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Virginia population growth outpacing U.S.
The state's population growth is outpacing the nation, with northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and the Richmond area leading the way. University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says the state's population grew by 2.3 percent...
Tags: Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Hampton Roads, Demographics, Population and Census, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia)
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Another rural post office is on the chopping block
ReporterA number of rural post offices in our area could be closed. As NEWS7 has reported, thousands of post offices around the country are under review for possible closure or consolidation. Click here to see the complete list. Post office representatives are... -
Census numbers show Lynchburg population growing younger
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefOne of our hometowns is getting younger. According to the 2010 census, the average age of a person living in Lynchburg is 30. That's nearly 10 years younger than the populations of Roanoke and Danville. "Lynchburg really has a lot to offer," says Caleb...Tags: Restaurants, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Tools and Hardware, Economic Policy, Bedford County (Virginia)
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Redistricting moves Armstrong, now Poindexter's opponent
ReporterVirginia House of Delegates minority leader Ward Armstrong began his campaign for an 11th term today. This comes as no big surprise, but where he has to run may be. Delegate Armstrong's district was moved to northern Virginia. And now he's having to...Tags: Virginia General Assembly, Henry County, Franklin County (Virginia)
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New numbers could bring new business, jobs
ReporterMore people are calling southwest Virginia home. Several local areas saw a population boost in the last decade. According to the 2010 Census, Franklin County was the top county in this region with 18%. Bedford County's population grew by 13% and...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Henry County, Business, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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New census figures show large growth in Lynchburg
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefNew census numbers are out and some parts of our region are seeing major growth. One of the fastest growing areas is Lynchburg. The Hill City has added more than 10,000 people since 2000, bringing its total population to more than 75,000. City...Tags: Education, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama), Colleges and Universities
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Appeals court says legislators can't be questioned about gerrymandering 'intent'
TALLAHASSEE – A divided appeals court ruled Wednesday that Florida legislators may not be questioned under oath about whether they "intended" to gain partisan advantage when they re-drew congressional maps last year. The ruling came in one of two...Tags: Republican Party, Elections, Politics, Leon County (Florida), Crime, Law and Justice
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Baltimore percentage of same-sex couples raising kids among highest in nation
Same-sex couples in the Baltimore area are raising children at a higher rate than in most large metropolitan regions in the nation, according to a new study released by a think tank at the UCLA School of Law. The study, released this week by the...
Tags: Towson, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Gays and Lesbians, Social Issues, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland)
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Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Miss. redistricting that NAACP said diluted black vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't order new legislative elections in Mississippi over complaints about the timing of the state's redistricting. The Mississippi NAACP had challenged the state's 2011 state elections because the Legislature...Tags: Elections, Politics, Washington, DC, Regional Elections, NAACP
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Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings. The justices said they will review an appeals court ruling that held that...Tags: Judaism, Delta Air Lines, Church and State Relations, Trials, Belief and Faith
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Native American actress proud to walk Cannes red carpet
Reuters* Native American actress says break new ground at Cannes * Misty Upham says starring at festival is a dream fulfilled * French director Desplechin's fourth film to compete By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES, May 18 (Reuters) - Native American actress...Tags: Mathieu Amalric, Psychotherapy, Arnaud Desplechin, Social Issues, Yeast Infection
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Costa Mesa hires executive to replace Naghavi
The city of Costa Mesa has made a preliminary offer to fill the job of economic and development director, the city spokesman confirmed Friday. Gary Armstrong, director of planning and building inspection services for San Benito County, is slated to...Tags: Science and Technology, LinkedIn Corp., University of California, Santa Barbara
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