Budget deal ends five month conflict over taxes in Virginia
House Appropriations chair Iman Vincent F Callahan Jr. and Senate leaders reached a cordial accord resolving a clash over transporting taxes aimed at around 1 billion annually. The plan repeals the estate tax, grants 4 percent raises for state workers and teachers, and allocates 200 million for Chesapeake Bay cleanup plus 25 million to preserve Oceana Naval Air Station.
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Let Freedom Ride Honors Troops At Cole-Harley Event
Today marks the fourth Let Freedom Ride as hundreds of bikers pay tribute to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Proceeds support the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services fund. The event features Backcountry, an inside bike show, and a Jonathan Powell Hope Foundation drawing, with activities from 4 to 7 pm and a 7 pm finale.
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Stalien
Jonathan Powell Hope Foundation
Ride event features stunt show and concert in Bluefield
Donna bought him tickets to Trick Pony for his birthday as Bubba Blackwell wowed the crowd with a 70 foot jump over ten Chevy Tahoe SUVs at the Brushfork Armory. Blackwell, who has Jumped 22 cars in a past crash, spoke of his recovery. The ride began with stunts, poker runs, and a Red Cross blood drive as bikers traveled from Princeton to Wytheville for a Park of Fallen Soldiers tribute in Bluefield with white crosses in city park. Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Wytheville
American Red Cross Blood Drive
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City Park
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Afghanistan
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Bubba Blackwell Daredevil Show At Cole Harley Tonight
A grand finale motorcycle thrill show featuring Bubba Blackwell, The Buell American Daredevil, is scheduled for 8 30 p m tonight at Cole Harley after Friday night’s thrilling performance.
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Buell
Cole Harley- Davidson
Charles Owens
Cowens
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