Va. program aims to provides wheels to families

Program launched in Richmond to provide loans to working families for car repairs, purchases

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Va. Beach 'Hands Across the Sand' set for Saturday

Offshore drilling activists to line up Saturday along the Virginia Beach oceanfront

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A killer beetle: How to check for signs of the emerald ash borer

The emerald ash borer, native to China, has destroyed 100 million ash trees since its arrival in the U.S. more than a decade ago. The destructive pest has reached the Washington area, where it will soon emerge again.

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Where to get rid of expired and unneeded prescriptions in Fairfax Co.

Unwanted and expired medications can be dropped off at six Fairfax County police stations from May 27 to June 1.

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Another early playoff exit for Ovechkin, Capitals

'Doesn't matter if you score': Capitals' Ovechkin exits playoffs early after 1 goal in 7 games

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Va. Tech president retires, reflects on massacre

Virginia Tech president announces retirement; reflects on his tenure and handling of massacre

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Pet psychic to visit for 'Honoring Animals Weekend'

Have you ever wondered what Fido and Fluffy are trying to tell you? You may have an opportunity to find out, thanks to a weekend celebration at Arlington Metaphysical Chapel featuring a pet psychic.

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Students see pills as study aid, officials warn of growing trend

Ritalin and Adderall are the two most commonly abused stimulants on high school and college campuses. And with final exams approaching, officials in Fairfax are warning of the growing problem.

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Strange bedfellows: ACLU, GOP unite over IRS scandal

A local Republican leader is calling for a swift government response to the unfolding IRS scandal, while his unlikely counterpart says the tax agency is in need of reform.

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US appeals panel ponders: what is a pirate?

US appeals court in Va. weighs conviction of Somali man called biggest US piracy catch

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Va. judge sets new dates in chef's case

Judge sets new dates, agrees to modify gag order in chef's embezzlement case

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April Va. general revenue up slightly over 2012

In major month for tax collections, Virginia general revenue up 2.2 percent in April over '12

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Va. council honors innovative caregiver programs

Commonwealth Council on Aging honors innovative caregiver programs in Virginia

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Hokies to add women's golf program in 2015

Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver says the Hokies are adding a women's golf program.

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Transportation vote boosts Dems in Va Free scores

In an all-or-nothing vote on 2013 highways bill, Va Free scores Assembly Dems higher than GOP

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Jacobs Entertainment pitches sale to W.Va. company

The owner of the Colonial Downs thoroughbred track in Virginia wants to sell his company to West Virginia-based MTR Gaming Group Inc. in exchange for $144.5 million in MTR stock.

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Navy to launch unmanned aircraft from carrier

Navy to attempt launching unmanned aircraft from deck of aircraft carrier for first time

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Va. lawmaker: Tsarnaev's body legally buried

Despite outrage over the grave site of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the congressman representing the district where the bombing suspect is buried says the cemetery owners can inter whomever they choose.

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Baltimore brewer plans Rosslyn location

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Prom nominations cause controversy at Alexandria high school (Video)

A twist on typical prom honors is causing controversy at a local high school.

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