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- Ad to begin airing praising gun-control bill
- U.Va. capital campaign exceeds $3 billion goal
- US bank fraud trial with Va. jury
- 2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.
- Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert
- Montgomery Co. math failure rates spark outrage, plans
- Trust launches $3.6M campaign for Va battlefield
- New vice rector, planning on U.Va. board's agenda
- Woman admits embezzling from Va. association
- Official: Va. driver likely had medical condition
Group wants Boston Marathon bombing suspect disinterred
The Virginia Anti-Shariah Task Force is an activist organization that also opposed establishment of an Islamic school in Northern Virginia.
Friend's papers shed light on Thomas Jefferson
Friend's papers shed light on Thomas Jefferson; manuscripts, other items donated to foundation
Consultants say Fredericksburg good baseball site
Consultants say Fredericksburg would be attractive market for minor league baseball team
Manassas council approves real estate tax hike
The Manassas City Council has approved a $328 million budget that will lead to a 7 percent hike in the average residential tax bill -- the steepest increase since 2006.
Nude Virginia couple arrested in South Carolina
Police: Nude Virginia couple arrested on South Carolina beach
West Nile virus: Protect yourself from this mosquito-transmitted illness
Last year turned out to be the worst year in more than a decade for West Nile virus, and as the summer approaches people are being warned to protect themselves.
NRC to discuss 2012 review of Va. N-power plant
NRC schedules May 21 meeting to discuss 2012 operation of North Anna nuclear power plant
Fauquier carjacking suspect apprehended
Police have filed carjacking charges against a man who stole a Honda CR in northern Fauquier County Monday.
Va. transportation bill gets ceremonial signing
In ceremonial signing, McDonnell adds signature to Va. transportation funding overhaul
Museum of the Confederacy opening Gettysburg show
Flags are the centerpiece of "Gettysburg: They walked through blood," which just opened and runs through September.
National Cathedral gets $100K grant for repairs
Washington National Cathedral was the big winner of a three-week online contest to distribute grants for historic preservation.
Bittersweet Cafe owner plans market, restaurant for Alexandria waterfront
fter owning Bittersweet Cafe in Old Town Alexandria for the past three decades — and living in the city for longer than that — Jody Manor decided it was time to do something about its hidden gem: the waterfront.
Mass. mortician: Bombing suspect's burial legal
Mass. funeral director says Boston Marathon bombing suspect's Virginia burial was legal
National Cathedral wins preservation funds contest
National Cathedral wins contest for preservation funding; Mount Vernon also wins top grant
Va. entrepreneur caught in growing political drama
When Jonnie R. Williams believed he had discovered a way to make tobacco less harmful, the Virginia car salesman-turned-entrepreneur tried to sell his method to anyone who would listen.
Page Co., Luray named Appalachian Trail Community
Page County and Luray are being recognized for promoting awareness of the Appalachian Trail.
Group designates Virginia Tech as bicycle-friendly
Virginia Tech is being recognized for its efforts to encourage students, staff and visitors to ride bicycles.
US: wheat forecast to increase in Va. in 2013
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says the state wheat crop is expected to top 16 million bushels in 2013.
Car hits parked police cruiser, flips over in Arlington
A car flipped on its roof near Shirlington on Sunday after colliding with a parked police car.
Record number of bear cubs at Va. wildlife center
Record number of bear cubs at Wildlife Center of Virginia, 7 males and 1 female
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