Federal charges filed in sniper case seek death penalty
The government charged John Allen Muhammad with weapons and extortion related counts tied to a $10 million plot. Muhammad and John Lee Malvo face murders in Maryland and Virginia as the investigation expands and prosecutors weigh the death penalty based on the strongest evidence.
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State Sees Mixed Rainfall Easing Drought Conditions
In Virginia, October rainfall surpasses 5 inches in Hampton Roads and 4 inches in central regions, lifting rivers and reservoirs and reducing wildfire risk. Groundwater deficits, deepest in the Piedmont, show potential recovery, though experts warn a wetter winter is needed to sustain gains. Hydrologist Keith Lynch cites lower evaporation and moderate rain as favorable for soil absorption. The outlook remains uncertain as recent gains could reverse.
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Piedmont
U.S Drought Monitor
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National Weather Service
Wakefield
Valley Faces Prolonged Dry Spell Despite Oct Rain
Groundwater in the Central Shenandoah Valley remains at record lows with a McGaheysville monitoring well 20 feet below average. Virginia officials warn drought effects persist unless winter rainfall is significant, though recent weeks eased fire risks and boosted green pastures. State drought monitors say extended dry periods could bring future problems without more rain.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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Wagner
Patrick Michaels
Virginia
Multiple Choices Ahead In Schools
Discussion over school spending dominated a Harrisonburg joint meeting of the School Board and City Council Tuesday night. Eight configurations were on the table from current K 5 and 6 8 to K 3 4 6 and 7 8. The status quo would require new elementary space and major renovations at Harrisonburg High and Thomas Harrison Middle, costing over 22 million plus 6.8 million yearly. Other options could run about 7.8 million in construction and 2.7 million annually.
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Greg Coffman
Thomas Harrison Middle Schoo
Harrisonburg High School
Lantz
Flush With Hope: County Outhouses Gotta Go
Richard Van Nest and Nancy Barnes seek an indoor plumbing loan through a federal rehabilitation program. The couple, living outside Grottoes, hopes indoor facilities will let them stay in their home for five years and eventually buy. Rockingham County supervisors discussed the Waynesboro Rehabilitation and Housing initiative last week, signaling potential progress.
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Nancy Barnes
Critter Lane
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Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
Waynesboro
VDOT Outlines Plans to Boost Regional Transit Services
State Transportation Secretary Whit Clement outlined VDOT efforts to improve service across nine regions. Harrisonburg officials and local leaders heard about a new project management system for posting estimated advertising dates, schedules, budgets, and work orders for I-81 corridor work from Alleghany to Frederick counties.
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Harrisonburg
Virginia Department of Transportation
Whit Clement
VDOT
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Philip Shucet
Mondale to meet Minnesota party leaders to launch campaign
Former Vice President Walter Mondale plans to address Minnesota party leaders tonight to campaign for retaining the late Paul Wellstone's Senate seat for the Democrats. The move signals a push to mobilize support ahead of key state political races.
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Minnesota
Paul Wellstone
Bush Signs Bill Revamping Election System
President Bush signed the Help America Vote Act one week before Election Day, with Democratic and Republican lawmakers present. The measure provides 3.9 billion dollars in federal aid over three years to upgrade voting machines, voter education, and poll worker training, aiming to reduce errors and boost confidence in elections.
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Military Builds Digital Biometric Database on Terrorists
The United States is compiling digital dossiers of iris scans fingerprints faces and voices of terrorism suspects to track movements and screen foreigners. Since January operatives have collected data on prisoners in Afghanistan and at Guantanamo Bay and plans to extend to Iraq. Biometric measures now extend beyond verifying access to computers or secure areas. We are trying to collect every biometric on every bad guy that we can.
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