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Virginia gets 100 inmates from Virgin Islands
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 5:35 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia has opened its prison doors to about 100 inmates from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Former contractor pleads guilty to Iraq fuel theft
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 4:05 PM ET ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A former Army contractor has pleaded guilty to theft after admitting he and others stole nearly $40 million in jet and...
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Winery was retirement dream for 3 nurses
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:55 PM ET WICOMICO CHURCH, Va. (AP) - When visitors ask the three former nursing professionals about creating Athena Vineyards and Winery, most assume they...
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Ex-Landmark chairman gives $20 million for library
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:45 PM ET NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Former Landmark Communications Chairman Frank Batten Sr. is donating $20 million for a new library in downtown Norfolk.
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UMW protests MSHA drug hearing format
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:35 PM ET CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The United Mine Workers has accused the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration of trying to prevent miners from...
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Kaine appoints ex-delegate to Norfolk bench
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 3:25 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The former leader of the General Assembly's Legislative Black Caucus is now a circuit judge.
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Trucking company settles discrimination lawsuit
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 2:15 PM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Virginia trucking company has agreed to a $175,000 settlement of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed after the firing of...
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A list of the 2009 broadcast contest categories
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 12:35 PM ET BROADCASTERS: The following is a list of the 2009 Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters competition categories.
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Questioning of jurors begins in Fort Dix case
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 11:53 AM ET CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - Lawyers have begun to question potential jurors in the case of 5 men accused of plotting to kill soldiers at Fort Dix.
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Circuit City working with advisers to improve operating, financial performance
Associated Press - October 7, 2008 10:55 AM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Circuit City says it is working with advisers to determine how to substantially improve the consumer electronic retailer's...
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