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U.Va. capital campaign exceeds $3 billion goal
The University of Virginia's capital campaign has exceeded its $3 billion goal. The university says in a news release that it received donations from more than 220,000 individuals and corporations. More than 220,000 individuals and corporations...
Tags: University of Virginia, Politics, Science and Technology
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Republicans select statewide candidates for November election
Virginia Republicans are selecting their candidates for Campaign 2013. The party is meeting in Richmond Saturday to pick its nominees for the state's top three offices. E.W. Jackson, a minister and retired marine, beat out six other hopefuls to become...
Tags: Mark D. Obenshain, Politics, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Republican Party, Government
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Virginia Republicans to nominate statewide ticket during weekend convention
ReporterThere is no suspense at the top of the ticket, but Virginia Republicans are still expecting plenty of drama this weekend at their state convention in Richmond. Ken Cuccinelli is the only Republican in the Governor's Race. But there are two...Tags: Politics, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Executive Branch, Government, Regional Authority
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UPDATE: Al Bedrosian wins GOP nomination in Roanoke County supervisors race
ReporterIt came down to luck, and Tuesday morning Al Bedrosian had luck on his side. A tie-breaker in Roanoke County gave Bedrosian the Republican nomination for the Hollins district seat on the board of supervisors. Bedrosian and his opponent Mike Bailey joined...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Politics, Regional Elections, Political Candidates, Parties and Movements
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Montgomery County has high tech voting machines
WDBJ7 ReporterVoters in Montgomery County will be the first to use some of the latest high-tech voting machines. The black box sitting near the front office looks like a big trash can, but it's a high tech voting tool and Montgomery County registar Randy Wertz,...Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Politics, Primaries, Voting Machines, Voting
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Grocery bills helping students college tuition
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe second annual Diploma Campaign to support the Community College Access Program (CCAP) kicks off May 5 in area Stop-In Food Stores and Kroger locations. CCAP is a tuition-assistance program at Virginia Western Community College that allows graduating...Tags: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Education, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Teaching and Learning
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'Survivor' FVF Recap: A Winner is Crowned
WDBJ7 BloggerAfter tribal council, Erik’s head is spinning. Was it because his closest ally was voted out? Maybe but he is dehydrated, hungry and spent. The medics and Jeff come to check up on him. The doctor pulled him out of the game. We are down to four...Tags: Politics, Television Industry
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Franklin County School Board faces nearly $1.5 million dollar cuts
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Franklin County School Board is faced with making $1.5 million in cuts. Parents say the most frustrating thing; the Board of Supervisors could have prevented the whole thing. Parents are particularly upset because this tax increase was so small,...Tags: High School Sports, Politics, Executive Branch, Government
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'Survivor' FVF Recap: Don't Say Anything About My Mom
WDBJ7 BloggerBrenda’s plan worked! Andrea’s blindside turned into her own death in the game. The table has turned on queen of the island and the game has changed. Day 35 on Enil Edam, Eddie feels like a sitting duck target for the next tribal council. He...Tags: Coconut, Missing Persons, Politics, Television Industry, Survivor (tv program)
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Austin wins Republican nomination in the 19th House District
ReporterBotetourt County Supervisor Terry Austin has won the Republican nomination in the 19th House District. He received 787 votes in Tuesday's firehouse primary, more than 200 votes ahead of the second-place finisher Jim McKelvey. Two other candidates,...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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McAuliffe 'starts' campaign 6 months after entry
Six months after Democrat Terry McAuliffe entered Virginia's gubernatorial race, he's barnstorming statewide with Democratic luminaries in an "official" campaign launch. He also announced a fundraiser a month away with First Lady Michelle Obama. ...
Tags: Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia), Timothy M. Kaine, The Washington Post, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Politics
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McAuliffe unveils economic development strategy, challenges supporters to get involved
ReporterDemocrat Terry McAuliffe continued a statewide swing as he formally launched his campaign for Governor. Tuesday, he stopped in Roanoke and Danville to talk about his plan to create more jobs. And he issued a challenge to supporters. "In Virginia we need...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Politics, Regional Authority, Government, Executive Branch
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