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More People Turning to Credit Cards
Some credit card rates expected to double. Story by Erin Barnett Email Other Stories by Erin Barnett Many West Virginians may think twice before sliding their credit cards.
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Five Prez Polls; Senate Dems Shoot for 60; Four House Polls; the Capture of a War Criminal.
P2008 - DAILY POLLING UPDATE. Here is our daily update of the latest independent polls from swing states : FLORIDA : Obama - 46%, McCain - 45%. MINNESOTA : Obama - 49%, McCain - 37%. NEW HAMPSHIRE : Obama - ...
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Profanity charges against rapper dropped
Profanity charges brought against hip-hop artist Raymond "Boots" Riley after his performance at a Virginia music festival have been dismissed, a court said.
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Judge suggests Williamsburg may not be best place for Hinckley
A federal judge is questioning whether Williamsburg is the best community for John Hinckley Jr.
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GOP lawmaker opens school-choice nonprofit
A Republican delegate has created a nonprofit organization to push for tax credits and other support for alternatives to traditional public schools.
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West Virginia dog story ends happily
Last week I told you about our annual summer trip to Canaan Valley. While it's not a grand Disney World type of trip, it's what my family likes, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to please them for an ...
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More Children Covered by Health Insurance
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine announced Tuesday that more children and pregnant women are receiving health care coverage through Virginia's health insurance programs than at any time in the state's history.
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Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Expanded In Va.
State officials have expanded a quarantine in northern Virginia to prevent the spread of a tree-killing beetle.
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State Department Seeks New Name
The state's top agency addressing the concerns of mentally disabled Virginians is considering a name change.
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Va. sees surge in young voters
Virginia is seeing a surge in voter registration among 18- to 25-year-olds. The Virginia State Board of Elections says the number of 18- to 25-year-old voters has increased by 10% in the past year.
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Training their sights on safety
Underestimating the power and size of a train can be a deadly mistake, and with three train-related deaths already in the Tri-Cities this year, efforts are underway to keep train deaths to a minimum.
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Spa Peddles Pedicures Performed by Fish
Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
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Study projects financial crisis for W.Va. retirees
West Virginians may have a hard time making ends meet in retirement. An economic study by Ernst & Young indicates that 67 percent of West Virginians entering retirement now are at high risk of outliving their ...
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A large Virginia snake spotted in Hanover County's Courthouse Park
The Central Virginia Historic Preservation Foundation is pleased to announce a gift to the region of a 1,000-foot Virginia snake fence.
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Pentagon ID's Virginia soldier's remains
The Pentagon has identified the remains of a Vienna soldier who was killed when his helicopter was shot down in 1968 over Vietnam.
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Banned Alcohol Now Available
Virginia drinkers have something new to try. State Alcoholic Beverage Control stores have begun carrying absinthe, a liquor banned for 95 years in the United States until May 2007.
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Virginia Killer Set To Die Thursday
A Virginia inmate who unsuccessfully challenged the state's method of executing prisoners by lethal injection is scheduled to die this week.
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More Than 11,000 West Virginia Medicaid Beneficiaries Enroll In...
Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 17 Jul 2008 More than 11,000 West Virginia Medicaid beneficiaries have enrolled in the new "enhanced" benefits program, ...
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Surgery fixes eaglet's beak after mosquito-caused illness
A baby bald eagle is recuperating after surgery to remove remnants of a golf ball-sized growth and fix its criss-crossed beak.
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Gilmore, Warner square off
HOT SPRINGS - Who do you trust, Virginia? That was the often-repeated theme today as former Virginia Govs.
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