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Virginia Supreme Court Rules State Can Remove Lee Statue
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 2, 2021
After a year and a half of legal battles the Supreme Court of Virginia cleared Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to remove a statute of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from downtown Richmond Thursday. Brad Kutner has more.
Virginia Monuments Prove to Be a Topic of Debate for Lawmakers in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 31, 2020
A statue of segregationist Harry Byrd stands at Virginia’s capitol.
Statues of Robert E. Lee and Harry Byrd have become flashpoints for lawmakers this year. Michael Pope reports.
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- CDC Director Backs COVID Booster Plan And Makes An Additional Recommendation September 24, 2021
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