Posts Tagged Lexington
Dealing With A Confederate Past is Nothing New to Lexington
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 12, 2017
A statue commemorating Stonewall Jackson on VMI’s campus in Lexington. (Credit: Rob / Flickr)
Cities across the country are grappling with removing Confederate symbols. And perhaps nowhere is Confederate past and present more intertwined than in Lexington. Jessie Knadler looks at how the issues that spilled over into violence in Charlottesville last month have been playing out in Lexington for years.
Report on Rockbridge Social Services Shows Negligence, No Charges
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 11, 2017
Credit: Virginia Department of Social Services
A long awaited report looking into Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services was unsealed this month. In it, the Special Grand Jury concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to bring charges. Jessie Knadler reports.
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From NPR News- Japanese Elections Strengthen Abe, Reward His Gamble October 22, 2017A month ago, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called a snap-election, despite his dismal approval ratings over the summer. Exit polls show his party taking a clear majority of seats in parliament.
- Mainland Colleges Offer In-State Tuition To Students Affected By Hurricane Maria October 22, 2017State colleges, community colleges and one private university are working to help students in Puerto Rico and beyond continue their education.
- Blending Techno And Tradition: You Should Be Dancing ... With Sake October 22, 2017Electronic musician and craft sake maker Richie Hawtin is exploring the connection between the Japanese drink and music, and claims that melding the two results in a "beautifully hypnotic experience."
- Democrats Eye A Rare Opportunity In Alabama Senate Race October 22, 2017While Alabama hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate in 25 years, Doug Jones, a former federal prosecutor, may have an opening because of the the controversial record of his GOP opponent, Roy Moore.
- The Russia Investigations: Interference Impacted Real Life; Senators Propose New Law October 22, 2017Stories pile up about real-life activity linked to Russian influence-mongers, senators pitch new law on digital political ads and committee hearing postponed for Trump's longtime personal lawyer.
- Japanese Elections Strengthen Abe, Reward His Gamble October 22, 2017
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- T-Charge: New London traffic charge comes into force October 22, 2017The cost of driving in central London will almost double for some motorists under the new scheme.
- Brexit: Business leaders call for swift transition deal October 22, 2017Britain's five biggest business lobby groups sign a letter calling for a swift transition deal.
- Nuneaton bowling alley siege: Man arrested October 22, 2017Two hostages were held by a suspected gunman in an incident police say was unconnected to terrorism.
- Patients need rest, not antibiotics, say health officials October 22, 2017Health officials say many illnesses get better on their own and patients don't need prescriptions.
- Craigslist sales of cocaine and stolen passports exposed October 22, 2017Secret filming shows a reporter buying drugs and illegal goods advertised on the classified ads site.
- T-Charge: New London traffic charge comes into force October 22, 2017
