflict?

The headline on today's Virginian Pilot blares yet another misstep by a member of Norfolk City Council. In this case, the offender is my superward representative, Barclay Winn. Winn, owner of Winn Nursery, received a subcontract to do landscaping at Town Point Park. Since the contract was not with the City, Winn did not ask … Continue reading Another council conflict? →

The Pulpit Speaks: February 22, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Continuing our general theme, “Greatest Questions in the Bible,” this week our concern is found in Genesis 4:9 - “Where is Abel, thy brother?” This question takes on new importance today because in … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 22, 1958 →

Mike Signer’s Coffee Break 2/25/09

I had a chance to chat with LG candidate Mike Signer earlier this week and hope to have some time over the weekend to write up my thoughts. In the meantime, the candidate is embracing the use of technology to put out short videos each week on various topics. This is his latest Coffee Break.

What Matters February editorial roundtable

The monthly editorial roundtable for What Matters TV will air tonight at 8:30pm on WHRO. Joining host Cathy Lewis in the studio will be Don Luzzatto of the Virginian Pilot, Brian Kirwin of Bearing Drift, and yours truly. The Daily Press' Kimball Payne will provide commentary via satellite from Richmond. The show will be available … Continue reading What Matters February editorial roundtable →

Newport News sheriff to run as a Democrat

Word has come that Newport News Sheriff Gabriel Morgan has joined the Newport News City Democratic Committee and will run as a Democrat. Morgan was first elected in 2005 as a Republican but resigned from the party last year. No word yet on whether there will be any other candidates for this position.