Posts Tagged Robert E. Lee
Church’s Plan To Relocate Washington, Lee Plaques Raises Ire Of Senate Candidate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 1, 2017
A memorial marking the final resting place of 34 Confederate soldiers, is seen in 2003, outside Christ Church in Alexandria. Christ Church was frequented by George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. lee and is one of the oldest in the city. (Credit: AP Photo / Linda Spillers)
A historic Episcopal church in northern Virginia has decided to relocate two plaques in its sanctuary that honor George Washington and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, who worshiped there. Michael Pope has details.
Corey Stewart Denounces His Opponents, Not White Nationalist Rally
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2017
Republican Gubernatorial hopeful, Corey Stewart (Credit: facebook.com/CoreyStewartVA)
This weekend an alt-right group, widely associated with white nationalism, marched to a Confederate statue in Charlottesville — carrying torches and chanting. The rally made national headlines and now Virginia’s candidates in the upcoming race for governor are weighing in. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Counter Protest in Charlottesville to “Take Back Lee Park” Follows Alt-Right Rally
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 18, 2017
Protester Chris O’Shea attempts to muffle the megaphone of Jason Kessler, a local supporter of keeping the Lee statue in place. Kessler was arrested for disorderly conduct later in the evening. (Credit: Jordy Yager)
Three people were arrested Sunday night after a mostly peaceful protest in downtown Charlottesville turned momentarily violent, spilling out into the streets. Jordy Yager has details.
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