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    Jan 3, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  1. Opposition to Dragas' reappointment as UVA rector grows

    Another state lawmaker is opposing the reappointment of University of Virginia Rector Helen Dragas.
    Another state lawmaker is opposing the reappointment of University of Virginia Rector Helen Dragas. Media outlets report that Sen. Barbara A. Favola declared her opposition on Wednesday. The Arlington County Democrat says in a statement that Dragas...
    2. Oct 31, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  2. Martinsville's jobless rate highest in the state

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in September.
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in September.    The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 14.9 percent, down from 16.2 percent in August...

    Tags: Unemployment, Washington, DC, Career and Workplace, Labor Markets, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    3. Oct 10, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  3. Nearly 70 percent of Virginia schools meet new education benchmarks

    Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation.
    Virginia education officials say 68 percent of the state's public schools met new annual benchmarks in reading, mathematics and graduation. The state Department of Education on Wednesday released results of the objectives aimed at reducing proficiency...

    Tags: Bland County, Buena Vista (Buena Vista, Virginia), Appomattox County, King George County, Dinwiddie County

    4. Sep 11, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Virginia judge sentenced for pot possession

    A substitute judge in Virginia's Shenandoah County has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for growing marijuana on his property.  
    A substitute judge in Virginia's Shenandoah County has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for growing marijuana on his property.   James H. Allamong Jr. was sentenced Monday under a plea agreement that reduced the initial charges from a felony to a...

    Tags: Shenandoah County, Justice System, Punishment, Trials, Crime, Law and Justice

    5. Aug 1, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Martinsville keeps top jobless rate in June

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in June.        
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in June.         The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 14.2 percent, up from 14 percent in May and down from 18.3 percent...

    Tags: Unemployment, Washington, DC, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Employment Opportunities, Employment

    6. Jun 29, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Governor McDonnell signs order to enhance Virginia newborn screenings

    Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed an executive order establishing a panel to help develop a plan to screen babies for a life-threatening heart defect.
    Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed an executive order establishing a panel to help develop a plan to screen babies for a life-threatening heart defect. The governor says almost four in 1,000 newborns in Virginia are diagnosed each year with one of the defects...

    Tags: Heart Disease, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Politics, Bob McDonnell

    7. May 2, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  7. Statewide unemployment rate for Virginia at 5.7 percent

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in March.      
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in March.       The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 15.6 percent, down from 16.2 percent in February and down from 19.2...

    Tags: Unemployment, Washington, DC, Career and Workplace, Labor Markets, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    8. Jan 4, 2012 |Story| AP Broadcast

  8. Martinsville keeps top jobless rate in November

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in November.
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in November. The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 15.6 percent, up from 15.2 percent in October and down from 17.5...

    Tags: Employment, Unemployment, Unemployment, Loudoun County, Washington, DC

    9. Feb 1, 2012 |Story| AP Virginia

  9. Virginia unemployment numbers are out for December

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in December.
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in December. The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 16.7 percent, up from 15.4 percent in November and down from 17.1 percent...

    Tags: Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia), Employment, Unemployment, Unemployment, Washington, DC

    10. Feb 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Groups back limiting use of restraints on pregnant Virginia inmates

    Legislation to restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates is drawing support from across the political spectrum.
    Legislation to restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates is drawing support from across the political spectrum. Representatives from abortion-rights groups, the ACLU, religious organizations and the conservative Family Foundation were among...

    Tags: American Civil Liberties Union

    11. Feb 9, 2012 |Story| AP Virginia

  11. Bill to restrict shackling pregnant inmates dies

    Legislation to restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates in Virginia has died.
    Legislation to restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates in Virginia has died. A House of Delegates subcommittee tabled Del. Patrick Hope's bill with just one dissenting vote Thursday. Subcommittee members noted that the state Board of...
    12. Dec 6, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Martinsville again has highest jobless rate in the state

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in October.
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in October. The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 15.2 percent, down from 16.3 percent in both September and last October....

    Tags: Unemployment, Loudoun County, Washington, DC, Labor Markets, Career and Workplace

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