Search Tags:  Fauquier County

'Pitchfork protest' leads to proposed updates to Va. farming rights

A Fauquier County farmer's fight with the county has prompted a bill that could more clearly define the rights of farmers in Virginia.

Tags: Virginia General Assembly, hank silverberg, Martha Boneta,

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Va. property-rights dispute prompts legislation

A Virginia lawmaker is sponsoring legislation prompted by a Fauquier County farmer's property-rights skirmish with her local government over selling handmade items like goat milk soap and sheep yarn, as well as hosting a birthday party for her friend's daughter without obtaining proper permits.

Tags: property rights, Scott Lingamfelter, Virginia General Assembly

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Police looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run

Virginia State Police are looking for a man suspected of being the driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Fauquier County.

Tags: Virginia State Police, hit-and-run

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Va. state police identify teen killed in Fauquier shooting

Virginia State Police have identified the teen killed by a police officer in Fauquier County early Friday morning.

Tags: stafford county, shooting

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Va. State Police probe fatal shooting by deputy

Virginia State Police say they are investigating a fatal shooting by a deputy sheriff in Fauquier County.

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Fauquier wineries say county is stomping on assets

Several vintners and local farms are challenging a Fauquier County land-use ordinance that they call an assault on economic freedom and a clear violation of state law.

Tags: wineries

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Va. wineries worry about impact of new restrictions

The number of wineries in Virginia has been growing by leaps and bounds, but one county has ordered new restrictions on wineries.

Tags: wineries, Barrel Oak Winery,

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More trouble for White House party crashers

Virginia's attorney general went after White House party crasher Tareq Salahi for a second time on Monday.

Tags: white house crasher, Ken Cuccinelli, lawsuit, Tareq Salahi

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Va. AG settles with White House crasher's charity

Virginia officials have reached a settlement with a charity headed by White House party crasher Tareq Salahi for allegedly making false statements, submitting inaccurate financial statements, and soliciting donations without being registered with the state, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's office said Tuesday.

Tags: Tareq Salahi, white house crasher, Ken Cuccinelli,

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Va. police find marijuana in Jaguars player's car

Virginia State Police say Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Nate Collins has been charged with possession of marijuana.

Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Nate Collins, marijuana

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