Virginia News Stream

Report card: Abysmal grades for local roadways

Roads around the D.C. area are crumbling, according to an infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 03:28pm EDT

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Va. opens ag, forestry trade office in Shanghai

McDonnell announces opening of Virginia ag, forestry trade office in Shanghai

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 03:20pm EDT

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Cecil County natural gas power plant proposed

A Virginia energy cooperative is proposing construction of a new natural gas-fired power plant near Rising Sun in northeastern Maryland.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 02:53pm EDT

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Va dad faces prison in death of 14-month-old girl

Virginia Beach man faces up to 45 years in prison in death of 14-month-old daughter

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 02:45pm EDT

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Local high schools ranked best in country

The Washington area boasts many of the top 500 high schools ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 02:25pm EDT

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Tax increases in Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a budget on Tuesday that increases taxes and cuts spending. The tax hike will mean about a $200 increase per year for the average homeowner.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 01:51pm EDT

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No. Virginia battlefield preservation announced

Civil War Trust, state officials to announce preservation of 195 battlefield acres in no. Va.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 01:21pm EDT

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AG Holder cancels U.Va. event because of bombings

AG Eric Holder cancels University of Virginia event due to Boston bombings

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 11:50am EDT

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JTI Leaf Services to upgrade Danville facility

JTI Leaf Services to upgrade Danville facility, invest $7.5 million in tobacco processing tech

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 11:50am EDT

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Suspects sought in Loudoun County home invasion

Loudoun County authorities say there are four suspects in a home invasion April 16 and have released a sketch of one of them.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 10:59am EDT

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Va. State Parks to host 3 outdoors summits

Virginia State Parks to host 3 outdoors summits for young people in July and August

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 10:51am EDT

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Richmond board bars member from using 'Dr.' title

Richmond board bars member from using 'Dr.' on school materials, says she didn't prove degree

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 10:48am EDT

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Renovation of U.Va. Rotunda ahead of schedule

U.Va. Rotunda renovation's 1st phase ahead of schedule, scaffolding removal to begin Wednesday

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 09:44am EDT

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Hallowed Ground national parks generate $270M in tourism

Thirteen national parks within "The Journey Through Hallowed Ground" national heritage area -- from Gettysburg, Pa. to Monticello, Va. -- support 4,032 local jobs and attract nine million visitors annually, according to a Michigan State University study.

Tuesday - 04/23/2013, 07:34am EDT

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