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Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recount
Read full article: Virginia certifies John McGuire as primary winner over Rep. Bob Good, who says he'll seek a recountThe Virginia State Board of Elections has certified the apparent defeat of Republican congressman Bob Good, one of America’s most conservative congressmen, to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the state’s June 18 primaries.
Cliffhanger Virginia race between Good and Trump-backed challenger is too close to call
Read full article: Cliffhanger Virginia race between Good and Trump-backed challenger is too close to callThe Associated Press says a tightly contested race in Virginia between one of America’s most conservative congressmen and a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump is too close to call.
Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challenger
Read full article: Bob Good hopes final vote count will put him ahead of Trump-endorsed challengerConservative Virginia Congressman Bob Good is asking for patience as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday’s primary will allow him to fend off a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act
Read full article: Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery ActThe U.S. Department of Education says Liberty University has agreed to pay an unprecedented $14 million fine after the large Christian school in Virginia failed to disclose information about crimes on campus.
How police are using cameras in school zones to catch speeders
Read full article: How police are using cameras in school zones to catch speedersAs more and more localities are using the technology, or talking about adding the technology, the Solutionaries team is working for you on if it’s really a solution to the speeding problem.
‘Wage a war on woke:’ Gov. DeSantis speaks at Liberty University after signing 6-week abortion ban
Read full article: ‘Wage a war on woke:’ Gov. DeSantis speaks at Liberty University after signing 6-week abortion banFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Friday morning at Liberty University’s convocation.
‘A blessing’: Liberty students meet on bus, discover they lived in the same Chinese orphanage
Read full article: ‘A blessing’: Liberty students meet on bus, discover they lived in the same Chinese orphanageLiberty University students, Ally Cole and Ruby Wierzbicki, started out a regular Wednesday bus ride to campus complete strangers, but after sparking conversation with each other, they found out they have more in common than they thought.
Jack Daniel's master distiller stepping down after 12 years
Read full article: Jack Daniel's master distiller stepping down after 12 yearsAfter 12 years of leading production of the powerhouse Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, Arnett is stepping down as master distiller at the Tennessee distillery, the company announced Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)LOUISVILLE, Ky. After 12 years of leading production of the powerhouse Jack Daniel's whiskey brand, Jeff Arnett is stepping down as master distiller, the company announced Thursday. As master distiller, Arnett was responsible for overall whiskey-making operations at the famed distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Several flavored whiskeys launched, including Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey, Tennessee Fire and Tennessee Apple. Arnett most recently turned his expertise toward the crafting of Jack Daniels Tennessee Rye, the first new grain bill from the Jack Daniel Distillery since Prohibition.
Falwell says he's resigned from Liberty University
Read full article: Falwell says he's resigned from Liberty UniversityFILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 file photo, Jerry Falwell Jr., right, answers a student's question, accompanied by his wife, Becki, during a town hall meeting on the opioid crisis at a convocation at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. On Aug. 7, 2020, Falwell stepped down, at least temporarily, from his role as the president of the school. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Falwell says wife had affair, family faced blackmail attempt
Read full article: Falwell says wife had affair, family faced blackmail attemptFILE -This Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 file photo shows Rev. Jerry Falwell Jr., right, and his wife, Becky during after a town hall at a convocation at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Falwell Jr. says he is seeking help for the "emotional toll" from an affair his wife had with a man who he says later threatened his family. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
I just couldnt resist: Actor Dennis Quaid adopts shelter cat named Dennis Quaid
Read full article: I just couldnt resist: Actor Dennis Quaid adopts shelter cat named Dennis QuaidQuaid couldnt pass up adopting the little guy with his name from the Lynchburg Humane Society. The name certainly sparked a lot of buzz after WSLS 10 News featured Dennis Quaid during a newscast last week. I was like there is no way this is real, like, someone is pranking us, said Danielle Ulmer, Lynchburg Humane Society, Adoption Center Manager. Once Jellinek convinced the shelter staff that he and Quaid werent internet trolls or crazy people, they got to meet Dennis Quaid, the cat, via Zoom. Lynchburg Humane Socitey's Danielle Ulmer holding Dennis Quaid, while introducing him to his new owner, Dennis Quaid.
3 football players announce plans to transfer from Liberty
Read full article: 3 football players announce plans to transfer from LibertyLYNCHBURG, Va. Three football players at Liberty University say they have entered the transfer portal, with two of them citing racial insensitivity by the university's leadership or similar reasons for their decisions. Kei'Trel Clark and Tayvion Land, both sophomore defensive backs, and senior linebacker Waylen Cozad all announced their intentions on Twitter. Clark and Land, who are Black, cited racial or cultural concerns with the leadership at the evangelical school. In it, he praised the coaches and players he worked with, but said his decision was bigger than football.Land specifically cited racial insensitivity displayed by leadership at Liberty. Women's basketball player Asia Todd announced about two weeks ago that racial insensitivity that did not align with my moral compass or personal convictions caused her to leave.
Texas Roadhouse to donate 100% of profits to hurricane relief efforts on Sept. 27
Read full article: Texas Roadhouse to donate 100% of profits to hurricane relief efforts on Sept. 27ROANOKE, Va. – Texas Roadhouse announced that more than 500 of its locations nationwide will be donating all of their profits to The American Red Cross next week. On Sept. 27, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., 100 percent of profits will go to help those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Texas Roadhouse has locations in Roanoke, Christiansburg and Lynchburg. Click here to find the nearest location to you.