2008.12.06
Discuss Saturday's editorial short takes
Short takes
Quick views on some of the week's news.
The cupboards are nearly bare
Sign of a worsening economy: Virginia's food banks have barren pantries and too many people in need. Fewer people can afford groceries. ...
King's Dominion law isn't amusing
Del. William Fralin has had no luck in convincing fellow lawmakers to rescind a law that gives amusement parks dominion over setting school calendars. Unless a school district can plead many days of harsh weather, students can't be required to return to class before Labor Day. ...
Going over it until it's right
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday told Roanoke City Council that it needs to reinforce two levees recently built along River's Edge as part of the Roanoke River flood reduction plan. ...
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