Close Virginia governor polls set Democratic nerves on edge - Politico

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Close Virginia governor polls set Democratic nerves on edge Politico Democrat Ralph Northam is leading most polls of the Virginia governor's race. He has millions more to spend in the closing weeks of the race than Ed Gillespie, the Republican nominee. And he's aired more television ads than Gillespie over the last month. The Virginia Governor's Race Is a High-Stakes Test for TrumpThe Nation. 'Reeks of subtle racism': Black Democrat omitted from campaign fliers in VirginiaWashington Post Fox News Poll: Democrat Northam has seven-point edge over Republican Gillespie in Virginia gubernatorial raceFox News National Review -CBS News -Washington Examiner -Monmouth University all 163 news articles »

10/19/2017 08:13 AM

Virginia versus Boston College — a breakdown - University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

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Virginia versus Boston College — a breakdown University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily The Virginia football team has a shot at earning a bowl berth this weekend as they get set to take on Boston College. With it being a home game during Homecomings weekend, there is certainly plenty of excitement surrounding the team. Only a year after ... Virginia's trio of captains sparking Cavaliers' turnaroundBluefield Daily Telegraph all 8 news articles »

10/19/2017 02:41 PM

Report: Black, disabled students suspended more in Virginia - WSET

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Report: Black, disabled students suspended more in Virginia WSET The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the Legal Aid Justice Center released its report on exclusionary discipline in Virginia's public schools on Tuesday. The report found that black students were suspended around four times as much as Hispanic and white ...

10/19/2017 07:39 PM

Obama campaigning in Virginia, New Jersey, as he returns to political life - Chicago Tribune

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Obama campaigning in Virginia, New Jersey, as he returns to political life Chicago Tribune Former President Barack Obama is stepping back into the political spotlight for the first time since leaving the White House, publicly stumping for Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Virginia and New Jersey in preparation for this fall's elections ... Obama to Campaign in NJ, Virginia Governor RacesU.S. News & World Report all 16 news articles »

10/19/2017 07:25 AM

Hang time from Down Under: Virginia Tech, UNC both using punters from Australia - Roanoke Times

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Hang time from Down Under: Virginia Tech, UNC both using punters from Australia Roanoke Times He'll keep tabs on the Virginia Tech-North Carolina game across the continent if he can. What's the connection? Australian products of the Prokick Australia Academy may perform in each game. Chapman co-founded the academy in 2006 and has placed ...

10/19/2017 08:57 AM

Virginia 'Virg' D. Lahti - Mesabi Daily News

Virginia 'Virg' D. Lahti Mesabi Daily News She is survived by her daughters Cindy (Pat) Rogers of Virginia, Cathy (John) Battaglia of White Bear Lake, MN, brother Steven (Deb) Isaacson of Hibbing. Grandchildren Katie Rogers, Patrick (Jenna) Battaglia, Sarah (Jeff) Urick. Great-grandchildren ... and more »

10/19/2017 11:56 AM

Richmond has spent $16000 cleaning monuments in last two years - Richmond.com

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Richmond has spent $16000 cleaning monuments in last two years Richmond.com Asked whether police would monitor the monuments more closely, James Mercante, a spokesman for the Richmond Police Department, said the department's brass “prefer not to discuss possible changes in patrols or strategies” it is implementing in the wake ... Virginia Confederate statue vandalized on successive nightsWSET all 17 news articles »

10/19/2017 06:58 AM

Virginia Democrat Could Make History As First Transgender State Lawmaker - NPR

Virginia Democrat Could Make History As First Transgender State Lawmaker NPR If Democrat Danica Roem wins her state house race in northern Virginia, she'll be the first transgender lawmaker in the state. She's running against a longtime Republican known for his opposition to LGBT rights. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Lawmakers ... and more »

10/19/2017 05:42 AM

North Carolina's pace could test No. 14 Virginia Tech's defensive line - Richmond.com

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North Carolina's pace could test No. 14 Virginia Tech's defensive line Richmond.com By MIKE BARBER Richmond Times-Dispatch ... As a 340-plus pound freshman, Settle struggled keeping up with defensive-line teammate Ricky Walker during conditioning runs the summer before his first year at Virginia Tech. Now, two years later, Settle has ... UNC-Virginia Tech: Matchup to WatchScout (blog) Game Details for Fans - No. 14 Virginia Tech vs. North CarolinaVT hokiesports.com all 94 news articles »

10/19/2017 01:26 AM

Duke, Virginia and VCU among Armando Bacot's final 10 schools - Richmond.com

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Duke, Virginia and VCU among Armando Bacot's final 10 schools Richmond.com Trinity Episcopal junior Armando Bacot has accumulated more than 40 scholarship offers to play college basketball. On Wednesday, he whittled down his list to a top 10: Duke, North Carolina, Kansas, Virginia Tech, Virginia, VCU, Villanova, UCLA ... and more »

10/19/2017 10:06 AM

What Makes The New Virginia Facebook Data Center So Cool? - Community Idea Stations

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What Makes The New Virginia Facebook Data Center So Cool? Community Idea Stations We Virginians just got the notification that Facebook will be opening a new data center here. The new 970,000-square-foot facility “friend requested” a spot in eastern Henrico County, just outside of the City of Richmond. Data centers generally house ...

10/18/2017 11:01 PM

Portland hotel sold to Virginia investment trust - Press Herald

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Portland hotel sold to Virginia investment trust Press Herald The Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Waterfront hotel has been sold to a large real estate investment trust based in Virginia for an undisclosed sum. The buyer, Richmond-based Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., is a publicly traded company that owns and ... and more »

10/19/2017 05:58 AM

'Pearls' of wisdom about Virginia oysters - wtvr.com

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'Pearls' of wisdom about Virginia oysters wtvr.com RICHMOND, Va. – Todd Janeski of VCU's Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program is with us to chat about the 3rd Annual 'Shell Raisers Shindig' taking place Sunday, October 22nd from 2pm to 5pm at Libbie Mill-Midtown. To get our tastebuds going, we ...

10/19/2017 02:08 AM