Elections '05 countdown

Tim Kaine campaigning. AP Photo Archive

The day that politicians have been waiting for is almost here. This Tuesday is Election Day, and Virginia is one of only two states in the country to have a governor's race. Local elections are also heating up with the much-talked about race for the state legislature between incumbent Ben Cline and challenger David Cox. Registrars in the area hoping for better turnout than predicted and expect positive reactions to new touch-screen voting machines.

Other stories:

• New touch-screen machines to  be introduced on election day
• Despite Rockbridge County efforts, voter turnout expected to be low
• Stinging negative ads stir up controversy

Auto parts plant in BV to close down

Dana Corporation's headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. AP Photo Archive

Dana Corporation, the largest employer in Buena Vista, will be closing its plant, leaving 275 employees without a job and the city with drastically less tax money. FULL STORY

Produced by: Maria Ignatova
 

Produced by Washington and Lee journalism students.

Lead supervisor:      Prof. Claudette Artwick

Reporting supervisor: Prof. Doug Cumming

Editing supervisor:  Prof. Pamela Luecke

Technical supervisor:  Michael Todd