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Virginia lawmaker wants to study pot sales at ABC stores
A Virginia lawmaker wants to study the possibility of selling marijuana through state-run liquor stores.
Democratic Del. David Englin of Alexandria has filed a joint resolution to look at the potential revenue impact for such a proposal.
Under the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Medical Marijuana Therapy, U.S. House Committee on Rules
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Electric rates, entertainer's endorsement making news in 9th House District race
ReporterDemocratic Delegate Ward Armstrong maintained his focus on electric rates Wednesday afternoon during a news conference outside the Roanoke headquarters of Appalachian Power. Speaking to reporters, Armstrong continued his criticism of the electric...Tags: Politics, Electricity Production and Distribution, Music, Entertainment, Appalachian Power Company
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Fourth of July celebration ideas
InternAAA says it expects three percent fewer people to travel this July 4th weekend. Western and Central Virgina certainly have a lot to offer. Click here for a list of local events. But if the falling gas prices make you want to skip town this weekend,...Tags: Washington, DC, Charlotte, Mount Vernon, Washington Monument, Human Interest
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Proposal to study pot sales at Virginia ABC stores goes up in smoke
A Virginia lawmaker's proposal to study the possibility of selling marijuana through state-run liquor stores
has gone up in smoke.
The joint resolution from Del. David Englin of Alexandria was tabled Thursday night in a subcommittee of the House Rules...Tags: Medical Marijuana Therapy, U.S. House Committee on Rules
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Martinsville had top jobless rate in January
The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in January.
The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 19.9 percent, up from 18.3 percent in December but lower than 21.8...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Washington, DC, Labor Markets, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Employment
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Winning millionaire's raffle ticket sold in Daleville
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefA winning ticket from the the New Year's Millionaire Raffle was sold at a Roanoke area grocery store. The Virginia Lottery says one of the winning jackpot tickets was purchased at the Kroger on Kingston Drive in Daleville. Two additional winning...Tags: Lotteries, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Lifestyle and Leisure
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UVA taking its spring practices on the road
Mike London's football team had a very nice recruiting haul this month. Now he plans on taking his show on the road again during spring practice.
London announced that the Cavaliers would once again hold one of their 15 spring practices in the 757 area...Tags: High School Sports, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Mike London, College Sports
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Proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution stirs new debate about prayer in public schools
ReporterTwo weeks ago, the posting of the Ten Commandments in Giles County schools was generating headlines. Now, the issue is prayer in the public schools, and a state constitutional amendment proposed by a lawmaker from western Virginia. "The prayer was...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Constitutional Issues, Civil Rights, Justice System, Justice and Rights
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Stihl makes case for eliminating machinery and tools taxes in Virginia
TidewaterBizVirginia Beach eliminated its machinery and tools tax in July 2011 to attract companies and jobs. A commission studying how to reform business taxes in the state is considering the city’s experience. Stihl Inc., an outdoor power equipment...Tags: Business
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Move to replace business taxes with other revenue concerns cities
Daily PressProposals to reduce or eliminate local business taxes have Newport News and Hampton officials worried. The General Assembly and both gubernatorial candidates, in their quest to make the commonwealth more attractive to business and industry, have been...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Poquoson (Poquoson, Virginia), Hampton Roads
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LOCAL UPDATE: Results compiled Wednesday (tennis, golf)
Daily PressTennis JACK BUTLER CLASSIC Results from the weekend clay-court tournament at Hampton Tennis Center. Rated divisions are based on National Tennis Rating Program's 7-point scale: Men's 4.5 singles Quarterfinals: David Loope d. Jimmy Hardee 7-6 (7-3), 7-5;...Tags: Blacksburg, Suffolk (Suffolk, Virginia), Salem (Salem, Virginia), Clarksville, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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READER SUBMITTED: Southbury Women's Club Getting Ready For The Ninth Annual Fall Fine Arts Festival
SouthburyThe Southbury Women's Club is busy behind the scenes gathering all of the many elements that will make this year's Ninth Annual Fall Fine Arts Festival of Southbury a fun and engaging community event, bringing together sponsors, artists and handcrafters...Tags: Arts, Southbury, Photography, Entertainment Events, Fine Arts
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