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The closest statewide election in modern Virginia history ended Dec. 21, 2005, when a recount validated the razor-thin margin of victory for Republican Robert F. McDonnell for the attorney general's seat. On election night Nov. 8, McDonnell appeared to win by about 3,000 votes over Democratic Sen. Creigh Deeds of Bath. But the official result was much closer -- a 323-vote margin out of more than 1.9 million votes cast.
The closest statewide election in modern Virginia history ended Dec. 21, 2005, when a recount validated the razor-thin margin of victory for Republican Robert F. McDonnell for the attorney general's seat. On election night Nov. 8, McDonnell appeared to win by about 3,000 votes over Democratic Sen. Creigh Deeds of Bath. But the official result was much closer -- a 323-vote margin out of more than 1.9 million votes cast.
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New ID card for Virginia veterans is here
A program for Virginia veterans launched Wednesday may open the door to more discounts at retail outlets in Hampton Roads. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that Virginia veterans can now receive a wallet-sized identification card through the Department of...
Tags: Regional Authority, Hampton Roads, Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia), Business
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Tom Hanks movie to be shot in Virginia
WDBJ7 Digital InternGovernor Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday that Actor Tom Hanks will be coming to the Virginia Beach area to shoot "Captain Phillips." The movie is set to release in March 2013.The Academy Award-winning actor will portray Navy SEAL Captain Richard...Tags: Government, Movies, Tom Hanks, Richard Phillips, Entertainment
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Parts of new Tom Hanks film will be shot in Virginia Beach this summer
757-928-6479The cast and crew of the upcoming film "Captain Phillips" will shoot scenes in Virginia Beach this summer, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced on Wednesday. The film, about the Maersk ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates, will star Tom Hanks asCapt....Tags: Government, Movies, Tom Hanks, Hampton Roads, Atlantic Ocean
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UPDATED: McDonnell launches new veteran ID card in Virginia
Virginia's veterans are getting new IDs to help them take advantage of special discount programs. Gov. Bob McDonnell will launch a new Virginia Veterans ID Card on Wednesday during an event at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond....
Tags: Regional Authority, New Products, Veterans Affairs, Government, Memorial Day
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No free rides for transportation needs
We live in a society where many of our citizens believe roads can be constructed and bridges built without paying for them. Gas taxes and tolls are loudly vilified, yet complaints about our roads are routinely heard at every public transportation meeting....Tags: Transportation, Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Transit, Traffix Incorporated, Travel
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Living Here: James City County
Long one of the state's fastest growing counties, James City has recently seen its influx of people slow. The economic slowdown has also affected home values, which fell for a second straight year. Commercial construction has also slowed, but a few major...
Tags: Busch Gardens Orlando, Starbucks Corp., Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Government, Politics
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Search for Romney running mate in audition phase
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney’s vice presidential search has entered a new phase: auditions. As his campaign evaluates potential running mates, Republicans with a possible shot at the No. 2 spot on the presidential ticket are starting to...
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Former 9th District Congressman William Wampler dies
Former 9th District CongressmanWilliam C. Wampler Sr. has passed away. He was 86. He died Wednesday night at his home in Bristol after a lengthy illlness. He represented Southwest Virginia for two years in the 1950s and another 16 between the 1960s...
Tags: William C Jr Wampler, Government, Rick Boucher, U.S. House of Representatives, Barbara Lee
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APM Terminals angling to operate Virginia ports
A unit of Danish shipping conglomerate Maersk is proposing to take over operations of the Port of Virginia's cargo terminals as part of a deal that could be worth billions of dollars for the state over the next 48 years. APM Terminals Inc. President Eric...
Tags: Regional Authority, Real Estate, Real Estate Buyers, Hampton Roads, John Martin
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Honoring Virginia's EMS professionals
Every day, thousands of Virginians turn to the dedicated men and women of our state's nearly 650 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies for help in their hour of greatest need during a medical emergency. In calendar year 2011, more than 1 million EMS...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Environmental Issues, Health, Safety of Citizens, Government
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Cory Booker: 'I treated President Harvey wrong'
After a glowing introduction at Hampton University's graduation ceremony last weekend, Cory Booker said he felt compelled to confess something to President William Harvey. Harvey had just detailed Booker's accomplishments as mayor of Newark, N.J., and...
Tags: Science and Technology, Education, Government, Christopher Newport University, Colleges and Universities
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Head of NARAL Pro-Choice America to step down at end of year
The president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, one of the nation’s leading abortion-rights groups, will step down at the end of the year. Nancy Keenan's decision comes as legislators nationwide are advancing laws to limit abortions or withhold...
Tags: Regional Authority, Health and Medical Professionals, Abortion Issue, Joe Arpaio , Family Planning
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