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- 2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.
- U.Va. capital campaign exceeds $3 billion goal
- Lynchburg Symphony loses director, general manager
- Man survives being dragged 4 miles by car in Va.
- Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert
- Cal Ripken honored at University of Maryland
- Powerball winner sold in Fla.; $1M winner sold in Va.
- Aircraft tech school opens Hagerstown expansion
- Jackson chosen as Va. GOP lieutenant governor nominee
U.S. theaters expand program for military families
A program to offer free and discounted theater tickets, classes and other services for veterans and military families is expanding to 85 theaters in 33 states.
WhiteWave Foods to expand Virginia plant
Organic dairy company WhiteWave Foods Co. plans to expand its Rockingham County plant, creating 36 jobs.
Virginia tranferring land to Pentagon 9/11 memorial
Virginia has begun the process to transfer 1.7 acres of land inside a loop ramp at Columbia Pike and Washington Boulevard to the Department of Defense.
Tuition could rise again at Va. universities, colleges
Students in Virginia may get another tuition increase for the fall semester.
Va. court: Episcopal Church owns disputed property
The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Episcopal Church in a property dispute with a breakaway congregation.
Va. federal public defender implements furloughs
Western Va. federal public defender uses staff furloughs to make up for automatic cuts
U.Va. board to consider tuition increases
The University of Virginia Board of Supervisors will consider proposed tuition increases and the school's capital plan on Thursday.
Va. reimburses erroneous tax refund card fees
Va. reimburses some taxpayers who were erroneously charged fees for using new tax refund card
Richmond students convicted in bus driver assault
Five Richmond students accused of assaulting a school bus driver have been placed on probation.
Albemarle supervisor challenges removal petition
An Albemarle County official who pleaded guilty to sexual battery is challenging a petition seeking his removal from office.
The dish: Recent restaurant openings
Hungry for something new? Nycci Nellis dishes on a handful of restaurants that recently opened in the D.C. area.
Artisphere over budget for third straight year
Arlington's Artisphere is over budget for the third year in a row and needs an extra $800,000 from the county to stay afloat.
When will gold jewelry drop in price?
With the price of gold taking a plunge, bargain hunters aren't likely to score a deal on gold jewelry right away.
Student charged in Christopher Newport fires
Christopher Newport student charged with setting bathroom fires in 4 campus buildings
Va. officials urge vaccinations for horses
Va officials urge vaccinations for horses despite low disease rates in 2012
Ambulance stolen at Va. hospital emergency room
Ambulance stolen outside U.Va. hospital emergency room, found a few blocks away
Fairfax hosts online chat on Silver Line
Fairfax County hosts online Q-and-A session on Silver Line; bus service also to be discussed
Buses could use I-66 shoulders in 2014
Virginia is moving ahead with plans to allow buses to use Interstate 66 shoulders starting next year as a pilot project to reduce congestion along the heavily traveled corridor.
Trial date set for former governor's mansion chef
Date set for trial of former governor's mansion chef charged with embezzlement
Politicians attend annual Va. Shad Planking
Republican Ken Cuccinelli has dismissed his absent Democratic foe in this year's governor's race as a Virginia outsider and Washington insider before one of the smallest crowds ever for Virginia's pre-eminent political picnic near Wakefield.
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