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GOP ticket stumps in Virginia Beach

By Austin Bogues , abogues@dailypress.com | 247-4536 — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:09:00 GMT

VIRGINIA BEACH — A day after a late-running, closely-watched convention, the top three members of the state GOP ticket campaigned together for the first time.

Daily Press joins criticism of subpoenas for AP telephone records

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 247-4749 — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS — The Daily Press Media Group has joined a chorus of news organizations nationwide criticizing the Justice Department for a massive seizure of The Associated Press' telephone records.

Jackson wins GOP Lt. Gov. nomination, Obenshain gets A.G. nod

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:53:00 GMT

RICHMOND – Chesapeake-based minister E.W. Jackson won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor and state Sen. Mark Obenshain won the nomination for attorney general at the state party convention Saturday.

Obenshain wins GOP attorney general nomination

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:12:28 GMT

Lt. Gov. race undecided between Jackson and Snyder

RICHMOND – State Sen. Mark Obenshain beat out Del. Rob Bell for the Republican nomination for attorney general at the party convention Saturday.

Virginia unemployment drops to 5.2 percent

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:52 GMT

Virginia's unemployment rate hit a 54-month low of 5.2 percent for April, according to numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday.

Locals look to win big in Powerball, Mega Millions lotteries

Andrea Castillo, acastillo2@dailypress.com | 757-247-4635 — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:39:00 GMT

When it comes to playing the lottery, Artis Carmon of Newport News hopes persistence pays off.

Menchville grad Clifton Richardson to transfer from U.Va.

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:32:17 GMT

After two seasons spent trying to work his way up Virginia's running back depth chart, Menchville High graduate Clifton Richardson has decided to transfer.

Poll: McAuliffe has small lead over Cuccinelli

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:20:44 GMT

Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for governor opened a slight lead over his Republican opponent Ken Cuccinelli in a poll released by Quinnipiac University Thursday.

Virginia Tea Party group wrongfully targeted by the IRS

By Bob Stuart and Ted Strong, The Daily Progress — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:16:04 GMT

The Shenandoah Valley Tea Party Patriots fell under the watchful eye of the Internal Revenue Service more than a year after filing for 501 (c) (4) nonprofit status, the group's leader said Friday.

Poll: Cuccinelli, McAuliffe in dead heat

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

Survey shows voters would support 2nd term for Gov. McDonnell, but not a presidential bid

The latest poll in the governor's race shows Republican nominee Ken Cuccinelli and his Democratic opponent Terry McAuliffe virtually tied.

Cuccinelli reveals unreported gifts from Star Scientific CEO

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:45:57 GMT

Dems again call on Cuccinelli to resign

Democratic leaders in the General Assembly called on Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to resign Monday following Cuccinelli's announcement last week that he amended his economic disclosure forms to report roughly $5,000 in gifts from Star Scientific, Inc. CEO Jonnie R. Williams Sr. he previously forgot to report.

VSU holds memorial service for drowning victims

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:27:55 GMT

Authorities confirm the identity of Bruton High alumnus Jauwan Holmes

PETERSBURG — On the day authorities confirmed the identity of his body, Jauwan Holmes' mother, Dionne Williams, stood in the bleachers of Virginia State University's gym Friday to sing along with the school's gospel choir at a gathering of students and faculty to remember Holmes and fellow student Marvell Edmondson, who both drowned in a hazing incident.

McAuliffe tax returns show $8.2M income in 2011

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:35:02 GMT

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released three years of abridged tax returns this week showing he made nearly $16.5 million between 2009 and 2011 and paid almost $4 million in taxes.

Shad Planking becoming one-party affair

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

With no Democratic candidates for statewide office in sight at the annual Shad Planking in Wakefield, the event has become increasingly viewed as a partisan Republican conservative festival.

Virginia Tech's Michael Holmes arrested, charged with felony

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:11:00 GMT

Virginia Tech running back Michael Holmes was arrested early Sunday morning in Blacksburg and charged with one count of malicious wounding and two counts of assault and battery, according to a press release from the Blacksburg police department.

Edmunds, running backs have much to prove after Hokies' spring game

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:53:00 GMT

BLACKSBURG – Standing next to David Wilson on Virginia Tech's sideline Saturday during the spring game, Trey Edmunds sponged up every bit of advice Wilson was willing to offer.

Cuccinelli releases tax returns, paid $33,198 in taxes last year

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:22:59 GMT

Tax returns show Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli earned $194,398 in 2012, including $30,000 from the book he released early this year, and paid more than $33,000 in income taxes.

Cuccinelli goes after McAuliffe, Green Tech at Shad Planking

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:23:00 GMT

WAKEFIELD – Amid the smoked fish, beer and politicking at the annual Shad Planking Wednesday, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli attacked Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe over his absence and the electric car company he founded.

Northam calls for assault weapons ban, universal background checks

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:43:03 GMT

State Sen. Ralph Northam, D-Norfolk, used the sixth anniversary of the mass shooting at Virginia Tech Monday to launch a campaign to ban assault weapons and require universal background checks on firearm purchases in the commonwealth.

Cuccinelli to take center stage at Shad Planking

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:36:00 GMT

Presumptive Republican nominee for governor Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will headline the annual Shad Planking Wednesday in Wakefield.

McAuliffe wants to expand Virginia mental health system

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:06:00 GMT

Democratic nominee for governor Terry McAuliffe wants to revamp and reinvest in Virginia's mental health system so that the state's jails and prisons no longer serve as warehouses for the mentally ill.

McAuliffe promises teacher pay raises if elected

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:26:00 GMT

HAMPTON – Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for governor, told members of the Virginia Education Association Thursday that if elected he would work to raise teachers' pay.

Sen. Garrett seeks probe of Green Tech, EB-5 visas

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:49:51 GMT

State Sen. Thomas Garrett, R-Louisa, said late Thursday that he is asking the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration to investigate the federal EB-5 visa program used by the electric car company founded by Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe.

Sen. Garrett seeks probe of Green Tech, EB-5 visas

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:22:04 GMT

State Sen. Thomas Garrett, R-Louisa, announced late Thursday that he is asking the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration to investigate the electric car company founded by Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe over its use of the federal EB-5 visa program.

McAuliffe to address teachers at candidates' forum in Hampton

By Todd Allen Wilson, tawilson@dailypress.com | 804-643-0499 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:49:18 GMT

Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic nominee for governor, will be in Hampton Thursday to speak to roughly 700 teachers and school support staff at the Virginia Education Association's annual meeting.