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Virginia reaches agreement for I-95 HOT lanes
After years of discussions, lawsuits and redesigns, the High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes for I-95 in Virginia appear to be a done deal.
Va. family says hackers using late relative's email
A Stafford family says hackers are using a late relative's account to send spam messages.
Missing man found dead in Stafford County
A 24-year-old Stafford County man has been found dead in a wooded area near Rocky Way Drive in north Stafford.
Search continues for canoeist missing in Rappahannock River
A search is entering its third day for a canoeist who went missing in the Rappahannock River.
Police investigate abduction attempt in Stafford County
Police in Stafford County are looking for a man they say tried to abduct a 17-year-old girl last week.
Before relief, more road construction for NoVa commuters
Several transportation projects are underway throughout Northern Virginia that could soon bring some traffic relief to commuters. But before that happens, the road construction could cause more headaches.
Police to ticket illegal parkers at Va. commuter lot
Virginia State Police Monday will begin ticketing illegally parked cars in a popular commuter lot in Woodbridge.
'Banana Man' principal resigns
The principal at Colonial Forge High School, where a student was suspended recently after running onto the football field in a banana suit, announced her resignation on Tuesday night.
Stafford schools chief apologizes to protesters
Stafford Schools Superintendent Randy Bridges has apologized for a school's response to students protesting the suspension of a classmate.
Public hearings to be held on I-95 HOV/HOT lanes
Plans are moving ahead for high occupancy lanes on Interstate 95 in Virginia, and the public is getting a chance to weigh in on the project.
ACLU backs wearers of "Free Banana Man' T-shirts
The American Civil Liberties Union told a Stafford County high school's administrators Thursday that they must allow students to wear "Free Banana Man" T-shirts protesting the suspension of a classmate who sprinted around a football field wearing a banana costume.
Virginia woman: 'Bring Kozmo Home'
A beloved dog has gone missing and a local family is asking for helping finding her.
Va. slavery museum group misses tax deadline
A group trying to build a national slavery museum in Virginia has missed a deadline to pay more than $215,000 in back taxes to the city of Fredericksburg.
Water causes worries in Stafford and lower Potomac
Water safety is a growing concern across the region as problems have been reported in two major water sources.
Police: Escaped felon, woman led officers on chase
A Stafford man faces multiple charges after he broke free from deputies trying to take him into custody and led officers on a high-speed, two-county chase while driving handcuffed, authorities say.
Fatal house fire in Stafford County
One person was killed and another suffered serious injuries in a Stafford County house fire on Friday.
Crane collapses in Stafford County, no injuries
Authorities are investigating the collapse of a crane at a construction site in Stafford County.
Fredericksburg golfer keeps world title at Special Olympics
A local athlete has defended her title as the top female Special Olympics golfer in the world, and has brought home another gold medal.
Va. girl dies after car hits horse she was riding
Virginia State Police are investigating an accident that killed an 11-year-old horse rider in Stafford County.
Stafford County to celebrate 'Juneteenth' Saturday
Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas. On June 25, Stafford County is holding a Juneteenth celebration at Aquia Landing Park.
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