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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: Hampton Roads, Population and Census, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Demographics, Fairfax (Fairfax, 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: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Tools and Hardware, Headaches, Dining and Drinking
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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: Henry County, Franklin County (Virginia), Virginia General Assembly
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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: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Economy, Business and Finance, Montgomery County (Virginia), Henry County
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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: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Colleges and Universities, Education, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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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: Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Medical Research, Towson, Social Issues
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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: Washington, DC, Delta Air Lines, Federal Communications Commission, Litigation, NAACP
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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: Washington, DC, NAACP, Regional Elections, Elections, Politics
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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: Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Psychotherapy, Mathieu Amalric, Entertainment
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Smith Island denial
Even the most jaded observer must acknowledge there's something admirable about the desire of so many living on Smith Island to see their community survive and prosper. Residents of this marshy (and shrinking in both population and real estate)...
Tags: Conservation, Somerset County (Maryland), Global Expansion, Environmental Issues, Global Warming
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Waynesboro Borough Council, mayor could get raises
waynesboro@herald-mail.comWaynesboro Borough Council members plan to give themselves and the town’s mayor pay raises starting in 2014. The six members of council voted on the pay raises during their meeting Wednesday. Those pay raises need to be advertised and voted on in...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Elections, Politics
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