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Public's assistance requested in solving Stafford County homicide
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in solving the death of Katherine Bryant.
Washington's boyhood home throws birthday party
George Washington's boyhood home threw the president, who would have been 281 years old this weekend, a birthday party with games, cake and plays.
Taking the 'plunge' for Special Olympics from Afghanistan
The annual Polar Plunge Winter Festival to benefit Virginia Special Olympics takes place Saturday afternoon in Virginia Beach, but one participant will be taking the plunge from halfway around the world.
Ex-financial adviser in Va. sentenced for fraud
A former independent financial adviser will spend more than a year in prison for a fraud scheme that cost clients nearly $1 million.
Children's museum plans Fredericksburg-area branch
The Children's Museum of Richmond is seeking a $300,000 matching challenge grant to open a branch in the Fredericksburg area.
Human remains ID'ed as missing Stafford Co. man
Human remains discovered in Stafford County have been identified as those of a man reported missing in 2011.
Human remains found New Year's Eve identified
A body found on New Year's Eve in Stafford County has been identified as a man missing for more than a year.
Regs allow Va. wheelchair user to resume bus rides
George Lewis and his wheelchair are riding FREDericksburg Regional Transit buses again, thanks to a change in federal regulations.
Cole pushes for new voter identification legislation
In Virginia, residents are currently allowed to use items such as bank statements, paychecks and utility bills as a form of identification to vote, but that could soon change.
Newtown tragedy prompts Stafford to increase school security
Stafford County students returning to school Wednesday will see more sheriff's deputies in the hallways.
Police: Arrest made in 18 Fake Beard Bandit robberies
Police have made an arrest in a series of robberies where the perpetrator wore a fake beard.
VDOT signs agreement with Navy on I-564 connector
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Navy have signed an agreement that will allow work to begin on the Interstate 564 intermodal connector.
Va. Tech honor CT shooting victims with decal
Virginia Tech won't be thinking only about football when the Hokies take the field during the Russell Athletic Bowl on Friday.
Happy Christmas tail: A donor gives a dog a home
It's not every day someone plops down $1,000 for a dog he/she does not own. However, one good Samaritan decided to do just that, giving a little dog an early Christmas present.
Va. GOP leaders back additional school safety officers
House of Delegates Speaker Bill Howell of Stafford County and other GOP leaders said they will propose funding to put more safety officers in Virginia elementary schools in response to the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut.
Project to widen Route 1 makes progress
A major project to widen Route 1 near Fort Belvoir is one step further along.
Police release photos of ATM bombing suspect
Police have released photos from a surveillance video showing a suspect who placed an improvised explosive device at the drive-through ATM at Virginia Credit Union.
Bus driver shortages worsens for region's schools
On Wednesday, the Stafford County School District actually had to delay dismissal for some students because there were not enough drivers. Several had called in sick.
Union general's sword returns to Fredericksburg
A Civil War general's prized sword has returned to Fredericksburg.
Va. state police identify teen killed in Fauquier shooting
Virginia State Police have identified the teen killed by a police officer in Fauquier County early Friday morning.
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