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Va. Guard preparing site for Civil War Park
The Virginia National Guard is welcoming members of the General Assembly to a Stafford County site where 80 engineering and bridge-building troops are doing prep work for a Civil War park.
Boy's body recovered from ocean at Virginia Beach
Searchers have recovered the body of a 10-year- old boy who disappeared in the ocean after stepping off a sandbar at Virginia Beach.
Va Beach lifts ban on swimming in part of bay
Virginia Beach health officials have lifted a ban on swimming and wading in a section of the Chesapeake Bay.
Battle rages over battlefield road in Fredericksburg
Lee Drive inside Fredericksburg National Battlefield Park is 4.5 miles long. It's hallowed ground, a popular bike path and a commuter shortcut. And, it's one of the most dangerous roads in the National Park system.
Va. baby sitter charged after 3 children wander off
A Stafford County baby sitter has been charged after police said three small children under her care wandered about a mile from home.
Va police officer attacked, suspect arrested
A Suffolk police spokeswoman says a man suspected of attacking an officer after a traffic stop has been arrested.
Man flees police, wades through Rappahannock, turns in self
A deputy had already stopped Michael Bryan Sager for defective equipment on his vehicle and was explaining the citation when the 29 year old bolted from his truck and took off running on Friday morning, authorities say.
Bomb threat forces evacuation at Va. middle school
A bomb threat forced an evacuation at a middle school in Stafford County Tuesday.
Working out gives busy couples time together
In a day and age when so many couples struggle to find time together, some choose to multitask by joining forces at the gym, on a running trail or even on skis.
Teenager arrested for setting fire to Stafford Co. bus
A teenage boy has been arrested for setting a school bus on fire.
Va. schools get about $22M from Mega Millions sales
No one in Virginia may have won the Mega Millions jackpot, but lottery officials say the state's public schools were big winners.
Judge: Quantico's DWI policy violates constitution
A get-tough policy on drunken drivers at the Quantico Marine Corps base backfired, and a federal judge has tossed out five DWI cases against Marines after ruling that their constitutional rights were violated.
Va. museum buys document signed by Monroe in 1778
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library has acquired a document bearing what's considered the earliest known official document bearing Monroe's signature.
Financing approval anticipated for I-95/395 express lanes
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board is expected to approve a $1 billion financing plan for I-95/395 express lanes that would run from Garrisonville Road in Stafford County to about Edsall Road in Fairfax County.
Justice Department OKs Fredericksburg election map
The U.S. Justice Department has approved redrawn City Council districts in Fredericksburg.
Va. State Fair scholarships could be jeopardized
State Fair of Virginia officials say that more than $1 million in scholarships awarded to high school students could be in jeopardy.
Burglary spree strikes Stafford County churches
Stafford County sheriff's officials are asking for help to solve a spate of burglaries at three county churches.
Va. police officer arrested after taking teen to Motel 6
A local police officer has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after bringing a 17-year-old boy to a Stafford County motel.
Abuse charge dismissed in Va. heroin baby case
A Virginia woman who gave birth to a heroin-addicted baby has been convicted of a drug charge.
Va. contractor reaches deal on $1B I-95 project
After years of discussion and debate, Virginia has reached a nearly $1 billion deal with a private contractor to build high occupancy toll lanes on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia that planners hope will improve one of the region's worst traffic corridors
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