Can't say I saw this coming. And from the sound of it, neither did most folks. I wrote a bit about a possible EVMS merger - with ODU - a few months back, when Del. Johnny Joannou introduced legislation that would study the possibility. I'll be interested to learn more about this possibility - and … Continue reading EVMS/W&M merger?
Kenneth C. Alexander, who currently represents the 89th district in the House of Delegates, announced today his intention to seek the seat in the 5th Senate District. The seat became vacant with the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller earlier this month. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced earlier today that the special election to fill this … Continue reading Alexander announces for 5th Senate district
According to an article in this morning's paper, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is in need of donations. The summer presents a challenge for the organization: fewer food drives means fewer donations, but with the kids out of school for the summer, the need increases. I'm writing a check today, because the Foodbank can buy … Continue reading Foodbank needs our help
The entire debate between Senate candidates Tim Kaine and George Allen can be viewed, in nine, roughly 7-minute increments, here. It's a shame it wasn't broadcast, but thanks to Virginia Business for getting this up.
Suffolk had some changes to its boroughs as the result of the latest redistricting. Included were changes to the names of the boroughs. The Sleepy Hole Borough was renamed Nansemond, and the Nansemond Borough was renamed Sleepy Hole. Here are the candidates on the ballot this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Mayor … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – Suffolk
The candidates on the ballot in the local elections in Portsmouth this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Included are the two candidates who were initially left off the ballot due to the charter problem. Although the Portsmouth Electoral Board voted to appeal the judge's decision, the two will still be on the … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – Portsmouth
Twelve dead and 50 59 injured. My thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. UPDATES below the fold. Among the dead: aspiring sportscaster Jessica Ghawi, who was tweeting just before the shooting. In her last blog post, she recounts her close brush with an earlier shooting in a mall food court. UPDATE 3pm: … Continue reading Tragedy in CO
The proof But the video deceptively edits Obama’s remarks to seamlessly link up two different parts of the speech, removing a chunk in order to make Obama’s remarks seem far worse than they are. Here is how Obama’s speech — which you hear in the background while pictures of the man driving flash on the … Continue reading R’s edit Obama’s speech
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. The column was the result of my search for a list of local candidates, because I know how difficult it's going to be for them to be heard this fall. Surprising to me was my inability to locate a list - save for this article. So I'll … Continue reading ICYMI: Oh, there are local elections, too?
The candidates on the ballot in the local elections in Virginia Beach this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Mayor Will Sessoms* Walter "Wally" Erb George Furman III (withdrew) Richard Kowalewitch City council - At Large Rosemary Wilson* Angela Brandal Kenny Golden City council - Centerville Bob Dyer* City Council - Kempsville William … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – VB
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