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SUMMARY George Wythe was a member of the House of Burgesses (1754–1755, 1758, 1761–1766) and the Conventions of 1776, 1787, 1788, a member of the Second Continental Congress during the American Revolution (1775–1783), Speaker of the House of Delegates (1777–1778), and judge of the High Court of Chancery (1778–1806). His signature is first among Virginians on the Declaration of Independence. Born in Elizabeth City County, Wythe was educated by his mother and read the law under the guidance of an uncle, eventually building a lucrative practice in Williamsburg, where he mentored a youn...

Findings could change current standard of care, ensure optimal treatment and save lives

THE dictionary definition of a “dastard” is a mean, sneaking coward. Other definitions are wicked and cruel. Few would quarrel with these as a description of the UK government. As each day brings news of yet another scandal, it looks increasingly likely that the British state is unrecoverable as it sinks beneath a tsunami of sleaze. Even its most ardent admirers are losing faith. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, it seems, has had the dreaded signal from the “men in suits” that the game is up. The Tory philosophy throughout the ages, and it helps explain their grip on power, is to...

OGDENSBURG — Inside City Court, Lisa M. Meyer has been the one constant presence as judges would come and go during her 30-plus year career. The long-time chief clerk retired Wednesday, six months into her 31st year working in the court system at City Hall. “You put so much of your life into it,” Meyer said. “I have had the opportunity to work with some extraordinary people. I have been very blessed.” Three decades ago, George Silver was presiding when she first came on board at City Court. A. Michael Gebo, William Small, Gary Alford and most recently Marcia LeMay and...

A new study finds that brachytherapy, a common procedure that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, may continue safely, potentially without delay or antibiotics, in cervical cancer patients following uterine perforation.