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FBI investigates string of central VA bank robberies (2012/5/2)
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va - The FBI says it isA investigating a series of armed bank robberies in Chesterfield and Sussex they now believe are all connected.

Rick Santorum's daughter released from Virginia hospital (2012/4/10)

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Convenience store burns down in Sussex (2012/2/5)

Waverly , Va. - Sussex County Fire officials are entering the investigative stages of a multiple alarm fire that destroyed a convenience store in the Waverly area Sunday morning.

Convenience store burns down in Sussex (2012/2/5)

Waverly , Va. - Sussex County Fire officials are entering the investigative stages of a multiple alarm fire that destroyed a convenience store in the Waverly area Sunday morning.

Sussex councilman returns to job after plane crash (2012/1/4)
A Sussex County councilman who was seriously injured when his small plane crashed in a field in central Virginia last year has returned to work.
Sussex councilman returns to job after plane crash (2012/1/4)
A Sussex County councilman who was seriously injured when his small plane crashed in a field in central Virginia last year has returned to work.
Parker Theological Library Dedicated At First Baptist Lambert's Point (2011/11/24)
First Baptist Church, Lamberts Point, recently dedicated theA Rev. Dr. William H. Parker Theological Library named for the late pastor.
Parker Theological Library Dedicated At First Baptist Lambert's Point (2011/11/24)
First Baptist Church, Lamberts Point, recently dedicated theA Rev. Dr. William H. Parker Theological Library named for the late pastor.
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The competition is on to represent one of the largest House of Delegates districts in Virginia .
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The competition is on to represent one of the largest House of Delegates districts in Virginia .

Red State Virginia - Conservatism Across Virginia

Garrisonville District Special Election April 3rd (2012/4/2)

A special election is set for Tuesday April 3rd to elect the next Garrisonville District Supervisor. This seat was formerly held by Mark Dudenhefer who was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates this past November. My support, and the support of many area TEA Party patriots is behind Ty Schieber. Ty is a former Marine, Vice President of a high tech company which employs 200 people in Stafford County and member of the school board. He supports the ideals of that have made this country great, among them are limited government and individual responsibility. If you live in the Garrisonville District, please vote on Tuesday, April 3rd. If not but know somebody who does, please remind them of this most important election. Click here for more information on Ty Schieber. Dennis P.S. Th...

Karen Kwiatkowski turns in signatures | Challenges Goodlatte (2012/3/29)

Great news! We turned in our petition signatures, paid the state fee ($3480.00) in Richmond, and are on the ballot for the June 12th Republican Primary! In 79 days, and for the first time in 20 years, Virginians in the 6th District will have a constitutional conservative choice for their U.S. Representative! Thank you for making this happen! Y our precious donations made it easy for us to pay Richmond for the privilege of running this race. We've also been spending on media, ads, campaign materials and signs -- and we need your continued generosity to purchase more needed ads, signs and mailings. Thank you so much for your past contributions of time, energy, ideas, hard work and money to our campaign. We feel like winners already -- and now the race is moving into overdrive! We have...

Softball Questions: IRS Intimidation of Tea Party Groups (2012/3/29)

Below is an email I sent to Congressman Boustany’s office. Neal Patel was kind enough to send me clips of the hearing with IRS Commissioner Shulman. I am writing to ask your assistance. Please take the time to thoroughly review the piece in Right Side News I have included. Hyperlinks in the letter show actual copies of the IRS letters. It is well researched and factual. Then tell me why Commissioner Shulman was served up softballs by our side. When are we Republicans going to ask the tough questions? When will we start boring down on the over-reach of this administration’s bureaucracy? Can you assist in bringing this intimidation into public view? Neal, First let me thank you again for keeping us informed of this issue as it plays out. Only when we keep each other informed and are hone...

George Allen not on Senator DeMint’s list of conservatives (2012/3/29)

Email from Jamie Radtke: Yes, you heard that right! The story just broke three hours ago in the Washington Examiner and is titled, “Allen not on DeMint’s list of conservative Senate candidates.” Senator DeMint agrees with us. Sen. Jim DeMint singled out four candidates in Senate races across the country that he believes would help push the upper chamber and Republican Party in a more conservative direction. Absent from the list of those DeMint specifically targeted: Virginia’s Republican frontrunner George Allen. In fact, DeMint was critical of Tommy Thompson, the former Republican governor of Wisconsin who served as President George W. Bush’s secretary of health and human services. DeMint said Thompson was a “good guy” but they didn’t need another member of “retired go...

The United States of Lawlessness (2012/3/29)

It would appear that the United States has become a lawless country and I’m not sure that one could look at the events of the last 3 years and conclude anything else. Lets take a walk down memory lane for a moment shall we. During the 2008 elections, two thugs from the New Black Panther Party stood in front of a polling place in Philadelphia in an effort to intimidate voters. Thug 1 was holding a stick or a bat of some type while thug 2 stood there and looked stupid. The incident was caught on video, and brought to the attention of Eric Holder’s Justice Department. Nothing was done in what was a clear case of voter intimidation. After assuming office, our dear leader began appointing czars to implement policy. Not one or two but in excess of thirty! These czars are accountabl...

Richmond’s “K” Street Problem (2012/3/27)

A Letter To The Editor Submission: On the 6 th of March, Virginia had a presidential primary election. The Governor endorsed Mr. Romney, The Lt. Governor is his Virginia campaign manager and as a subsidiary of the establishment National Republican Party, it is difficult to believe that the Republican Party of Virginia did not look favorably upon Mr. Romney. I do not challenge the statement of the Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, that all of the candidates knew the rules and some just failed to achieve the minimum standard. The question therefore, is not if the resulting ballot and the subsequent allocation of state delegates were done in accordance with current law and RPV regulations, but rather, have these existing laws and regulations taken away from ...

Give Me Liberty, or Give Me ObamaCare! (2012/3/26)

The following is a guest post by Richmond Tea Party Chairman Joe Guarino. ---- An obvious play on Patrick Henry’s famous quote—“Give me liberty, give me death!”—this is the essential crux of the battle over the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., ObamaCare. Do we Americans desire the liberty on which our country was founded more than the police-state tactics of being forced to purchase a product against our will? Most Democrats, liberals, progressives, socialists, Marxists, communists, and fascists, along with most of the elite in big businesses, including the big insurance conglomerates, believe that all people breathing, living, and working on American soil should be required to purchase health insurance under government mandate and that this is more important than allowing these s...

History should be remembered not destroyed (2012/3/26)

The city Councilor of Charlottesville, Va. Kristin Szakos wants to remove historical statues. She wonders what others think about the Confederate Statues and what the statues portray to those visiting Charlottesville. I wonder how the city would be thought of, if they removed the statues. The Taliban in Afghanistan remove/destroyed history to suit their Muslim beliefs. A centuries old Buddhist Temple was destroyed to erase the truths. The City Councilor would fit in with the Taliban, wanting to erase history as she sees fit. Since it appears Mrs Szako is not a native Charlottesville resident, possibly not a Virginian either, I would like to point out some Virginia History. Almost one hundred and fifty one years ago on April 4, 1861 the Commonwealth of Virginia held a State...

The Real Cause of High Gas Prices (2012/3/23)

Towards the end of the Bush administration, our government began printing money at a record pace. That trend continued into the current administration. Today we are experiencing the effects of this irresponsible policy. Inflation is here in a big way. The price of groceries are up 5 percent since January with the cost of milk, eggs, meat and bread up 9 percent since the beginning of the year. Inflation has touched each and every one of us, and that is no more evident than at the gas station where gasoline prices are through the roof and rising steadily. It is basic economics that the more there is of something, the less it is worth. There is a reason after all that one of a kind items like fine art command such a high price. These same laws apply to our currency. Since there ...

Fauquier County Schools Superintendent Should Go. (2012/3/23)

As budget decision time for the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors nears, I wrote this letter to the Editor of the Fauquier Times Democrat. The focus of the entire county has been the school budget proposal put forth by Dr. Lewis, Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lewis' proposed budget would increase the school budget by $5 million, and many feel it is primarily intended to fund controversial diversity and other social engineering programs that Dr. Lewis has implemented. After the 1 Feb letter by Dr. Lewis which was printed in the FTD I wrote a reply which was also printed in which I said this, “The Superintendent is attempting to enlist teachers and sympathetic citizens to force the BoS to do the dirty work of extorting more money from the taxpayers… “ After the recent Public Hea...

The Real Obama Record (2012/3/21)

Just last week, the Obama campaigns propaganda wing put out a 17 minute video which tells the story of all of our dear leaders grand accomplishments. If you haven't seen it yet, save yourself the trouble because it is 17 minutes of bravo sierra which is fitting since that is pretty much what we have gotten from him for the last 3 years. Here is a video that actually tells the real story of the Obama presidency and his record of accomplishments using something known as facts. The left isn't all that familiar with what a fact so this might be hard for some on that side of the isle to comprehend. For the rest of us out there, this video brings back the not so fond memories of the past 3 years and reminds us just how critical it is to remove him from office in November. Dennis

Cowards and Fools (2012/3/19)

We are a nation of COWARDS. We let the federal government molest our children right in front of us while they sell us the foolish illusion of security. If you let the federal government touch your children, you are a coward. You do not deserve the liberty that our armed men and women have bled and died for. There is no excuse for this kind of behavior. Bow down to King Obama and lick the dirt from his boots. The ONLY proper response for a parent in this mans position is "You will not be touching my child today. I will not comply, and you should be ashamed to even ask."

Two Barrels Are Better Than One! (2012/3/16)

In the category of the best ways to tick off a liberal, two barrels are better than one. That is exactly what the new firearm coming to the market by Arsenal Firearm has, two barrels. Yup, a handgun with two barrels. From Arsenal Firearms: "To commemorate the legendary Colt 1911-A1 in the Centenary by making a true industrial market-ready double barrel .45 caliber pistol. We achieved success in the brief span of 6 months, after intense and round-the-clock 3D designing, stereolithographic modeling and parts machining." This AF2011 is basically two 1911's put together with the option of 2 independent triggers or 2 triggers permanently joined together. This firearm has two 8 round magazines meaning when the triggers are joined, you have the capability to fire two .45 caliber rounds at t...

Richmond Democrats…Time To Get Something Done! (2012/3/13)

The Commonwealth of Virginia has just over 8 million citizens. Of those 8 million, just over 100 thousand are public sector employees. Police, teachers, fire fighters, and an untold number of other job descriptions. These employees work from some 249 separate state agencies. This 2012 General Assembly has made an effort to combine, reduce and eliminate some of these agencies. Be that as it may, none will operate for much longer if our Senate Democrat friends in Richmond don’t accept reality. They no longer have the majority in the Senate as a result of the people’s vote. Aside from the state funding requirements there are over 850 cities and towns inside of 95 counties state-wide. Each of these bodies have a block of County Supervisors or City Council Members, charged with providing pu...

Get Involved or Do Nothing… (2012/3/13)

By Scott Cooper I have felt since last summer, and I still believe that our Presidential nominee would not be decided until the actual convention in August in Tampa. That being the case, there are two important points for my friends who don’t pay attention or engage until the last minute. 1. If you hope to have influence in that process, you need to get involved in the GOP at your local level. If you are not yet engaged – you are running out of time. In Virginia every locality is having Mass Meetings, where local leadership will be decided. At those meetings it will also be decided which Delegates will go to our State Convention. That will lead to the process of who will be chosen to represent you at the National Convention in Tampa. Click here to learn about your localiti...

Virginia - (Sussex/VAZ088) - Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Virginia Issued by the National Weather Service

Special Weather Statement - Sussex (Virginia) (2011/2/20)

CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD... PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY...MARGARETTSVILLE... AHOSKIE...ELIZABETH CITY...EDENTON...COROLLA...LOUISA... FARMVILLE...GOOCHLAND...ASHLAND...SOUTH HILL...CREWE... COLONIAL HEIGHTS...RICHMOND...TAPPAHANNOCK...LAWRENCEVILLE... PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA...WAKEFIELD...WILLIAMSBURG... POQUOSON...FRANKLIN...NEWPORT NEWS...HAMPTON...CHINCOTEAGUE... WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA...EASTVILLE 827 PM EST SUN FEB 20 2011 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER MONDAY... SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE LATE TONIGHT AS A WARM FRONT CROSSES THE AREA. THE WINDS WILL BECOME GUSTY MONDAY WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 20 TO 30 MPH. THE WIND...COMBINED WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVELS BETWEEN 30 TO 40 PERCENT ALONG WITH DRY FUELS WILL ALLOW ANY FIRE TO QUICKLY SPREAD. RESIDENTS ARE URG...

Red Flag Warning - Sussex (Virginia) (2011/2/18)

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY. * TIMING: FROM MID MORNING SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. * WINDS: NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS BETWEEN 35 AND 45 MPH. * HUMIDITY: DROPPING TO 10 TO 15 PERCENT INLAND...AND 15 TO 20 PERCENT NEAR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY AND THE ATLANTIC COAST. * TEMPERATURES: FROM AROUND 60 FROM LOUISA EAST TO THE NORTHERN NECK...TO THE MIDDLE 60S OVER SOUTHERN VIRGINIA. * FUEL MOISTURE: LESS THAN 7 PERCENT. * IMPACTS: CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...ALLOWING FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF WILDFIRES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS...

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Winter Storm Watch - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/12/25)

ACCUMULATING SNOW IS EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... NCZ012-102-VAZ063-065-066-070-071-079>083-087>098-251615- /O.EXB.KAKQ.WS.A.0007.101226T0000Z-101227T0000Z/ NORTHAMPTON NC-OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK-HANOVER-MECKLENBURG- LUNENBURG-CHESTERFIELD-HENRICO-BRUNSWICK-DINWIDDIE-PRINCE GEORGE- CHARLES CITY-NEW KENT-GREENSVILLE-SUSSEX-SURRY-JAMES CITY-YORK- SOUTHAMPTON-ISLE OF WIGHT-NEWPORT NEWS/HAMPTON-NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH- SUFFOLK-CHESAPEAKE-VIRGINIA BEACH- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MARGARETTSVILLE...COROLLA...ASHLAND... SOUTH HILL...COLONIAL HEIGHTS...RICHMOND...LAWRENCEVILLE... PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA...WAKEFIELD...WILLIAMSBURG... POQUOSON...FRANKLIN...NEWPORT NEWS...HAMPTON 312 AM EST SAT DEC 25 2010 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... THE NATION...

Special Weather Statement - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/12/17)

CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD... PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY...LOUISA...FARMVILLE... GOOCHLAND...ASHLAND...SOUTH HILL...CREWE...COLONIAL HEIGHTS... RICHMOND...TAPPAHANNOCK...LAWRENCEVILLE...PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL... EMPORIA...WAKEFIELD...WILLIAMSBURG...POQUOSON...FRANKLIN... NEWPORT NEWS...HAMPTON...CHINCOTEAGUE...WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA... EASTVILLE 951 PM EST THU DEC 16 2010 ...HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING... TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN WELL BELOW FREEZING OVERNIGHT THROUGH THE FRIDAY MORNING RUSH. THE SNOW...SLEET..AND ICE THAT OCCURRED ON THURSDAY WILL LEAD TO VERY HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS...UNTIL TEMPERATURES RISE ABOVE FREEZING BY MID MORNING FRIDAY. MOTORISTS WILL NEED TO BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SLICK SPOTS...AN...

Freeze Warning - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/11/8)

MARGARETTSVILLE...AHOSKIE... PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA...WAKEFIELD...FRANKLIN 858 PM EST SUN NOV 7 2010 ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EST MONDAY... THE COMBINATION OF CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS WILL ALLOW TEMPERATURES TO DROP TO AROUND FREEZING EARLY MONDAY MORNING ACROSS INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA...AND INTERIOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA. LOOK FOR TEMPERATURES TO AVERAGE BETWEEN 29 TO 32 DEGREES AROUND SUNRISE. HOWEVER...LOCAL VARIATION WILL EXIST...WITH TEMPERATURES LIKELY STAYING JUST ABOVE FREEZING OVER THE MORE URBAN LOCATIONS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION. && $$ 44 Issuing Weathe...

Flash Flood Watch - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/9/30)

MARGARETTSVILLE...AHOSKIE... ELIZABETH CITY...EDENTON...COROLLA...FARMVILLE...SOUTH HILL... CREWE...COLONIAL HEIGHTS...LAWRENCEVILLE...PETERSBURG... HOPEWELL...EMPORIA...WAKEFIELD...FRANKLIN 808 AM EDT THU SEP 30 2010 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... THE FLASH FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR * PORTIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS...IN NORTH CAROLINA...BERTIE...CAMDEN... CHOWAN...GATES...HERTFORD...INLAND CURRITUCK...NORTHAMPTON NC...OUTER BANKS CURRITUCK...PASQUOTANK AND PERQUIMANS. IN VIRGINIA...AMELIA...BRUNSWICK...CHESAPEAKE...CHESTERFIELD... CUMBERLAND...DINWIDDIE...GREENSVILLE...ISLE OF WIGHT... LUNENBURG...MECKLENBURG...NORFOLK/PORTSMOUTH...NOTTOWAY... POWHATAN...PRINCE EDWARD...PRINCE GEORGE...SOUTHAMPTON... SUFFOLK.....

Flood Warning - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/9/30)

CHARLES CITY COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ROXBURY...CHARLES CITY... EASTERN ESSEX COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF TAPPAHANNOCK... KING AND QUEEN COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF KING AND QUEEN COURTHOUSE... SOUTHEASTERN KING WILLIAM COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...WEST POINT...KING WILLIAM... NEW KENT COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...TALLEYSVILLE...NEW KENT... RICHMOND COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...WARSAW...ROBLEY... SOUTHEASTERN WESTMORELAND COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF MONTROSS... GLOUCESTER COUNTY IN EASTERN VIRGINIA... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...GLOUCESTER POIN...

Special Weather Statement - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/9/16)

MARGARETTSVILLE...AHOSKIE... ELIZABETH CITY...EDENTON...LOUISA...FARMVILLE...GOOCHLAND... ASHLAND...SOUTH HILL...CREWE...COLONIAL HEIGHTS...RICHMOND... TAPPAHANNOCK...LAWRENCEVILLE...PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA... WAKEFIELD...WILLIAMSBURG...POQUOSON...FRANKLIN...NEWPORT NEWS... HAMPTON 401 PM EDT WED SEP 15 2010 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THURSDAY ACROSS CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA... SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE THURSDAY AHEAD A COLD FRONT. WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN 10 AND 15 MPH...WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH....TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 80S TO AROUND 90...RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES BETWEEN 30 AND 40 PERCENT...AND DECREASING FUEL MOISTURE...WILL COMBINE TO PRODUCE CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FIRE GROWTH. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK FOR WILDFIRES THURSDAY ACROSS ALL OF CEN...

Special Weather Statement - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/9/8)

LOUISA...FARMVILLE...GOOCHLAND... ASHLAND...SOUTH HILL...CREWE...COLONIAL HEIGHTS...RICHMOND... LAWRENCEVILLE...PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA...WAKEFIELD... WILLIAMSBURG...FRANKLIN 849 PM EDT WED SEP 8 2010 ...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THURSDAY AFTERNOON... RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN 20 AND 30 PERCENT ACROSS MUCH OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN VIRGINIA ON THURSDAY. THE DRY CONDITIONS WILL COMBINE WITH NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH...WITH GUSTS OF 15 TO 20 MPH...RESULTING IN AN INCREASED FIRE DANGER THREAT FOR THE REGION. RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION HANDLING ANY POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCE...INCLUDING MACHINERY... CIGARETTES...AND MATCHES. BE SURE TO PROPERLY DISCARD ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. ANY DRY GRASSES AND TREE LITTER THAT IGNITE WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO ...

Heat Advisory - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/7/22)

MARGARETTSVILLE...AHOSKIE... ELIZABETH CITY...EDENTON...LOUISA...FARMVILLE...GOOCHLAND... ASHLAND...SOUTH HILL...CREWE...COLONIAL HEIGHTS...RICHMOND... TAPPAHANNOCK...LAWRENCEVILLE...PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA... WAKEFIELD...WILLIAMSBURG...POQUOSON...FRANKLIN...NEWPORT NEWS... HAMPTON...CHINCOTEAGUE...WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA...EASTVILLE 906 PM EDT THU JUL 22 2010 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY... A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO CLIMB INTO THE MID 90S TO AROUND 100 DEGREES FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THESE TEMPERATURES...IN TANDEM WITH HIGH HUMIDITY...WILL PRODUCE HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 AND 109 DEGREES FRIDAY AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL HEAT ADVISORIES WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED THROUGH THE WEEKEND AS THE HE...

Heat Advisory - Sussex (Virginia) (2010/6/24)

MARGARETTSVILLE...AHOSKIE... ELIZABETH CITY...EDENTON...LOUISA...FARMVILLE...GOOCHLAND... ASHLAND...SOUTH HILL...CREWE...COLONIAL HEIGHTS...RICHMOND... TAPPAHANNOCK...LAWRENCEVILLE...PETERSBURG...HOPEWELL...EMPORIA... WAKEFIELD...WILLIAMSBURG...POQUOSON...FRANKLIN...NEWPORT NEWS... HAMPTON 341 PM EDT THU JUN 24 2010 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AROUND 100 DEGREES AND MODERATELY HIGH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...WILL PRODUCE DANGEROUS HEAT INDEX VALUES TO AROUND 105 DEGREES THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SPEND TIME OUTDOORS THIS AFTERNOON...BE CERTAIN TO PREPARE FOR THE HEAT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THA...

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories in Virginia (Sussex/VAZ088) (2010/4/30)
There are no active watches, warnings or advisories

VFW VA Post 5371 - Emporia

VFW Foundation Announces 2011 Burger King" Unmet Needs Fundraiser (2011/10/25)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, participating Burger King® Restaurants will be raising funds for the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program throughout the month of November through the annual Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser. Over 1,200 Burger King® Restaurants have participated since 2007 and have raised over $1.3 million in support of the program. Burger King® customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more at participating locations across the country as the proceeds will help military families in need pay for essentials such as rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expenses, vehicle repairs and food. Read more

VFW Foundation Announces 2011 Burger King" Unmet Needs Fundraiser (2011/10/25)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, participating Burger King® Restaurants will be raising funds for the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program throughout the month of November through the annual Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser. Over 1,200 Burger King® Restaurants have participated since 2007 and have raised over $1.3 million in support of the program. Burger King® customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more at participating locations across the country as the proceeds will help military families in need pay for essentials such as rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expenses, vehicle repairs and food. Read more

First Amendment Prevails at Houston VA National Cemetary (2011/10/25)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars today(Friday) declared victory in a Federal Lawsuit ( Rainey v VA) filed over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Federal District Judge Lynn N. Hughes signed a consent decree ordering the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to lift the ban on prayer and the word "God" at national cemeteries, to revoke national policies hostile to religion, and to reopen the Chapel which identity was previously changed to "meeting facility" at the Houston National Cemetery. Texas-based Liberty Institute filed suit on behalf of the VFW over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Officials tol...

First Amendment Prevails at Houston VA National Cemetary (2011/10/25)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars today(Friday) declared victory in a Federal Lawsuit ( Rainey v VA) filed over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Federal District Judge Lynn N. Hughes signed a consent decree ordering the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to lift the ban on prayer and the word "God" at national cemeteries, to revoke national policies hostile to religion, and to reopen the Chapel which identity was previously changed to "meeting facility" at the Houston National Cemetery. Texas-based Liberty Institute filed suit on behalf of the VFW over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Officials tol...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anne Atkins (804) 371-0441 New legislation provides vital records to veterans at no cost, hunting licenses at reduced cost RICHMOND —Two pieces of legislation passed unanimously by the 2011 General Assembly and signed into law by Governor McDonnell will provide veterans with copies of vital records at no cost and hunting licenses at a reduced cost. Vital records at no cost Veterans and their survivors may receive a certified copy of vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records at no charge if the records will be used to obtain military service-connected benefits. The legislation was patroned by Delegate Massie and Senator Northam. To obtain more information, veterans o...

VA News Highlights (2011/9/14)

Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days. Click the links to read the full stories. Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs. VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records. VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits. VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated wi...

VA News Highlights (2011/9/14)

Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days. Click the links to read the full stories. Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs. VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records. VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits. VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated wi...

National Convention Wrap Up (2011/9/14)

America’s largest organization of combat veterans has elected a Vietnam War veteran to head the 1.5 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Richard L. DeNoyer, a resident of Middleton, Massachusetts, was elected VFW Commander-in-Chief on September 1, 2011, during the 112th VFW National Convention, held August 27 – September 1, in San Antonio, Texas. Click here to read DeNoyer's acceptance speech. Also elected were John Hamilton, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, of St. Augustine, Florida, and William Thien, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, of Georgetown, Indiana. Several major measures affecting the operation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were also approved during the business sesssion. Click here to read a summary by North Carolina VFW Member Ken Sell...

National Convention Wrap Up (2011/9/14)

America’s largest organization of combat veterans has elected a Vietnam War veteran to head the 1.5 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Richard L. DeNoyer, a resident of Middleton, Massachusetts, was elected VFW Commander-in-Chief on September 1, 2011, during the 112th VFW National Convention, held August 27 – September 1, in San Antonio, Texas. Click here to read DeNoyer's acceptance speech. Also elected were John Hamilton, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, of St. Augustine, Florida, and William Thien, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, of Georgetown, Indiana. Several major measures affecting the operation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were also approved during the business sesssion. Click here to read a summary by North Carolina VFW Member Ken Sell...

"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video (2011/9/14)

Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011. Our thanks to all who participated in the production. Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks. And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!

"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video (2011/9/14)

Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011. Our thanks to all who participated in the production. Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks. And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!

VFW Chides White House, Texas Governor for No-Show (2011/8/22)

KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 22, 2011 - The White House will not be sending a representative to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 112th National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, drawing harsh criticism and a rebuke from the leadership of the nation's largest combat veteran's organization. "The VFW has had a long-standing tradition of inviting the sitting president to address our convention. We want to know where he stands on veterans' affairs, and we want those remarks made in public and on the record," said Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the nearly 2 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries. "When the President is unable to attend, it has always been customary for the White House to choose a high-level administration offic...

VFW Chides White House, Texas Governor for No-Show (2011/8/22)

KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 22, 2011 - The White House will not be sending a representative to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 112th National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, drawing harsh criticism and a rebuke from the leadership of the nation's largest combat veteran's organization. "The VFW has had a long-standing tradition of inviting the sitting president to address our convention. We want to know where he stands on veterans' affairs, and we want those remarks made in public and on the record," said Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the nearly 2 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries. "When the President is unable to attend, it has always been customary for the White House to choose a high-level administration offic...

VFW letter: the debt deal's done, now what? (2011/8/2)

Dear VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and Supporters: The president this afternoon signed congressional legislation to raise the federal debt limit and reduce government spending. The larger question is now how this all impacts veterans, service members, their families and survivors. The measure passed by the Senate today and in the House yesterday will raise the $14.3 trillion debt limit by at least $2.1 trillion. An additional $500 billion could come in the fall, provided two-thirds of Congress approves. The final increase, expected early next year, would provide the Treasury enough borrowing power to pay its bills into 2013. The deal also calls for sharp cuts in agency spending --- about $917 billion over the next decade --- starting with a $25 billion reduction in fiscal year 2012, which begins O...

VFW letter: the debt deal's done, now what? (2011/8/2)

Dear VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and Supporters: The president this afternoon signed congressional legislation to raise the federal debt limit and reduce government spending. The larger question is now how this all impacts veterans, service members, their families and survivors. The measure passed by the Senate today and in the House yesterday will raise the $14.3 trillion debt limit by at least $2.1 trillion. An additional $500 billion could come in the fall, provided two-thirds of Congress approves. The final increase, expected early next year, would provide the Treasury enough borrowing power to pay its bills into 2013. The deal also calls for sharp cuts in agency spending --- about $917 billion over the next decade --- starting with a $25 billion reduction in fiscal year 2012, which begins O...

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