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 →

You’re invited!

Senator Yvonne B. Miller • Senator L. Louise Lucas Delegate Kenneth C. Alexander • Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr. Delegate Johnny S. Joannou • Delegate Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. Delegate Kenneth R. Melvin • Delegate Paula J. Miller Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. Invite you to the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash Sponsored by Vivian J. … Continue reading You’re invited! →

BREAKING: Falwell dies

Via Yahoo News: LYNCHBURG, Va. - The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority and built the religious right into a political force, died Tuesday shortly after being found unconscious in his office at Liberty University, a school executive said. He was 73. UPDATE: Statement of the governor: Reverend Falwell’s death will be deeply … Continue reading BREAKING: Falwell dies →

Falwell found unconscious, condition grave

The Daily Press is reporting that Jerry Falwell was found unconscious this morning and is now in "gravely serious" condition. Ron Godwin, the executive vice president of Falwell's Liberty University, said Falwell was found unresponsive around 10:45 a.m. and taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. Falwell, 73, is a fundamentalist pastor and the founder of both … Continue reading Falwell found unconscious, condition grave →

Congrats, Ralph Northam!

The Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics announced today that Ralph Northam is the winner of its 2007 Virginia Child Advocate award for his outstanding contributions to children in Hampton Roads and his work for all children in the Commonwealth. The letter announcing this was signed by Colleen Kraft, president of the Academy. … Continue reading Congrats, Ralph Northam! →

Mamie Locke website

This has got to be one of the best designed candidate websites I've seen. A little light on the issues, but very pleasing to the eye.

Inside baseball never goes out of season

The official baseball season has started for another year. But the political game of inside baseball is year round, never taking a break. The general public has no idea this game is being played. Up in Arlington, 24-year Treasurer Frank O'Leary is facing a primary challenge. Not because O'Leary is not doing his job - … Continue reading Inside baseball never goes out of season →