Little Rock Nine member
sees little social progress
The U.S. Postal Service honored the iconic members of the Civil Rights movement by issuing a series of stamps, including one recognizing the Little Rock Nine. (AP Photo)
Local man indicted in Buena Vista
on multiple
sex offense charges
John Rice, 42, of Buena Vista turned himself in after being indicted on charges of having consensual sex with a 15-year-old girl. Rice is free on $10,000 bond, awaiting trial.
McCain, Obama sweep Victories in the Democratic Party’s Potomac primaries have propelled Illinois Sen. Barack Obama into a tight delegate race with his rival, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. Republican Sen. John McCain won all 60 of Virginia's delegates despite a late surge by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
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Polarizing issues draw voters en masse Icy rain couldn't keep local voters away from the polls Tuesday. Voters say that they have been paying more attention to this year's election because it is so close. Issues such as the economy and the Iraq war drew ardent supporters of the presidential candidates.
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Washington and Lee Senior Quiana McKenzie has spent months campaigning for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, who is from her home state of Illinois. She was glad to see her efforts pay off on Tuesday.
Produced by: Stacey Grijalva and Emily Hulen
Associate Producer: Colleen Evans
Production Assistant: Brett Holton
Local businesses embrace the Valentine's spirit
Produced by
Washington and Lee
journalism students.
Lead Supervisor:
Prof. Brian
Richardson
Prof. Phylissa
Mitchell
Reporting supervisors:
Prof. Doug
Cumming
Prof. Pamela Luecke
Technical supervisor: Michael Todd