Gun Rights Ruling Ignites Local Reaction in Harrisonburg
In Harrisonburg Rockingham County supporters hail the Supreme Court decision striking down the District of Columbia handgun ban as upholding self defense rights. Critics warn the ruling allows firearm regulation. local shop owner Jon Ritenour praises individual rights while Ben Fordney notes constitutionally acceptable gun laws.
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Supreme Court
Kids Camp Withdraws Permit Request Amid Zoning Dispute
Linville based camp serving people with mental retardation and disabilities withdrew a special-use permit request after a zoning violation finding. The facility, in a low-density rural area, hosted too many activities and lacked bathrooms. The public hearing drew 250 supporters and neighbor complaints regarding traffic and compatibility with the community.
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Harrisonburg
Still Meadows
Linville
Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
Lisa Anne Hawkins
Rockingham County
George Brothers Tell Their Story in Luray
In Northern Virginia, Bill and Isaac George spent decades saving lives as captains with the Alexandria and Fairfax County fire departments. After retiring in 1996 and 1998, the brothers started IBR Corp in 1992, buying a Ki bler Hill Road farm in Luray. The venture grew into a multimillion-dollar business and last month drew federal attention.
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Isaac George
IBR Corp
Georges
Luray
Virginia
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Isaac
Fairfax County Fire Department
Kibler Hill Road
Panel Rejects Kaine Transportation Plan in House Committee
A Virginia House of Delegates committee killed Gov. Timothy Kaine’s $1 billion transportation package on a party line vote, delaying action before a two week break. The panel advanced a Senate gasoline tax proposal to a floor vote and approved GOP bills raising fees for new road projects in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia along with offshore oil and gas lease royalty funding.
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Timothy M. Kaine
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Hampton Roads
Virginia
Kaine
Oil Price Jump Triggers Dow Drop to 2006 Lows
Wall Street slid after oil surged past 140 dollars a barrel and expectations dimmed for a rebound. The Dow Jones fell about 358 points to 11,453.42, its lowest close since September 2006, as banks faced credit losses and automakers, housing data, and high energy prices weighed on sentiment.
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Libya
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Mars Tastes Good on Lander Test Near Mars North Pole
The Phoenix lander reports a first taste test near Mars north pole shows a briny environment similar to Earth backyard water. The article notes comparisons to Earth and references further details on Page A6.
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Mars
North Pole
Earth
Big Burn threatens Big Sur homes and scenery
A massive California wildfire in Big Sur endangers homes and scenic areas, with 16 residences already burned. The blaze continues to threaten further structures and natural assets as crews fight it along rugged terrain.
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Big Sur
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Robert J. Michael
Pasadena
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Inwood
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Paul H. Stoneberger
Rileyville
Georgia
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Harrisonburg
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