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Stanley celebrates victory in 19th district senate race
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA Franklin County lawyer has won the special election for an open senate seat in the Virginia General Assembly. Republican Bill Stanley won the 19th district senate race Tuesday with 62 percent of the vote, beating Democrat Hank Davis who won 38...Tags: Justice System, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Robert Hurt
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Habeeb wins 8th district race
Republican Greb Habeeb has won the Virginia House of Delegates 8th District race over Democrat Ginger Mumpower.
Habeeb won 64 percent of the vote.
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2011 session of the Virginia General Assembly opens in Richmond
ReporterVirginia lawmakers have returned to the State Capitol for the 2011 session of the General Assembly. Both the House of Delegates and the State Senate convened at noon Wednesday, with two new members from western Virginia taking their seats. Senator Bill...Tags: Career and Workplace, Elections, Retirement, Politics, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Fort Monroe Authority backs National Park
HAMPTON — The Fort Monroe Authority has backed the creation of a national park at the historic landmark that would have a larger footprint than recommended by the National Park Service last year.
But significant parts of Fort Monroe would not be...Tags: Animals, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Washington (U.S. state), Travel
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Katie Couric visits Central Virginia to dedicate cancer center named for her late sister
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThere's a new place to get cancer treatment in Virginia, and it carries a famous name. The Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center is the latest addition to the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. The facility is named after former state...Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Cancer, Emily Couric, Celebrities and Health Issues, Healthcare Provider
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Virginia Tech professor and Civil War scholar Bud Robertson to retire from teaching
ReporterAfter more than 40 years in the classroom, Virginia Tech Professor and Civil War scholar Bud Robertson will retire from teaching June first. Robertson was recognized Friday on the floor of the House of Delegates. He has written or edited more than 20...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Science and Technology, Sociology, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Science
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Virginia Assn. of Police Chiefs weigh in on failed texting ban
ReporterYou still won't be issued a ticket just for texting while driving. A senate bill (SB 1042) didn't make it past the Virginia House of Delegates. Most people will tell you: they know texting while driving isn't safe. Local police wouldn't comment, but the...Tags: Judges, Justice System, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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General Assembly honors Henrietta Lacks
ReporterShe died almost 60 years ago, but her cells lived on, fostering medical breakthroughs and saving lives. On Tuesday, Henrietta Lacks was honored by the Virginia General Assembly. Two of her sons and two granddaughters stood in the gallery of the House...Tags: Cancer, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Crime, Law and Justice, Halifax County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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UPDATED: Virginia General Assembly adjourns after lawmakers approve state budget
ReporterIt took them an extra 24 hours, but state lawmakers approved amendments to the two-year, 80-billion dollar budget Sunday night. They also delivered a surprising conclusion to the 2011 regular session of the General Assembly. After days of delay and...Tags: Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Politics, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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UPDATED: Botetourt Co. Delegate Bill Cleaveland says he will not run for reelection
ReporterHouse Speaker Bill Howell on Del. Bill Cleaveland's decision not to seek reelection: ++++++++++++++++++++ || Statement of Speaker William J. Howell RICHMOND, VA - Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) today commented on...Tags: Government, Safety of Citizens, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Elections, Health and Safety at Work
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UPDATED: Appomattox Delegate Watkins Abbitt will not seek reelection
Governor Bob McDonnell on Delegate Watkins Abbitt's decision not to run for re-election:
“Watt Abbitt has dedicated his life to public service, following in the footsteps of his father who served in the U.S. House of Representatives. For over 25...Tags: High Bridge, Parties and Movements, Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology, Crime, Law and Justice
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Local high school student gets recognition for non-smoking campaign
Everyday it's estimated one thousand kids become regular smokers.
But Lydia Pickrell is trying to break the habit.
The Blacksburg High School junior was recognized at a gala in Washington DC Wednesday night for her influence.
As part of a group...Tags: Physical Conditions, Patrick Kelly, Washington, DC, Blacksburg, Education
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