Mike London visits Roanoke for Boys & Girls Club Lunch

Virginia Head Football Coach Mike London was is Roanoke Friday to speak at a luncheon for the Boys & Girls Club.  It's an organization he says he respects a great deal.
http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/may/11/mike-london-visits-roanoke-boys-girls-club-lunch-ar-1909062/

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 16:44:00 -0700

Offensive line a huge recruiting priority for Crimson Tide in 2013

Nick Saban's recruiting success at Alabama has left the Crimson Tide loaded at nearly every position on the field. The offensive line, however, is set to lose a number of top contributors after the 2012 season, meaning the Tide will need to restock with its 2013 signing class.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/05/offensive_line_a_huge_recruiti.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 10:43:28 -0700

Alabama House of Representatives narrowly votes to approve home brewing

The House of Representatives this afternoon narrowly approved legislation to legalize the home brewing of beer, wine and cider.
http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/04/house_narrowly_voted_to_approv.html

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:50:53 -0700

Media General announces sale of newspapers

In an announcement that drew national media attention Thursday, Warren Buffett s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said it will purchase 63 newspapers, including The News & Advance and the weekly Amherst New Era-Progress and Nelson County Times, from Media General for $142 million.
http://www2.nelsoncountytimes.com/business/2012/may/17/13/media-general-announces-sale-newspapers-ar-1921429/

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 03:50:10 -0700

Buffett buys Register & Bee

In an announcement that drew national media attention Thursday, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said it will purchase 63 newspapers, including the Danville Register & Bee, from Media General for $142 million.
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2012/may/17/buffett-buys-register-bee-ar-1923100/

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 17:33:29 -0700

Randolph County tobacco tax debate reaches Montgomery

Three area legislators faced off with their constituents on Goat Hill, the latest clash in the debate over a proposal that would divert tobacco tax money to a fund controlled by the local legislative delegation.
http://annistonstar.com/bookmark/18508363

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 00:08:28 -0700

Kronos Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results

Kronos Incorporated today announced financial results, company advancements, and customer successes for the second quarter of Fiscal 2012. Kronos revenues for the quarter increased 6 percent to $208.3 million.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/kronos-reports-strong-second-quarter-160000655.html

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Roll call vote in Ala. House to raise court fees

Votes Thursday as the House, on a 66-29 vote, approved a measure to raised fees in Alabama courts. Voting yes were 49 Republicans and 17 Democrats. Voting no were 15 Republicans and 14 Democrats. Not voting were 1 Republicans and 7 Democrats. Abstaining were 1 Republicans and 1 Democrats.
http://www.waaytv.com/news/state/story/Roll-call-vote-in-Ala-House-to-raise-court-fees/GtdFKlGIuUeVfsfdc-30fw.cspx

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 08:34:03 -0700

Finalists named for PHCC post

Three people have been named finalists for the president’s job at Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC), the Virginia Community College System announced Monday.
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=33009

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 02:11:17 -0700

Finalist for PHCC president fields questions at forum

Dr. Angeline D. Godwin said Monday that her diverse background of experience as a teacher; college dean, vice president and president; state and regional economic developer; and family business executive, among other positions, makes her a good fit to be Patrick Henry Community College’s next president.
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=33189

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 02:10:47 -0700