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November 04, 2009

Analysis: GOP sweep shows policies, not parties, are paramount in Va. politics

A year after tipping Democratic for president for the first time since 1964, Virginia fell to Republicans in a dramatic statewide sweep that is a historic reminder of its enduring competitiveness—but may not be a model for a national GOP comeback.

Big wins for McDonnell, Bolling and Cuccinelli
Big wins for McDonnell, Bolling and Cuccinelli

Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia.

Election Day 2009 slideshow

Election Day 2009 slideshow

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Council to mull $1.5M contribution to State Theatre rehab in 2010

Model for a national Republican comeback?

A year after tipping Democratic for president for the first time since 1964, Virginia fell to Republicans in a dramatic statewide sweep that is a historic reminder of its enduring competitiveness but may not be a model for a national GOP comeback.

GOP maintains control of House

Republicans were well on their way Tuesday night to retaining — and perhaps increasing — their control of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Stevensburg voters choose Chase
Stevensburg voters choose Chase

Longest-serving supervisor wins by 73 votes in three-way race

Scott wins fourth term

» VA. HOUSE DISTRICT 30: Incumbent receives 74 percent of the vote in Culpeper County

Four incumbents get School Board seats

Elizabeth Hutchins will serve four more years representing the Cedar Mountain District on the Culpeper County School Board, and Bob Houck will complete the remaining two years of a vacated term in West Fairfax.

McDonnell easily carries Culpeper

Bob McDonnell handily won in all 14 precincts in Culpeper, restoring the county as a Republican stronghold.



November 03, 2009

Election Day 2009

Election Day 2009

Winners declared in local contested races
Winners declared in local contested races

Incumbent Bill Chase has won re-election to the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors.

Poll update: School Board races
Poll update: School Board races

For the past 10 years, Bob Houck has worked the polls, informing voters about the polling process. This year, the Culpeper resident is campaigning for a seat on the Culpeper County School Board.

Blue and red, political opinions abound in Culpeper

Dems and Republicans focused on governor’s race

Turnout steady so far in Stevensburg

Family supports candiate Payne

Channel 21 broadcasts live tonight

Local government channel interviews candidates after polls close

Virginia’s votes being watched across the U.S.

A handful of elections in a small number of states will give hints about the American public’s state of mind — providing lessons for both Republicans and Democrats a year ahead of pivotal 2010 midterm contests.

Man pleads in hit and run at Buffalo Wild Wings

Culpeper County Circuit Court Judge John G. Berry accepted a plea agreement Monday in the case of a Culpeper man charged in a shooting and hit-and-run at Buffalo Wild Wings in March.

New dean suspended at GCC
New dean suspended at GCC

After allegations of sexual misconduct in Ohio, Dr. John Francis now accused locally

Police say scam targeted Walmart shoppers
Police say scam targeted Walmart shoppers

When a man collecting money for charity outside Walmart started dumping coins into the store’s cash machine, shoppers got suspicious.

Election Day
Election Day

At stake today: Local and state political history

Four indicted in riot at juvenile center

Inmates were housed at Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center



November 02, 2009

Deeds at VCU; McDonnell at RIC

Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell both are making election-eve appearances in the Richmond area.

Va. crews need heavy-duty gear for obese patients

The woman weighed as much as 1,000 pounds, and that required a special blend of creativity and muscle from the city ambulance crew tasked with transporting her to the hospital.

Parents of Va. student set up fund to help search

The parents of a Virginia Tech student missing for more than two weeks have set up a fund for contributions to help in their search for her.

Photo correction
Photo correction

This photo of Republican candidate Dewayne Payne should have appeared with Monday’s front-page story on the Stevensburg District Board of Supervisors race. Because of an editor’s error, Monday’s photo was of Matt Carson, independent candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 30.

McDonnell, Deeds forgo sleep as campaign nears finish

Looking weary and driven by the urgency of Tuesday’s nationally watched governor’s race, Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell plunged into a dizzying 48-hour itinerary of statewide campaign rallies Sunday.

The Week in Pictures, Oct. 26-Nov. 2

The Week in Pictures, Oct. 26-Nov. 2

CCPS Administration Committee prepared to recommend policy changes

New policies include new rates for security for private events

Board may set hearing on towing policy

Recommendation comes from the county’s Public Safety Committee

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