Friday, May 24 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:07:52 GMT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia Tech's governing board has appointed a search committee to find a replacement for retiring president Charles Steger. Steger announced earlier this month he would retireMore >>
Virginia Tech's governing board has appointed a search committee to find a replacement for retiring president Charles Steger.More >>
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Richmond, VA—ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar, who surrendered himself Tuesday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, is expected to be extradited to TexasMore >>
ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar, who surrendered himself Tuesday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, has left Richmond, Virginia and is in the custody of Texas authorities.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:05:26 GMT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia State Police will boost road patrols over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Increased patrols begin Friday and continue through Monday night. It's part of the annual OperationMore >>
Virginia State Police will boost road patrols over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:48:24 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window. It happened at an apartment building on West 47th Street at aboutMore >>
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.More >>
RICHMOND, VA. (AP) - The Virginia Tourism Corporation is planning to award more than $660,000 in grants to 45 tourism initiatives throughout the state.
Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday the marketing grants will help promote local and regional tourism efforts. The groups must match the state grant funds to create marketing projects such as websites, social media and advertisements.
Officials say tourism in Virginia generated $19 billion in revenue in 2010, provided $1.3 billion in state and local taxes and supported more than 200,000 jobs.
Projects receiving grants include promotion for various events such as the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival and the Crooked Road Music Festival, as well as marketing efforts for tourism in places like Galax and Abington.
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