Relieve the burden

WOODSTOCK -- U.S. Senate hopeful George Allen was so taken with Nancy Barnett's impassioned plea for federal tax reform, the former governor said he wanted to make the small business owner his campaign ambassador.

Abortion ultrasound measure advances

Virginia would require women who seek an abortion to first obtain an ultrasound image of the fetus if a bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday becomes law.

Gilbert: Athey's confirmation coming 'very soon'

A snag in former Del. Clifford L. "Clay" Athey Jr.'s appointment as circuit judge in the General Assembly is likely to prove only temporary, a local House of Delegates member said Thursday.

Officials asked to think of county

WOODSTOCK -- As the General Assembly went back into session this week, the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors asked the county's representatives to keep the area's interests in mind.

Alger to be Page prosecutor

WOODSTOCK -- Assistant Shenandoah County Commonwealth's Attorney Ken Alger's decision to drop out of the race for his boss' seat worked out well for him.

Protests held at Wolf's city office

A group of about 12 people, some from a nonprofit organization called OurDC dedicated to bringing jobs to the area, protested at the Cameron Street office of Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, on Tuesday afternoon.

Spicer tapped for Gainesboro seat

WINCHESTER -- The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has filled a vacancy with a candidate running for election to the panel in November.

Board seeking interim supervisor

WINCHESTER -- The Frederick County Board of Supervisors needs to appoint someone to represent the Gainesboro District following the resignation of Gary Dove.

Front Royal town manager fired

FRONT ROYAL -- An evaluation of his "overall performance" led the Town Council to fire Town Manager J. Michael Graham on Monday night, not legal problems stemming from his negotiations related to a solar power project.

Council agrees to more tax scrutiny

STRASBURG -- The mayor and some Town Council members say the next time they vote to abate delinquent taxes, they plan to have read through the list of debtors first.

GOP committee to host rally

The Clarke County Republican Committee will hold a "grass roots" rally and barbecue Saturday.

Food drive gives 1.2 million pounds

Federal workers beat their goal in a food drive aimed at helping fill pantry shelves across the country. The effort, called Feds Feed Families, passed the goal of 1.2 million pounds of food set earlier this summer, according to a...

Meeting & Mingling: Hobnob in the valley

WINCHESTER -- As the two leading candidates for the 10th District congressional seat addressed Top of Virginia Regional Chamber members Friday evening, one focused on the past and the other on how fearful they should be of repeating it.

Louderback is appointed to CTB

LURAY -- Gov. Bob McDonnell has appointed former 15th District Del. Allen Louderback to the Commonwealth Transportation Board.

Model behavior

WINCHESTER -- Legislation passed earlier this year to reform the nation's health care system still needs some improvement, according U.S. Sen. Mark Warner.

HobNob to focus on race in 10th

WINCHESTER -- As one of the area's only contested races on the ballot in November, the spotlight will fall on the candidates for the 10th District congressional seat during Friday's HobNob in the Valley.

Redpath signs tax-repeal pledge

Tenth District congressional candidate William Redpath has signed the American Family Business Institute's "death tax repeal pledge."

Conference on exports planned

Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, will host a conference on exporting on Sept. 14 in Loudoun County.

Wolf's opponent touts leadership ability

WINCHESTER -- Jeff Barnett is not a career politician, but he proudly regards himself as an accomplished "career military officer."

Wolf pays visit to Riverton Dam

FRONT ROYAL -- Rep. Frank R. Wolf, who has been assisting the town with efforts to remove the Riverton Dam, visited the more than 100-year-old structure on Friday with local officials.