In Virginia, Romney blames Obama for potential defense cuts
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia (Reuters) - U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, lagging behind in polls, squared off against rival President Barack Obama on Thursday over potential defense cuts that could kick in early next year.www.reuters.com
Buoyant Obama Courts Military Votes in Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH - Appearing just a few miles from the shipyard where Mitt Romney announced last month that Representative Paul D. Ryan would be his running mate, President Obama on Thursday was fighting hard to make a dent in the Republican ...thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com
There's no answer to Virginia's Phillip Sims dilemma
(Geoff Burke - GETTY IMAGES) Virginia Coach Mike London reiterated once again Wednesday that junior Michael Rocco would start his 18th straight game when the Cavaliers take on Louisiana Tech on Saturday.www.washingtonpost.com
Virginia Tech sees opportunity when Cincinnati's dual-threat QB Legaux decides ...
Photos: Virginia Tech quarterback, Logan Thomas (3) looks to pass as Bowling Green defensive tackle Ted Quellet (93) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept.www.greenfieldreporter.com
Baylor-West Virginia Preview Capsule
The game also marks a reunion between head coaches Art Briles of Baylor and Dana Holgorsen of West Virginia. They were together on Mike Leach's staff at Texas Tech from 2000-02.www.sacbee.com
George and Martha, 50 Years Together
IT may be 2 a.m. when George and Martha stumble home at the beginning of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," but the evening is just getting started.www.nytimes.com
'Offensive' Obama photos pulled from Virginia GOP county committee Facebook ...
R. Wallace "Wally" Hudson, chairman of the Mecklenburg County Republican Committee, had vowed on Tuesday to ignore calls from the Republican Party of Virginia to take down doctored photos portraying Obama as a witch doctor, caveman and thug.www.washingtonpost.com
W Virginia gears up for Big 12 scoring spree; Meyer starts Big Ten play ...
The timing was excellent because West Virginia (3-0) brings a team capable of contending for a Big 12 title into its new neighborhood.www.washingtonpost.com
West Virginia climbing with a big push from Geno Smith's high school
More than a decade later, with Cogdell completing the full circle and coaching at Miramar, Holliday recruited Smith to West Virginia before leaving for the school's instate rival. Ultimately, that series of events - recruiting players to one day play ...www.kansascity.com
Virginia attorney general certifies new abortion facilities regulations
In a significant win for Virginia pro-life advocates, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on Wednesday certified new regulations requiring abortion facilities to adhere to the same health and architectural standards as new hospitals on ...www.worldmag.com
Kaine ad hits Allen on Medicare, Social Security
Timothy M. Kaine upped the ante Thursday in the battle over seniors in Virginia, launching a new ad hitting George Allen for his record on Social Security and Medicare.www.washingtonpost.com
Obama launches new TV ad in Virginia as Romney campaigns in Springfield
Mitt Romney makes another visit to Virginia Thursday, and President Obama's campaign has put out a backhanded welcome mat in the form of a new television ad.www.washingtonpost.com
VIRGINIA: Beached whale euthanized on Wallops
WALLOPS BEACH - A humpback whale found stranded on Wallops Beach on Wednesday was later euthanized by Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center's Stranding Response Team.www.delmarvanow.com
Father killed wife, 2 sons in Virginia murder-suicide, police say
Police say a Northern Virginia man fatally shot his wife and two teenage sons in the family home before killing himself earlier this week.www.cbsnews.com
Stranded driver thanks Virginia road service
The VDOT's Safety Service Patrol, which operates on the interstates in Northern Virginia, can do a variety of things to help stranded motorists, including providing jump starts, some emergency gas, water for the radiator, some limited first aid and of ...www.washingtonpost.com
Virginia meets goal of all communities having approved emergency operations ...
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia officials say the state has met a milestone emergency planning goal. Gov. Bob McDonnell says that for the first time since 2007 all communities with an emergency management program now have a plan adopted by its elected ...www.washingtonpost.com
Playboy ranks University of Virginia as No. 1 party school
"We are demanding a recount," UVA spokeswoman Marian Anderfuren told NBC News. "It's far more important for the university to be known for our academic achievements in teaching and research," said Carol Wood, another UVA spokeswoman, in a ...usnews.nbcnews.com
93 percent of Virginia public schools fully accredited, down from 96 percent ...
RICHMOND, Va. - Education officials say 93 percent of Virginia's public schools are fully accredited after meeting state benchmarks, down from last year because the state imposed more rigorous mathematics standards aimed at better preparing students ...www.washingtonpost.com
Virginia host Louisiana Tech Saturday; Life is good in Bulldog Nation these days
RUSTON, La. - Louisiana Tech University is unbeaten in three games this season, receiving votes in the weekly Associated Press poll, owns a 10-game regular season victory streak and is averaging 54.6 points each contest.www.greenfieldreporter.com
New Virginia voter ID laws aimed toward phantom fraud?
All of which brings us to Virginia, which will have new voter ID laws in effect come the November elections. The biggest change will be no more affidavits available to sign that attest to one's identity and then makes one eligible to vote.www.wjla.com
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