Fmr McDonnell aide arrested for assault


Eric Finkbeiner
 
A former senior advisor for Gov. Bob McDonnell has been arrested on several assault charges, WWBT in Richmond has confirmed.
 
 
 

Sales tax could expand in NC plan
The tax code overhaul offered by Senate Republicans would make North Carolina's sales tax base one of...
 

Input sought on Va. transportation plan
The state is seeking public input on an upcoming draft report for a six-year transportation improvement...
 

Jury: Horton, Chandler didn't break law Video
A Special Grand Jury found no illegal activity in the resigning and rehiring process of former Fire Chief...
 

Sen. Warner to seek re-election in '14
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will seek re-election in 2014.
 

Rally held in VB for gun control Video
Dozens gathered at Virginia Beach's Town Center Thursday to rally for gun control laws.
 

Amid controversy, officials elected Video
Despite calls from the mayor and citizens for equal opportunity hiring, a local city council picked two...
 

Councilman's assault charges dropped Video
The assault charges filed between a Portsmouth councilman and a woman claiming to be the mother of his...
 

Special Ops cuts could affect safety Video
America's elite warriors are no match for the sequester, which some leaders say could cripple the nation's...
 

Base stores to close one day per week Video
The sequester is set to shut the doors of commissaries on military bases around the world for an extra...
 
 
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Federal Budget News


Pentagon cuts furloughs to 11 days
The Pentagon announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of…
 

Camp Lejeune cancels July 4 fireworks
The July 4 fireworks show at Camp Lejeune is the latest victim of the federal budget cuts.
 

Navy: Jets will stay in flight, for now
Navy officials told WAVY.com several carrier air wings have been spared closure due to sequestration, at least for the time…
 

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Politics


Obenshain nominated by GOP for Va attorney…
State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Virginia 35 years after his father won…
 

Va. launches adoption campaign
Gov. Bob McDonnell is launching an ambitious campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive…
 

ACLU concerned about new voter ID law
The ACLU of Virginia is concerned about the new voter ID law and wants to make sure no one is denied the right to vote.
 

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Virginia (change)

 
Virginia was founded in 1607 in Jamestown. Since then, Virginia has grown and prospered into a thriving state rich with diversity from culture to climate.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Robert F. McDonnell
Lieutenant Governor: Bill Bolling
Attorney General: Ken Cuccinelli
Secretary of State: Janet Polarek

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