January 16, 2009

Va. Tech band to perform in inaugural event

Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets Regimental Band will perform a 20-minute set at the Lincoln Memorial during an inaugural celebration for President-elect Barack Obama.


January 13, 2009

Are you going to Obama’s inauguration?

Are you going to President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration on Jan. 20?


January 12, 2009

Voices on the Inauguration: Joseph Berryman

When Joseph A. Berryman heard Barack Obama had entered the presidential race, he had a positive gut feeling about the Illinois senator.

AAA criticizes inauguration security plan

Security surrounding the presidential inauguration would paralyze the region, said Lon Anderson of the AAA Mid-Atlantic.


January 09, 2009

Lynchburg race dialogue organizes inauguration-watching parties

Volunteers with the Community Dialogue on Race and Racism are organizing inauguration-watching parties at 14 different locations.

Tickets on sale today for inauguration parade

Want a guaranteed seat along Pennsylvania Avenue so you can wave to Barack Obama after he takes the oath of office Jan. 20? Better act fast.


January 08, 2009

Metro increases inauguration security

The Metro transit system says more than 100 police officers from 14 transit agencies will help with security during the inauguration.

Thinking of driving to Obama’s inauguration? Read this

The U.S. Secret Service has some sobering news for anyone thinking about driving from Virginia into the District of Columbia for the presidential inauguration.


December 31, 2008

Black Aviators Deserve Honor at Inauguration

Chauncey Spencer II believes that his father and the organization he helped found should be included and recognized at the Jan. 20 inauguration of Barack Obama. He makes a good case.


December 28, 2008

Much ado about an inauguration

The controversy over Barack Obama’s designation of the Rev. Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inaugural swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20 reminds me of an early episode of “The Twilight Zone.”


December 27, 2008

Gun sales skyrocket as Obama’s inauguration nears

Mike Massie got his first shotgun at the age of 10.


December 26, 2008

Lynchburg pilot’s son wants father honored at inauguration

Chauncey Spencer II has an issue with the committee orchestrating next month’s presidential inauguration.


December 20, 2008

Q & A: Your guide to the Inauguration

WASHINGTON — If you’re still thinking of heading to Washington to be part of what may be the city’s biggest gathering ever, you better move fast.

YOUR VOICE: Tell us how you feel about Obama’s inauguration

Do you have a story to share about Barack Obama’s election? Did you vote for the first time?
Tell us about YOUR experience!


December 12, 2008

Officials begin releasing security details for a crowded Inauguration

WASHINGTON - Security planners said Thursday that they are prepared to handle a crush of visitors for President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration despite the expected overloading of the city’s transit system.

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