Open council seat breeds uncertainty
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| Mimi Elrod, left, and Mary Harvey ran against each other for Lexington mayor. Elrod's win against Harvey leaves an open seat on City Council, and some have proposed appointing Harvey to the position. (JESS RAMOS/ Rockbridge Report) |
After winning Lexington's first contested mayoral race in 20 years, Mimi Elrod vacated her seat on Lexington's City Council. Some have called for Mary Harvey, Elrod's opponent in the mayoral race, to fill the position. Elrod disagrees. See Full Story I Watch Video
Vice President Cheney visits VMI
Vice President Dick Cheney spoke to a crowd of 3,000 at Virginia Military Institute Saturday in commemoration of Military Appreciation Day. The day's festivities included a flyover of a B2 bomber and a halftime performance by the U.S. Army Silent Drill Team. Full Story I Watch Video
Obama's victory begins to sink in
After a long, well-fought campaign, President-elect Barack Obama is ready to hit the ground running when he takes office in January. Meanwhile, local residents consider the impact of America’s decision to elect a black man as President of the United States. Full story I Past Election Coverage
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Associate Producers: Claudia Vincenti, Laura Sanders
Recycling program off to shaky start
Local coffee shop abandons national chain
Courthouse construction meeting expectations
Off-campus housing still raising concerns
Students learn from Columbine tragedy
Voices around the world react to Obama win
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