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  • Sen. Jones seeking nomination following redistricting Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:21PMMT. VERNON — Sen. John O. Jones (R-Mt. Vernon) will be running for the Republican nomination for the new 58th Senate District.
  • NeSmith: Double-talk is funny political tradition Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:54PMWhen it comes to double-talk, Arnold Schwarzenegger , John Edwards and Anthony Weiner are amateurs compared to the late Noah S. "Soggy" Sweat Jr. The former Mississippi legislator, lawyer and judge would have been a "star" on broadcast talk shows and the Internet, but he died before those media venues were born.
  • Another Republican to challenge a veteran Democrat in the State Senate Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:59PMCharlottesville Attorney T. J. Aldous will challenge Bath Co. Senator Creigh Deeds T. J. Aldous is the latest Republican to challenge a longtime Democratic incumbent in the State Senate. Aldous hopes to replace Bath County Senator Creigh Deeds. A Charlottesville Attorney, Aldous made the announcement Tuesday at news conferences in Buena Vista and Charlottesville.
  • Santorum: Gay Unions “Cheapen” Marriage Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:16PMRepublican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum returned to a familiar theme in a Monday appearance in Iowa, saying extension of marriage rights to same-sex couples undermines marriage as an institution — and religious faith as well.
  • Good Morning! Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:35AMGood morning, it’s Tuesday June 28 and there’s nothing in the forecast except more hot weather. It’s the 60th anniversary of the premiere of the first network TV series to feature an all-black cast. Do you know what it was?
  • A very special walk about town Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 4:55PMJeff Pauk portrays surveyor Benaiah Robinson for Trinity Lutheran second graders using early surveying gear.
  • Jeff Gralnick, Power at 3 TV Networks, Dies at 72 Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:40PMMr. Gralnick was an executive producer for the evening news shows at CBS and ABC and helped revamp NBC’s “Nightly News” in the mid-1990s.
  • Budget proposals could cost area Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 2:30AMMONMOUTH — A change in tax distribution could cost the City of Monmouth more than $200,000. Most local governments, including Warren County, could also feel the pinch.
  • The fascination with failed celeb marriages Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 6:19AM"Honey, you weigh as much as my average golf score." If I was married to a professional golfer named Phil Mickelson or Stephen Ames that would be an OK compliment from my husband.
  • Once Upon a Time in Moberly for May 6-8, 2011 Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 7:26PMSunday, May 7, 2006 •A traditional Korean drum group performed for onlookers at the Moberly Area Community College Spring Fling. Students were treated to a picnic lunch and an array of activities. Additionally the Multi-Cultural Student Club hosted an International Fair that featured an exhibit of food, clothing and other items from countries around the world. Spring Flings are held annually at ...
  • Dedication ceremony for Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery to be held May 6 Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 9:16PMRICHMOND - The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will hold the dedication ceremony for the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the cemetery, located at 5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, V
  • WRC Launches Support Group for GBQ Men Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 9:35AMBy: Anna Patrick ...
  • Bob Duncan and his three losing - but history-making - U.S. Senate races Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 7:06PMRobert Duncan, who died Friday at the age of 90, lost three races for the U.S. Senate that had a deep impact on Oregon history.
  • Pope John Paul II stamps limited edition to be issued by PhilPost Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 12:34PMManila, Philippines – A limited edition of Pope John Paul II stamps will be released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) this coming May. Pope John Paul II Image Credit: Getty Images According to ABS-CBN on Saturday, April 30, 2011, PhilPost will feature the life of Pope John Paul II on the upcoming Papal stamps. [...]
  • Media outlets urge access in John Edwards sex tape case Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 4:44AMA North Carolina judge will hear from attorneys for media companies that want broader disclosure in a lawsuit over a sex tape described as involving former presidential candidate John Edwards.
  • Delaney eyes career finale as NBA ref Friday, April 22, 2011 @ 4:09AMDon’t mention the “R” word around Bob Delaney, but the Lakewood Ranch resident will be hanging up his whistle after the playoffs following 25 years as an NBA referee.
  • Obama starts 2012 campaign before potential rivals Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 2:25PMPresident Obamaformally launched his reelection campaign Monday morning — illustrating his eagerness to start raising money for a race that could prove difficult but exposing himself to criticism for focusing on politics despite pressing crises at home and abroad.
  • Obama set to start 2012 reelection campaign Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 12:00AMPresident Obama is set to formally begin his reelection campaign, illustrating an eagerness to start raising money for a race that could prove more difficult than the one in 2008 but potentially opening him up to criticism for focusing on politics amid crises at home and abroad.
  • Obama reelection team looks familiar Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 10:55PMPresident Obama announced his reelection bid Monday, filing paperwork with the Federal Election Commission that will allow him to raise money for the effort.
  • State budget includes some additional funding for programs in western Virginia Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 2:42AMPassenger rail connector, physical therapy doctoral program to benefit A tight state budget left little for lawmakers to spend on new programs, but amendments approved by the General Assembly on Sunday do include some additional funding for central and western Virginia.
  • County by county news for wednesday, March 2 Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 9:05PMCounty by county news for wednesday, March 2
  • County Dems to hold 23rd annual crab feed Friday night Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 8:04PMSANTA ROSA — The Sonoma County Democratic Party’s central committee holds its 23rd annual Crab Feed fundraiser Friday, Feb. 25, at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.
  • John Edwards Took Advantage of 100-Year-Old Woman Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 1:10AMJOHN Edwards likes ‘em old. The disgraced politician took advantage of a wealthy 100-year-old supporter to cover up the fact that he had an out-of-wedlock baby with his mistress, according to a new report. Interior decorator Bryan Huffman — a key witness in the federal grand jury investigation of Edwards’ presidential campaign — told American tabloid the [...]
  • Fort Hill preserves era marked by tension of coming war Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 3:33AMHistoric home of John C. Calhoun weathered Civil War
  • New study: Texas delegation most conservative in the country Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 12:28PMTexas has the most conservative congressional delegation in the country with Sen. John Cornyn and Reps. Randy Neugebauer and Sam Johnson ranking most conservative among their colleagues, according to a report released by the National Journal. Senate photoSen. John Cornyn...
  • TV highlights Feb. 26-27, 2011: Independent Spirit Awards, Oscars Saturday, February 26, 2011 @ 5:00AMSaturday night, Jason Connery - son of Sean - directs "Area 51" (Syfy at 9), an original movie in which the Air Force reluctantly allows reporters to access the most secretive base on the planet, but mayhem erupts when an alien tries to escape.
  • Senate committee approves bill to allow Roanoke schools to start before Labor Day Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 3:29PMThe measure now heads to the full Senate for a vote A measure to allow Roanoke City schools to begin classes before Labor Day passed a Senate committee Thursday morning. The Senate Education and Health Committee approved the bill on a 10 to 5 vote.
  • Deutsche Boerse-NYSE, Dodd-Frank, Credit Cards: Compliance Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 5:44AMDeutsche Boerse AG will likely face an in-depth review by European Union antitrust regulators of its $9.53 billion bid for NYSE Euronext , a deal that would create the largest owner of equities and derivatives markets, lawyers said.
  • Virginia Senate votes down immigration measures Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 4:23AMRICHMOND — A Senate subcommittee rejected 10 illegal immigration–related bills late Wednesday to the cheers of the many Hispanic Virginians who filled the hearing room.
  • John Edwards Indictment Could Come Within Days: NBC News Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 8:56PMA week after John Edwards was called to testify on a sex tape supposedly depicting him involved in a sexual act with former campaign videographer and mistress Rielle Hunter, a report has surfaced claiming that prosecutors may soon press charges against the former presidential candidate for allegedly violating election laws through his relationship with Hunter.
  • Sarah Palin und der Schuss auf die Abgeordnete Gabrielle Giffords Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 6:18PM(8.1.2011) Die aggressive Kampagne für Sarah Palin, bei der Demokraten ins Fadenkreuz genommen wurden, hat nun auf schreckliche Weise Früchte getragen.
  • The American Debate: GOP cutting Obama slack over Egypt Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 9:05AMHey, check out some of the nice things that people have said lately about Barack Obama: "The president, I think, is handling this [Egypt] situation well, under the most difficult kind of circumstances."
  • Judge wants Edwards sex tape deposition private Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 12:50AMHILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge overseeing the legal battle over a purported sex tape involving John Edwards is demanding that any deposition of the two-time presidential candidate be kept private.
  • John Edwards Deposed in Civil Suit Saturday, February 12, 2011 @ 12:42AMJohn Edwards is talking again about his affair with Rielle Hunter -- but this time he was under oath. Edwards was deposed earlier this week in Chapel Hill, N.C., in connection with a civil lawsuit Rielle Hunter brought against former Edwards aide Andrew Young over a sex tape allegedly depicting Hunter and Edwards
  • 33 line up to replace Jackson Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 7:02PMCoos County commissioners and a selection committee of seven are poring over 33 applications today for the vacant seat on the Board of Commissioners, with the goal of choosing five to interview next w
  • Political sex scandals are old ritual, but with new rules Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 6:07AMWASHINGTON — In going from revelation to resignation in just under 3 1/2 hours, Rep. Chris Lee, R-N.Y., might have set a new indoor speed record for the life cycle of a Washington sex scandal.
  • Groups rally for, against gay marriage Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 9:11AMSame-sex marriage supporters packed the State House yesterday at a Marriage Equality Rhode Island rally. ...
  • Meet African-American Disney Imagineer Michael Davie Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 3:07AM*As part of the media invitees who got the opportunity to attend the Disney Dream Christening Celebration and Inaugural Cruise, I must say it was an added surprise to meet a key component person directly involved in the creation of Disney Dream!! I can’t begin to tell you how amazing it was and what a [...]
  • School districts in Meigs, Gallia out of calamity days Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 9:11PMUNDATED — Someone is seriously doing their snow dance in Meigs and Gallia counties. The Eastern Local, Gallia County Local, Gallipolis City, Meigs Local and Southern Local school districts have al...
  • Sharpton Announces Superstars and Leading Officials to Headline NAN’s 20th Anniv. and Nat’l Convention Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 4:37PM*(New York, NY)- Today, during National Action Network’s Saturday action rally before scores of supporters and live on the radio, Rev. Al Sharpton announced that he will mark the 20th anniversary of National Action Network in Manhattan April 6-9. A star-studded dinner honoring Muhammad Ali, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Samuel and Latanya R. Jackson and others [...]
  • EUR Special Report: Good Health News: 1/4 of Blacks Have a Genetic Protection from Heart Disease Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 6:22PM*Scientists, led by a team from Johns Hopkins University, have discovered that roughly one-fourth of American Blacks have a single alteration in their genetic code which protects them from developing coronary artery disease – the leading cause of death for Americans of all races. The researchers found that having at least one so-called “guanine nucleotide” [...]
  • Political Hall of Fame inductees include two from Cenla Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 10:20AMTwo inductees this year to the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame have Central Louisiana ties -- state Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball and former Commissioner of Insurance Jim Brown.
  • Oneida Indian Nation reservation map to be revised Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 3:56AMSenator Chuck Schumer announced Thursday the Census Bureau has agreed to amend its map of the Oneida Indian Nation reservation.
  • Farmers Insurance® Celebrates Grand Opening of New Oklahoma City HelpPoint and Data Center Facility Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 6:15PMFarmers Insurance Chief Executive Officer Robert Woudstra will welcome dignitaries, Farmers agents, executives, employees, business owners, and the public at the "Grand Opening" of the Farmers Insurance new HelpPoint Claims and Data Center facility on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
  • Brief History of the Founder of Black History Month: Carter G. Woodson Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 11:57AM*Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) was an African-American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African He was one of the first scholars to value and study Black History. He was a founder of the Journal of Negro History. Dr. Woodson is known as [...]
  • Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Why President Obama Continually Hails President Reagan Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 10:42AM*The shock waves from liberal and moderate Democrats not to mention then Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s two rivals Hillary Clinton and John Edwards were palpable in January, 2008. Obama had committed political heresy when he heaped mild praise on former President Ronald Reagan in an interview with the editorial board of the Reno Gazette-Journal. [...]
  • 5 questions about the Democratic Convention Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 6:49AM1. When exactly are the Democrats coming to Charlotte?
  • A Day in the Life: State Sen. Ruth Teichman Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 9:32PMA resident of rural Stafford and a Republican, Teichman is senator for the 33rd District in Kansas. She serves on several committees and is chair of Financial Institutions and Insurance.
  • Council weighs ideas for eroded Water Street sidewalk Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 5:10AM1/29/11 — First Warden Kim Gaffett proposed a two part planning process for the swath of town-owned waterfront property on Old Harbor at a Friday afternoon Town Council meeting. Known by their la...
  • Judge wants Edwards sex tape deposition private Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 7:26AMHILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge overseeing the legal battle over a purported sex tape involving John Edwards is demanding that any deposition of the two-time presidential candidate be kept private.