Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA) articles from May 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA) archives from May 2007

Making bucks from bucking: Breeder for rodeos is rewarded when bulls put on a good show.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Paul Woody May 31--Pamplona does not call to Scott Morton. He can run with the bulls anytime he wishes, and he never has to leave his ranch in Blackstone to do it. Bulls are Morton's business. He works with them every day,...

Va. has a $44 million winner.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Jeff E. Schapiro May 31--One thing about winning the $44 million Mega Millions jackpot: whoever's got the lucky ticket can afford to laugh at gas prices. Though no one has claimed the prize, a winning ticket was sold Monday...

Wearing seatbelts stressed.
May 31, 2007... Byline: By Mark Bowes May 31----By the numbers Philip M. Bishop has little patience for drivers who aren't buckled up. When he stops a traffic offender who isn't restrained, virtually no excuse will dissuade him from writing a...

Richmond probes weekend shooting: Police investigating whether Gilpin Court death was accident.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Jim Nolan May 31--Richmond authorities probing the weekend shooting death of a man in Gilpin Court are investigating whether the victim may have been accidentally killed. Officials said Jerry Miles was in a gold Lexus with...

Five indicted in identity-theft ring: Officials: Defendants stole bank info from Hanover gas station.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Melodie N. Martin May 31--More than 500 people have become victims of an identity-theft ring that stole customers' bank information from a Hanover County gas station, federal officials say. The information was used to...

Watergate lawyer S.A. Garrison dies: Roanoke native also was active in politics, human-rights issues.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Jeremy Slayton May 31--Samuel Alexander Garrison III, who played a significant role in the Watergate proceedings, died Sunday after a long battle with leukemia. He was 65. A Roanoke native, Mr. Garrison served as the deputy...

Pay raise urged for Petersburg teachers: Parents, leaders say this is crucial in effort to improve schools.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Olympia Meola May 31--Not long ago, James Williams was an apathetic parent with two children in the Petersburg school system. A string of concerns caught his attention and inspired his involvement. Yesterday morning he stood...

Credit union is target of scam: Phishers send bogus e-mails to members of Chesterfield Federal to steal information.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Carol Hazard May 31--Chesterfield Federal Credit Union is under attack by phishers -- people trying to steal information online. "It's been a crazy couple of days," said Chris Miller, marketing manager for the credit union....

New Kent topples Powhatan: Mills outduels Davis; Bauer's RBI single the difference in win.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 31--POWHATAN -- File the latest New Kent-Powhatan softball game in the "can you believe it happened again" category. New Kent of the Bay Rivers District and Powhatan of the Southside District hooked up...

EDITORIAL: Red and Gold.(Editorial)
May 31, 2007... May 31--Yesterday the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross earned a gold star. The board of directors named Reggie Gordon its new CEO. The organization and the individual make a perfect match. Executive director of the...

EDITORIAL: Free to Intimidate.(Editorial)
May 31, 2007... May 31--Fights between businesses and unions often involve arcane rules and regulations designed either to create an advantage for one side or to eliminate an advantage enjoyed by the other side. On occasion, though, a labor dispute...

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va., Ray McAllister column: Oregon Hill won't win VCU battle.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Ray McAllister May 31--Oregon Hill's still whining about VCU. It's been what, 20 years? A hundred? Not that we're not sympathetic. This is a storied working-class neighborhood just south of Virginia Commonwealth...

Supervalu chief testifies: He says his company lived up to its commitment to help Richmond grocer go forward.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Bill Mckelway May 31--You'll never see it in the industry mission statement, but the first rule of thumb in the grocery business might be, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." Former Richmond grocer Jonathan F. "Johnny"...

Officers' sacrifice honored: Va. law-enforcement officers killed in line of duty remembered.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Michael Hardy May 31--Ten Virginia law-enforcement officers have lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. Their sacrifice and their families' suffering received public thanks at the State Capitol last night. ...

Ex-SunTrust loan officer admits guilt in fraud case.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Bill Wasson May 31--A former Richmond banker pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of bank fraud involving a $450,000 loan obtained ostensibly to aid his alma mater, Hampden-Sydney College. Instead of going to the all-male...

Local speller fails to advance in bee: She trips on 'incompatible'; Haymarket resident moves up.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Lindsay Kastner May 31--WASHINGTON -- Lizzie Barnett's hopes at a national spelling title were dashed yesterday when she failed to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2007 Scripps National Spelling Bee. In the bee's...

Stosch, Blackburn trade views at candidates forum.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Tyler Whitley May 31--Because he believes in free enterprise, he would not abolish payday lending in Virginia, Republican state Senate candidate Joe Blackburn told a senior-citizens forum yesterday. Some hard-pressed people...

Gordon to rejoin Red Cross: Richmond chapter he served in as a youth names him its CEO.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Will Jones May 31--Reginald E. Gordon will be the next chief executive officer of the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross. The appointment reunites Gordon with the disaster-relief agency he served as a student...

Va. unemployment rate dips to 2.9 percent: All 10 of the state's metro areas report decline in April compared with March rates.
May 31, 2007... Byline: John Reid Blackwell May 31--Virginia's unemployment rate dropped from March to April as hiring picked up in construction and tourism-related jobs. The state's jobless rate was 2.9 percent in April, down from 3.1 percent in...

Area transit called underfunded: Conference attendees say recent deal offers 'a drop in the bucket'.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Greg Edwards May 31--Regional transportation needs remain underfunded despite a compromise this year by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine and state lawmakers that provides for $3 billion in borrowing for transportation projects statewide....

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va., Bob Lipper column: Rodriguez, Kobe shake things up.(Column)
May 31, 2007... Byline: Bob Lipper May 31--It's not much of a stretch to say we're ga-ga over celebrities in this great land of ours -- the only thing floating our kayaks more than celebrities being the delightful convergence of celebrities and...

Long journey, coveted trophy: Devvarman took advantage of big effort to secure crown.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Jeff White May 31--CHARLOTTESVILLE Somdev Devvarman kept his prize nearby yesterday, the trophy he received for winning the NCAA singles title in Athens, Ga. It's not huge -- maybe a foot high -- but the accomplishment it...

Actor Joy takes a shot: Making his first film, 'Beast of Burden,' just 'fell together'.
May 31, 2007... Byline: By Daniel Neman May 31--Mark Joy has been trying for years to get one movie or another made. The actor has made plenty of other people's films, including Kevin Smith's "Dogma" and John Waters' "Pecker." But his dream was to...

Acappella's food hits right notes: After singing the praises of its German offerings, Italian dishes seem offkey.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Dana Craig May 31--Unless you're afloat in a stein-wielding sea of Oktoberfest revelers, getting your hands on German food in Richmond isn't easy. Why are German restaurants so few and far between? Perhaps it's because...

Witness lacking in Vick probe: Prosecutor says no one has said 'I was there' at purported dogfights.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Kiran Krishnamurthy May 31--SURRY -- The prosecutor handling the investigation into alleged dogfighting at the Surry County home of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick says he has not heard from anyone who witnessed such...

EDITORIAL: First Fridays.(Editorial)
May 31, 2007... May 31--The First Fridays celebrations transform downtown into a theater. The stars are Richmonders out for serious fun. The party-goers cruise galleries, enjoy the eats, dance to the tunes, and exchange thoughts on the Ashcan School or, for...

Indians' slam decisive in win: Homers by Schoeffel, Jones send Powhatan back to state tourney.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 31--POWHATAN -- Two unproductive trips to the plate and "an almost got it" with two runners on in his third at-bat had Powhatan's Corey Jones itching for another chance. Thanks to a monster home run by...

There goes the band: Replacing your frontman can be a very, very bad idea (listening, Aerosmith?).
May 31, 2007... Byline: Melissa Ruggieri May 31--So there's a rumor going around that Steven Tyler is leaving Aerosmith. Perhaps you read it earlier this week in the New York Post. As the story -- or nonstory -- goes, a "spy" said Tyler's daughter...

Music Notes.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Melissa Ruggieri May 31--ON TV --Today: This season's "American Idol" finalists drop by "Today"; in late night, Miranda Lambert repeats on Craig Ferguson. --Tomorrow: Daughtry rocks "Good Morning America,"...

On the wings of defense: Mills Godwin turns back Rapids; Eagles, Lumpkin to face Atlee.
May 31, 2007... Byline: Liz Keller May 31--MIDLOTHIAN -- Top-seeded Mills Godwin asserted its dominance in the Central Region last night with a 1-0 win over fourth-seeded James River in the girls soccer semifinals at Cosby High School. All the...

EDITORIAL: Can't Use Them.(Editorial)
May 30, 2007... May 30--Two new biographies of Hillary Clinton will hit the shelves next month. The books reportedly contain unflattering information about their subject. The news creates a conundrum for certain conservatives -- i.e., for those who...

Employee loses pay bias case.
May 30, 2007... Byline: John Reid Blackwell May 30--Workers will have a tougher time winning pay discrimination lawsuits after a U.S. Supreme Court decision yesterday, Richmond-area labor law experts said. The Supreme Court ruled against a Goodyear...

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va., Michael Paul Williams column.(Column)
May 30, 2007... Byline: Michael Paul Williams May 30--What artist Diane Hayes saw on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" touched her heart and inspired her to try to save the souls of children living in enslavement. The so-called Fisher Boys of Ghana are sold...

Race for GOP nod heats up Henrico: Massie, Wheat bicker over who has deeper campaign pockets.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Jeff E. Schapiro May 30--Two wealthy financiers battling for the Republican nomination for a House of Delegates seat in western Henrico County are quarreling over who has deeper pockets. The pointed squabble started...

Retired nurse Mary G.B. Alexander dies at 84.(Obituary)
May 30, 2007... Byline: Jeremy Slayton May 30--Mary Gabriella Brown Alexander believed it was her calling to be a nurse. "She just wanted to help other people," said a daughter, Kathleen Alexander of Richmond. Mrs. Alexander served in the Army...

Food for thought on gluten intolerance.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Betty Booker May 30--Chances are you'll someday feed a guest who can't eat gluten. You may have to go gluten-free yourself. An estimated one in 133 people have gluten intolerance, a genetic autoimmune disorder that makes...

Bios of black heroes filmed: The videos will be distributed to 4,000 elementary school classrooms in Virginia soon.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Janet Caggiano May 30--Anthony Johnson. John Mercer Langston. Anne Spencer. Do the names ring a bell? Local filmmaker Eric Futterman doubts that they do, but he's about to change all that. By the time he's done, elementary...

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va., Maria Howard column: FITNESS: MS Ride adds short, family loops.(Column)
May 30, 2007... Byline: Maria Howard May 30--This year, you don't have to be a long-distance cyclist to participate in the annual Richmond-based ride to benefit multiple sclerosis. The MS 150 Ride, set for Saturday, has a new component: a family...

State trooper is living his dream: A Chesterfield man enjoys doing law enforcement and mentoring children.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Kiran Krishnamurthy May 30--Virginia State Police trooper Kevin Middleton was on his way to a Special Olympics event on a recent afternoon after testifying in court and before starting a work shift. "Any time I can find to...

City Council adopts budget proposal: Mayor is expected to exercise veto power over parts of the plan.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Michael Martz May 30--The battle of the budget moves back to Richmond Mayor L. Douglas Wilder today to determine how to wield his veto of parts of the City Council's two-year spending plan. The council adopted a $639.2...

Council refuses to budge on Black: Mayor says his aide can still act as Richmond's top administrative officer.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Michael Martz May 30--Harry E. Black still does not have the Richmond City Council's permission to act as the city's chief administrative officer. But he continues to do the job, whether council approves him or not. The...

Kaine: Budget shortfall not dire: He says Virginians are unlikely to see changes as state revenue lags.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Michael Hardy May 30--The state budget shortfall has been attributed to higher-than-anticipated refunds to taxpayers as well as a drop in tax collections. Virginians are unlikely to notice any major changes in state services...

Here's why groceries cost more.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Greg Edwards May 30--Grocery shoppers probably have noticed that food and beverage prices are higher in general this year and up sharply for some products. You can blame corn. The grain historically has been used primarily...

EDITORIAL: Missing Link?(Editorial)
May 30, 2007... May 30--Over the years, a handful of lame humorists have suggested the Richmond area is populated by more than its share of Neanderthals. We've always preferred to avoid stereotypes, ad hominem or otherwise. Not so the ABC television network,...

EDITORIAL: Jamestown and Law.(Editorial)
May 30, 2007... May 30--In today's Letters section Richard Dixon discusses Jamestown and the rule of law. He correctly notes that America's legal values took root in 1607. We are happy to report that the Jamestown celebrations have highlighted the...

State budget shortfall is not dire, Kaine says.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Michael Hardy May 30--Virginians are unlikely to notice any major changes in state services because of an estimated $300 million shortfall in the current budget, the governor said yesterday. "Three hundred million is a lot of...

Gilmore gets behind Blackburn for Senate: Former Va. governor backs Henrico lawyer in bid against Stosch.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Tyler Whitley May 30--Between stops on the presidential campaign trail, former Gov. Jim Gilmore has found time to intervene in local Republican politics. On Monday, Gilmore endorsed 12th Senatorial District candidate Joe...

New Kent budget meets funding for the county's schools, library.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Melodie N. Martin May 30--New Kent County's schools and public library got everything they asked for when county leaders adopted a $56.2 million budget for fiscal 2008 yesterday. In response to feedback from residents, the...

FDA policy bars healthy blood donors, some say.
May 30, 2007... Byline: A.J. Hostetler May 30--Area blood donors said yesterday that they recognize the federal government's need to protect the nation's blood supply, but some wonder whether healthy donors are needlessly excluded. The Food and Drug...

Longwood pitcher honored: McCullough is AllIndependent; Smith earns scholar award.
May 30, 2007... May 30--Longwood pitcher Brian McCullough and freshman utility player Scott Kimble were named to the All-Independent first team. McCullough, who had a record of 6-4 with a 2.57 earned run average, was also selected as Division I Independent...

Crawford retrial won't be moved: Hanover judge denies bid of man accused of killing boy in 1980.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Melodie N. Martin May 30--A Hanover County Circuit Court judge denied a request to move the retrial of John Bradley Crawford in the 1980 slaying of a 6-year-old Henrico County boy. After an hourlong hearing yesterday, Judge...

Judge won't strike evidence from Johnson: Whistle-blower's testimony keeps case alive for ex-grocer.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Bill Mckelway May 30--Lawyers for Johnny Johnson kept the former Richmond grocer's $25 million personal injury case alive yesterday, with a judge ruling that Johnson may have been personally targeted in the collapse of his...

Eagles flying high: Godwin boys, girls reach semis, as do Freeman boys; Deep Run girls fall short.
May 30, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 30--As the girls tennis match between Mills Godwin and Ocean Lakes of Virginia Beach shifted quickly in Godwin's favor, coach Mark Seidenberg's attention shifted to the next opponent. Meanwhile, amid the...

Escobar rapidly emerges as major prospect: R-Braves shortstop making best of opportunity; .335 average impresses scouts.
May 30, 2007... Byline: John O'Connor May 30--Ascout from an American League club arrived at The Diamond a couple of hours before a Richmond Braves game last week. The first thing he did was check the lineups. "Why isn't Escobar playing?" he said....

Tiger hunting for players: Mickelson, Els among PGA's best bypassing Woods' tournament.
May 30, 2007... Byline: John Markon May 30--BETHESDA, Md. -- Apparently, it's going to take more than the name of Tiger Woods attached to a historic course and a $6 million purse to attract the world's best golfers to the Washington area in July. ...

EDITORIAL: The Changing Climate.(Editorial)
May 29, 2007... May 29--There was a time, perhaps a dozen years or so ago, when global warming could be dismissed as a liberal plot by Al Gore and a coterie of greenpeaceniks. The outer fringes of American liberalism have a history of antagonism toward...

Paying respect in Virginia: Virginians honor those who died serving country.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Peter Bacque May 29--MEMORIAL DAY --Slideshow --Wall of Honor for Virginia's war dead --Remembering the fallen -- Painful sacrifices --Col. Paul M. Kelly -- Col. Thomas Felts Sr. Virginians remembered. ...

Assembly hopefuls pad own coffers: Instead of large firms, PACs, top donors can also be the candidates.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Pamela Stallsmith May 29--When Karen Schultz looks in the mirror, she sees the biggest donor to her state Senate campaign. Schultz, a Winchester Democrat, had put $55,350 of her own money into her race for the 27th District,...

VCU's rec center push heats up: Oregon Hill leaders have become more vocal in opposition.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Gary Robertson May 29--Charges, rebuttals, accusations, hard talk. Those have been the ingredients for the fitful stew that has been served up over the past few months for Virginia Commonwealth University's proposed $43.3...

EDITORIAL: Rude Awakening.(Editorial)
May 29, 2007... May 29--Here's some news that might not come as much of a surprise: Drivers in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region are among the rudest in the country. Only four other regions -- Miami, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles -- have worse...

I-81 crash kills four in family: SUV with 9 was going back to Ga. when it wrecked near Roanoke.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Mark Bowes May 29--Four family members were fatally injured off Interstate 81 near Roanoke early yesterday when the driver of the vehicle they were in swerved to avoid hitting a deer and crashed, state police said. In...

First Market closing 1 branch: An ATM will be installed at the site at 500 N. Harrison; new branches are in works.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Carol Hazard May 29--First Market Bank is opening more branches than it's closing. But one on the chopping block is in a Ukrop's grocery store at 500 N. Harrison St. It will close June 29 at 2 p.m. A 24-hour automated...

Local woman behind survivors event: A celebration at VCU will feature food, music and lots of inspiration.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Bill Lohmann May 29----Survivor events slated Diane Wingfield is battling breast cancer and raising three children as a widowed mother. As a survivor, she was distressed to learn while reading Coping With Cancer magazine...

Beach trip for VCU: U.Va. gets Lafayette in the opening game of set in Charlottesville.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Jeff White May 29--A short trip up Interstate 64 to Charlottesville would have been fine with Virginia Commonwealth University's baseball team, but the NCAA had another destination in mind for the Rams. The 64-team field for...

Powhatan rallies past Grafton: Indians will face New Kent after coming back from 3-0 deficit.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 29--POWHATAN -- Falling behind by three runs after a half-inning was not part of the script for Powhatan's softball team in the quarterfinals of the Group AA, Region I tournament. Especially when the opponent...

Cormier shines on mound.
May 29, 2007... May 29--ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Lance Cormier shut down Rochester for 62/3 innings, leading the Richmond Braves to a 3-0 victory over the Red Wings yesterday. The R-Braves, who had struggled through a stretch of losing seven of eight,...

High schoolers help build Habitat house: St. Catherine's students celebrate dedication of single mom's home.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Tina Eshleman May 29--Kim Taylor wanted a house of her own. Alison Outland and McKenzie Jump wanted to help build one. The single mother and the two high school students got their wishes when they connected through a Richmond...

That's one shell of a job: Richmonder returns colorful, reef-reflective turtle for S.C. benefit.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Janet Caggiano May 29--As a graphic artist, Joan Scoville spends most of her time behind a desk, designing business cards and brochures on a computer. The monotony can be overwhelming. So when she got the chance to escape...

VCU develops 'WoundStat': Independent study by Army found product for troops' blood loss to be highly effective.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Jeffrey Kelley May 29--An explosion rips down an Iraqi street, spraying debris through the legs, torsos or arms of military troops. In such a potentially fatal situation, seconds count when it comes to stopping blood loss....

Tribe duo beaten by Heels in final.
May 29, 2007... May 29--ATHENS, Ga. -- William and Mary's Megan Moulton-Levy and Katarina Zoricic couldn't maintain their momentum after a strong start and dropped a 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 decision to North Carolina's Jenna Long and Sara Anundsen yesterday in the...

Will Knights rule again?: Dale going for third straight state title; Rapids also on roll.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Darryl Slater May 29--A few parents passed out T-shirts last week after the Thomas Dale boys soccer team's win over Prince George in the Central District tournament semifinals. It was an easy victory, 6-1, but no ordinary win....

Godwin in Hanover's way again: Hawks' Pace says region quarterfinal presents 'tough draw'.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 29--The road to the Central Region tournament final and a berth in the state Group AAA softball tournament has an inevitable obstacle for the Hanover Hawks. The school is 4 years old, and each of the past...

Rapids' coach happy team not No. 1 target.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 29--After spending much of the season at No. 1 in The T-D 10 rankings, the James River girls soccer team doesn't mind being the No. 4 seed in the Central Region tournament. "This is the best place for us to...

Eagles on usual state perch: Godwin's boys and girls teams will face Ocean Lakes today.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Arthur Utley May 29--The Mills Godwin boys and girls tennis teams are in accustomed spots this time of year. Both sets of Eagles begin play in the state Group AAA tournaments with quarterfinal home matches today. The Central...

Will Warriors' ace trump hot Wildcats?: Cutler-Voltz is viewed as possible equalizer against second-seeded Deep Run.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Tim Pearrell May 29--The Deep Run High baseball team has won 17 straight games. It is seeded second in the Central Region tournament, behind nationally ranked James River. The Wildcats' opponent in today's first round is...

Richmond school to add laptops: Meanwhile, counties differ on benefit of such initiatives.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Olympia Meola May 29--St. Catherine's School rising seventh-graders can add laptops to their fall school-supply list. The Richmond private school has plugged into a growing list of schools adding computer programs that put a...

Nice guys can finish first, too: Mears' breakthrough win in Nextel Cup is applauded by drivers throughout garage.
May 29, 2007... Byline: Jill Erwin May 29--CONCORD, N.C. -- A gigantic hug from Jimmie Johnson in victory lane. Congratulations from Reed Sorenson. A celebratory handshake from J.J. Yeley. And the following quote from Kyle Petty: "I couldn't be...

Devvarman reigns supreme: U.Va. standout becomes first men's singles champ from any school in ACC.
May 29, 2007... May 29--Somdev Devvarman is the king of college tennis. Devvarman, who recently completed his junior year at the University of Virginia, last night defeated Georgia's John Isner 7-6 (9-7), 4-6, 7-6 (7-2) to win the NCAA men's singles...

1930s-era landmark being restored: Once an art deco wonder, Henrico Theatre being restored for Oct. opening.(Landmark overview)
May 29, 2007... Byline: Will Jones May 29--As a young girl in the 1950s, Deborah Loving saw "Old Yeller" and "Love Me Tender" at the Henrico Theatre. Decades later, she took her children to movies there. Now, Loving is eager to let her...

MUSIC REVIEW: Ross Copperman: "Welcome to Reality," SonyBMG UK - Phonogenic.
May 29, 2007... Byline: By Andrew Cothern May 29--Ross Copperman moved thousands of miles away from home to get a record deal. Now he's reaping the benefits. Copperman, a Roanoke, Virginia native, has been running the college circuit for the past...

OPINION: Logical Extension: Why Should Illegal Immigrants Have to Obey the Law -- Any Law?
May 29, 2007... Byline: A. Barton Hinkle May 29--There's a line going around about the use of the euphemism "undocumented worker" to describe illegal immigrants (itself a euphemism for the term illegal aliens). It goes something like this: Calling an...

EDITORIAL: Growing Pains.(Editorial)
May 28, 2007... May 28--In a Commentary column several years ago Douglas Wilder listed serial embarrassments afflicting Richmond government. The piece sparked a response that resulted in the referendum for a popularly elected mayor. Citizens approved the...

EDITORIAL: Memorial Day.(Editorial)
May 28, 2007... May 28--We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot...

EDITORIAL: Who's Counting?(Editorial)
May 28, 2007... May 28--Major religious organizations in the U.S. routinely report that they have a certain -- usually round -- number of members: 2.5 million, or 10 million, or 4.9 million, and so on. But do they? Maybe nobody can say for sure. ...