Highlights
Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 ¿ June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known best for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech, given at the Second Virginia Convention at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond. Henry was one of the most influential and radical advocates of the American Revolutionary War and republicanism. He spoke out against corruption in government officials and was a great defender of historic rights. Henry is also known for the quote, "If this be treason, make the most of it! "
Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 ¿ June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known best for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech, given at the Second Virginia Convention at St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond. Henry was one of the most influential and radical advocates of the American Revolutionary War and republicanism. He spoke out against corruption in government officials and was a great defender of historic rights. Henry is also known for the quote, "If this be treason, make the most of it! "
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Locals cut out extra spending
247-4741Anne Elliott liked the shoes but not the price tag. "I just didn't know if I needed to spend $320 for two pairs of shoes if the stock market dropped 700 points today," she said one day last week. Elliott, who works as a substitute teacher, isn't the...Tags: Stocks, Religious Festivals, Thanksgiving, National Government, Small Businesses
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New citizenship exam brings new questions and new fears
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFrancisco Menjivar has spent months memorizing answers to civics questions like, "Who wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner?' " (Francis Scott Key) and "How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?" (435). He knows answers to most of the 96...Tags: Lower House, Santa Ana, Demographics, Migration, Immigration
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Local projects still moving a lot of dirt
247-4738As the credit crunch has caused banks to look closely at how they lend to businesses, any firms involved in large development and construction projects are getting particular scrutiny. In the past year, the Peninsula saw the developer of one big...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Hotels and Accommodations, Local Authority, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)
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Freshly minted citizens from 26 countries
Patrick Henry's estate will be the setting for a naturalization ceremony for 41 new citizens. Twenty-six countries will be represented Wednesday at the citizenship ceremony at Scotchtown, the Beaverdam estate of Virginia's first governor and hero of the...Tags: American Revolutionary War
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Community events
"Devil in a Blue Dress" will be shown starting at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Main Street Library, 110 Main St. Afterward, Charles E. Wilson Jr., dean of University College at Old Dominion University, will lead a discussion of the film and the book. No...Tags: Bodies of Water, Viniculture, Back to School, Virginia Living Museum, Tropical Storm Hanna
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School news
Achievements • The following local high school students have been named semifinalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program: Michael H. Freeman and Andrew D. Tyler of Poquoson High School; Brianna E. Rennix of Bruton High School; William J....Tags: Hampton Roads, Thomas Nelson Community College, Festive Event, Grafton, Awards and Prizes
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Only 48% of California high schools meet federal standards, even with easier measure
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersHundreds of California high schools met this year's federal academic targets released Thursday only because the state uses easier standards for high schools than for elementary and middle schools, a Times analysis has found. But even with this boost,...Tags: Middle Schools, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Examinations, Jack O'Connell, Anaheim
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State football scores: Aug. 22-23
SCORES FOR WEEKEND OF AUG. 22-23 (Scores compiled from reports to the Daily Press, from Virginia Preps.com and from Associated Press) Abingdon 48, John Battle 7 Atlantic Shores Christian 48, Broadwater Academy 7 Bassett 28, Carroll County 7...Tags: Princess Anne, Staunton (Staunton, Virginia), Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Huguenot, Kempsville
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Obama's V.P. window keeps narrowing
The Swampby John McCormick MARTINSVILLE, Va. - As Sen. Barack Obama was just finishing his appearance at a campaign stop here, the "Breaking News" e-mail flash from CNN arrived. "Most of the 172 people aboard are feared dead after a plane......Tags: Mark Warner, Timothy M. Kaine, Government, Executive Branch, Barack Obama
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Long-shot Henry turns favorite in Suffolk judge race
Spin CycleLong-shot Republican district court primary challenger Jennifer Henry, daughter of former District Attorney Patrick Henry, has become the favorite in the Islip race -- because Democrats have given her a third ballot line. ???Anyone who gets 700 signatures...Tags: National Government, Political Candidates, Government, Referenda, Court Administration
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Petition challenge season is upon us...
Spin CycleBackers of Jennifer Henry, who is waging a Republican Islip District court judge primary, filed objections yesterday to petitions of the two designated GOP incumbents, Judge Hertha Trotto and Legis. Cameron Alden. Henry, the daughter of former district...Tags: National Government, Government, Referenda, Brookhaven, John Ford
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