Hampton Roads

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  The Myth of Mike Mather, WTKR’s Lazy Delegates

  May 24, 2012

  Mike Mather and WTKR in a special report, “uncovered” some lazy delegates. But here’s the truth.

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  Hampton Roads Republican US Senate Debate Summary

  May 12, 2012

  The intensity of candidate interaction on stage was much more heated than Roanoke two weeks ago. George Allen, Bishop EW Jackson, Bob Marshall, and Jamie Radtke came together for a rematch in their mutual quest to be the lead fighter against Tim Kaine after June 12.

• Questions about the Light Rail Question

  April 12, 2012

  Regarding light rail, Virginia Beach, you may rest a little easier knowing that you may have a choice in the matter come November 6th.The problem is you may not know what your choices are.

• Senator Harry Blevins Kills “Tebow Bill”

  March 1, 2012

  Republican Chesepeake Senator Harry Blevins killed the so called “Tebow Bill” in the Senate Education and Health committee. This is yet another instance of conservative legislation being killed at the behest of a Republican.

• Rigell Slaps Buffett

  January 14, 2012

  “Dear Mr. Buffett,

  I appreciate and gladly accept your generous offer to match contributions that Republican Members of Congress make to pay down the federal debt. I voluntarily contribute 15% of my Congressional salary to pay down the debt, which amounted to $23,103.33 in 2011. My contribution in 2012 will be approximately $26,100.”

• ODU Approves Campus Gun Ban

  January 12, 2012

  Old Dominion University’s Board of Visitors has approved a ban on everyone (except law enforcement officers) from bringing a gun on campus.  Bearing Drift reported earlier about the ban and [...]

• Virginia Beach named best-managed city in America

  January 6, 2012

  Congratulations to the City of Virginia Beach on being named by the financial news website 24/7 Wall St. as the best-managed city in the United States! According [...]

• Transportation Projects Progress in NOVA and Hampton Roads

  December 5, 2011

  Northern Virginia commuters rarely get good news, but tonight (after rush hour, mind you) a new lane opens on I-66 between Fairfax Drive and Sycamore Street in [...]

• Guest Post: Moss victory gives local Tea Party a municipal beachhead

  November 21, 2011

  Could Va. Beach become the new Tea Party poster child for local government reform? John Moss, the conservative councilman-elect who just toppled the entire Va. Beach power broker establishment in one fell swoop on Nov. 8, thinks so.

• Guest post: Calabrese announces candidacy for Norfolk City Council

  November 21, 2011

  Community leader, Marcus Calabrese, announces his run for Norfolk City Council and explains his reason for running.

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