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Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore has narrowly won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, according to official results at a state convention.

As W.M. Jordan Co. celebrates its 50th anniversary in the construction industry, friends and associates are happy to congratulate this great company for outstanding achievement.

Bill Johnson, with his wife Kylie and daughter Naomi, 6, cheers on other riders Sunday after he finished the Mountains of Misery ride.

Camille Giles of Colonial Forge High School in Stafford County said she will use her $1,000 scholarship to pursue elementary education at Chowan University in North Carolina.

“David Alexick: A Collection of Work 1960-2008”

A retrospective exhibit exploring the long career of recently retired art professor David Alexick runs through May 31 at Christopher Newport University . via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“Her broad experience promises to make her exceptionally effective in this new role at the university.”

Allred, currently executive associate provost and professor of public law and government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Tessier, currently vice president for college marketing and ... via Henrico Citizen

A little girl in Giles County was killed while crossing the street. It happened Monday evening on Route 42 in Newport. via WSLS-TV Roanoke

“Pop culture raises our greatest fears or social conflicts and resolves them, sort of like therapy”

America suffers 23 nuclear attacks, but one small town in Kansas is spared, and the survivors find the courage to forge together and start anew. via Chicago Tribune

“Hopefully enough will stop and have the coffee.”

To some, it's just a recreational vehicle. But to Ayyaz Shakeel, it's a startup business. via Roanoke Times

Three businesses were burglarized over the weekend, and police are asking for help. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“It's been a blessing to have him back”

Kha'liel Crews' eyes grew wider Wednesday as he walked into the auditorium of Riverside Elementary School. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Q: I read recently that Christopher Newport University is spending $30 million on its new library. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Christopher Newport University's Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center received a two-year $150,000 grant to assist communities in Southside and Southwest Virginia. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“This is the first note to be played at the Sandler Center”

Video: Tuning the concert hall. Steve Earley The Virginian-Pilot > VIRGINIA BEACH A loud "whoosh" erupted from the "death ray," a home made, 12-sided speaker box sitting stage front. via The Virginian-Pilot

“Our new facilities here will allow the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense team to take the U.S. Navy and our country into a new era”

Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry Obering III says the Aegis program plays a 'critical role' in U.S. missile defense. via The Free Lance-Star

Newport noise? Whaddayaknow? October 5, 2007 Q : There has been some construction noise in my Newport News neighborhood lately, at times very early. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“They are the real historians. I am just an amateur, but I like to give credit where credit is due”

There is something about cab drivers that has always intrigued my curiosity. For the most part, they tend to be some of the most colorful yet down to earth people one can meet. via Richmond.com

From the Newport News, Va., Daily Press Colleges forced to cut to meet budget shortfall William and Mary's budget cut isn't as steep as forecast, but Virginia Tech is hit the hardest. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

“Citizens are very powerful - we have large numbers and are a cheap work force”

From the Newport News, Va., Daily Press 'Mud Busters' hope to clean up local waters The James River Association wants volunteers to monitor construction sites for violations. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

September 27, 2007 Speed limit increased on parts of Route 460 in Giles County You can drive a little faster on a major road in Giles County and you won't be breaking the law. via WDBJ7