Archive for October, 2009

Poll shows McDonnell widens lead

McDonnell is favored by 53 percent, while Democrat R. Creigh Deeds is preferred by 41 percent

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Poll shows McDonnell widens lead

Stories shared 50 years after plane crash

Bradley was focused on “self-preservation” after realizing everyone else was dead in the nighttime crash.

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Stories shared 50 years after plane crash

Unlike last year, don’t expect lines

Charlottesville-area election officials are anticipating a moderate level of voter turnout in Tuesday’s election

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Unlike last year, don’t expect lines

Zero-based budget idea gains more supporters

Albemarle County’s budget should be scrapped and made anew — without the fat. That’s an idea Republican Board of Supervisors candidates have touted as a way to reduce unnecessary spending, but opponents say a so-called “zero-based budgeting process” could actually increase county costs by sucking up an enormous amount of county officials’ time.

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Fire destroys Albemarle home

Firefighter’s first priority was preventing the fire’s spread

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Fire destroys Albemarle home

Greene County Republicans Rally at Freedom Festival

Greene County Republicans are getting energized this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s election. On Saturday they held their first-ever Nathaniel Greene Freedom Festival at Ruckersville Elementary School.

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Victims of Piedmont Airlines Flight 349 Honored

The only survivor of a plane that crashed near Crozet in 1959 speaks about his ordeal on the 50th anniversary of the crash.

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Virginia Can’t Hold Lead, Fall to Duke 28-17

Virginia was once again in a must-win situation on Saturday against Duke. Despite holding a lead in the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers faltered once again.

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GOP Leaders Warn Against Complacency

Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell and his Republican ticket mates are warning supporters not to get complacent because of their large lead in the polls leading up to the Tuesday election.

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Charlottesville Kids Enjoy "Safe Halloween" Event

Hundreds of youngsters came out to the Charlottesville Pavilion Saturday afternoon for the city’s annual Downtown Safe Halloween event. Kids enjoyed a moonbouce, a pumpkin patch, and got their faces painted.

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Charlottesville Kids Enjoy "Safe Halloween" Event