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November 16, 2009
Danville TEA Party cancels bonfire
That the owner of the property in Blairs has pulled the plug on the event because of the negative attention
November 05, 2009
Lynchburg City Council members weigh future without Garrett
Faced with a vacancy among its ranks, council is empowered by the city charter to select an interim replacement in advance of the next election
Will beer-and-wine sales vote spur other action in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County officials say they respect Callands-Gretna voters' Tuesday decision to allow Sunday beer-and-wine sales, but they're still uncertain whether that would prompt the rest of the county to follow suit
November 04, 2009
Shannon Valentine concedes
Valentine said she will not seek a recount
November 03, 2009
ELECTION RESULTS
Numbers will be updated by State Board of Elections as precincts begin to report results
Bill Cleaveland wins 17th House District
Cleaveland said his wife played a big role in his victory, despite battling a serious illness
Mudcat Saunders doesn’t think Barack Obama helped or hurt Creigh Deeds
Mudcat says it would be extremely difficult for any candidate to rally Virginia’s Democrats simply because they're burnt out
Garrett upsets Valentine in House 23rd District in close vote
Valentine is not conceding the race, after losing by 203 votes
House Races Winners
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November 02, 2009
Liberty University hoping for strong voter turnout on Tuesday
With as many as 3,200 Liberty University students eligible to vote in Tuesday’s election, the school has turned into a battleground for local politics
October 30, 2009
5th District hopeful drops from Republicans, running as Independent
Bradley Rees, who is running in the 2010 election for the seat currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Tom Perriello, said that disappointment with the national Republican scene caused him to re-evaluate how he wanted to run his campaign
Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney hopefuls hold debate
Candidates for Danville Commonwealth’s Attorney talked about how they could improve Danville and why they are the better than their opponents
October 29, 2009
Lynchburg’s Vice Mayor won’t run for council again
Vice Mayor Bert Dodson, currently the longest-serving member on Lynchburg City Council, announced Wednesday he does not plan to seek another term in office.
October 28, 2009
Danny Marshall has 2-1 cash lead in 14th District race
Marshall and challenger Seward Anderson have raised more than $450,000 this election cycle and have spent nearly $370,000.
Valentine, Garrett rack up campaign donations in 23rd District race
The race shot past the $600,000 mark in fundraising this week
October 22, 2009
8th District and Roanoke Co. Board of Supervisors candidates to speak at community meeting
The meeting will be at Oak Grove Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.
October 20, 2009
23rd District candidates Garrett and Valentine spar on taxes, transportation, tuition
The hottest exchanges came when they talked about Democrat Valentine’s voting record in the General Assembly, and about brochures Garrett has mailed to voters
October 15, 2009
Chatham fires town manager
Town Council “de-funded” the temporary, part-time position, and plans to restructure how the town is managed in the coming months.
October 14, 2009
Business group endorses Valentine in 23rd District House race
The National Federation of Independent Business based its endorsements on Valentine’s voting record and answers to a questionnaire
Marshall, Anderson focus on economy, road money in 14th District debate
Incumbent Delegate Danny Marshall, R-14th, and his Democratic challenger, former Danville Mayor Seward Anderson, answered questions focusing mainly on the local economy and transportation funding
October 09, 2009
23rd District House race heats up on transportation question
Both candidates spoke force-fully during a debate sponsored by the Windsor Hills Neighborhood Association, especially when talking about comments Garrett has made about Democrat Valentine’s record
October 07, 2009
State Sen. Robert Hurt to run for Congress
The Republican frrom Pittsylvania County joins a crowded Republican field hoping to challenge 5th District Congressman Tom Perriello
October 06, 2009
23rd District House candidates debate voting records
Del. Shannon Valentine, D-Lynchburg, and Republican Scott Garrett faced off in a debate Monday, trading jabs about each other’s voting records — Valentine’s in the House of Delegates, and Garrett’s on Lynchburg City Council
14th District House candidates clash over Enterprize Zone money
Seward Anderson says Delegate Danny Marshall “has missed the signals.” Marshall says his opponent is “just looking for something to run on.”
September 30, 2009
NRA endorses Dr. Scott Garrett in 23rd District race
Garrett is the Republican nominee, and serves on Lynchburg City Council
September 29, 2009
17th District candidates Cleaveland and Mason debate
Tuesday evening's debate focused on a variety of issues including healthcare, transportation, the budget, and job creation.
Virginia AgPAC endorses Del. Dave Nutter in 7th District House race
Virginia AgPAC is the political action committee of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Del. Danny Marshall discusses jobs, economy at tele-town hall
Marshall, who is running for reelection in November against former Danville Mayor Seward Anderson, took questions and spoke about his work on the Tobacco Commission
September 23, 2009
NRA endorses Anne Crockett-Stark in 6th District race
The gun rights group cited Delegate Crockett-Stark's record in the House for their endorsement
September 18, 2009
Lynchburg “tea party” draws hundreds
The crowd gathered at Lynchburg City Stadium on Thursday night had a message for local, state and national lawmakers: stick to the Constitution
