Several locals say they will address the plight of immigrants—by trekking across the border themselves. Locals Virginia Leavell, Sue Frankel-Streit and Jeff Winder are planning to start somewhere in Mexico and cross the desert into the U.S., carrying food and water for what they anticipate will be a three-day trip in April, according to today’s Daily Progress. “Yeah, I’m worried, but this is bigger than me,” said Leavell. Oddly enough, the protestors agree with U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode about something: They all think NAFTA is bad.
More "This Just In" articles from this week:
Pooling their resources [February 23]
UVA gals perform swimmingly at ACC
Van Halen concert postponed [February 22]
Rocking will be rescheduled for later date; VH opener Ryan Shaw will play tonight at Outback Lodge
Passes pay off for UVA women’s basketball player [February 22]
Sharneé Zoll breaks ACC all-time assists record
One of their own [February 21]
Albemarle County police officer investigated for domestic violence
What am I doing wrong? [February 20]
Local man tries to ignite cinderblocks during domestic dispute
They want you! [February 19]
A new defense battalion is moving in
