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SC killer appeals after execution date set
A death row inmate has ended his appeals and asked South Carolina to execute him in the electric chair. Comment?
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AP source: State workers to pay share of pension
The austere budget Gov. Tim Kaine plans to submit will, among other things, scale back the share state government contributes to Virginia employee retirement plans. Comment?
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Virginia transportation board cuts $893M from 6-year plan
The Commonwealth Transportation Board has voted as expected today to slash Virginia road and transit funds by $893 million. Comment?
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Vaccine for H1N1 becoming more readily available in Va.
Vaccine for H1N1 flu is starting to become available to the general public and should be even easier to get in the next week. Comment?
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Report: Dutch company to buy Ukrop's grocery chain
Dutch company Royal Ahold has announced that it will buy Ukrop's grocery stores, a longtime fixture in the central Virginia region, according to The Richmond Times-Dispatch. Ahold also owns the Giant grocery store chain. Comment?
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VDOT to eliminate 680 more jobs
VDOT is going to eliminate the positions held by 680 workers, but officials believe they can find other jobs for most of the workers who want to stay with the agency, the agency said today. Comment?
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Millions Slated for West Virginia Programs
Ripley Armed Forces Reserve Center. The money comes from a Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill signed into law Wednesday. Comment?
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House of Delegates cuts to save $1 million
A local delegate on Wednesday applauded spending cuts House Speaker William J. Howell said will save Virginia $1 million. Comment?
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Nora easter snowstorm possible this weekend
Except for the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater, no other local organizations had advised the Star-Exponent of weather contingency plans as of Thursday evening. Comment?
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night. Comment?
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CTB Approves Measures to Address $893.5 Million in Transportation Revenue Reductions
Published by the Scott County Virginia Star on Thursday, December 17, 2009. The Commonwealth Transportation Board took action at its meeting in Richmond Dec. Comment?
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Hoosiers Still Urged To Get Vaccinated Against H1N1 Influenza
" Today, State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe, M.D. and Marion County Health Director Virginia A. Caine, M.D. rolled up their sleeves to get H1N1 flu shots. Comment?
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VDOT Begins Prepping Roads for Snow and Ice
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With a winter storm watch in effect for Central Virginia, the Virginia Department of Transportation says they're prepared to deal with the impending snow storm. Comment?
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VDOT Says It's Ready for Winter Storm
Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are prepared for full response to the predicted statewide weekend winter storm. Comment?
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Sony E-Reader to Offer Wall Street Journal Subscriptions
Read Virginia newspaper help wanted and position wanted classified ads and also see daily and non-daily internships. Comment?
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New Report on Newspapers: Hang On in a 10
Read Virginia newspaper help wanted and position wanted classified ads and also see daily and non-daily internships. Comment?
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Millions Collected During Tax Amnesty Program
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Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Thursday the collection of an estimated $103 million in back taxes during the Department of Taxationa s a oeGet Squarea back tax amnesty program. Comment?
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Report Says Aging VA Tunnels and Bridges Need to be Watched
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A state report says the aging tunnels and bridges that are an indispensable link for Hampton Roads drivers need to be watched more closely. Comment?
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VA House Leaders Pressuring Webb and Warner on Health Care Bill
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The Republican speaker of Virginia's House of Delegates and its chief budget writer are pressuring Democrats senators to oppose the Senate health reform bill. Comment?
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Transportation Board Takes Action to Address Sliding Revenue Estimates
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The Commonwealth Transportation Board took action at its meeting in Richmond Thursday to address transportation revenue estimates that continue to slide downward. Comment?
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