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Free Internet is a big draw at libraries

A new survey shows free Internet access may be just as important as the ability to borrow books at libraries.

Tags: pew research center, Libraries, internet access,

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Medicare scam hits Virginia residents

It's the time of year when seniors are being asked to reevaluate Medicare and drug program plans. The crooks have picked up on this and are now targeting some seniors, calling and threatening to have benefits cut-off if they don't provide information such as bank account numbers.

Tags: Medicare, Medicare fraud

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Fairfax to create formal gun give-back program

Fairfax County is working on a formal gun give- back program to get unwanted weapons off the street.

Tags: gun violence, Sharon Bulova, fairfax county police department, guns

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Fairfax teachers say no to guns in schools

The question of whether schools should have guns and/or armed officers is a subject of nationwide debate since 26 elementary students and staff were killed in a December shooting in Newton, Conn.

Tags: Fairfax County schools, FCFT, guns in schools

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Second inaugurations are usually smaller

Monday's inauguration is expected to be both smaller and less expensive than President Obama's first swearing in four years ago.

Tags: inauguration day, inauguration budget, American University, Allan Lichtman,

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Virginia negotiating to buy Dulles Greenway

The state is negotiating with the owners of the private Dulles Greenway to purchase the 14-mile road that runs from Dulles International Airport to Leesburg.

Tags: Dulles Greenway, Dulles Toll Road, Joe May

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Local hospitals restrict visitors to prevent spread of flu

At least seven area hospitals are telling visitors with flu symptoms or even the sniffles to refrain from coming to see family or friends in the hospital.

Tags: Inova Health System, flu, visitor restrictions

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'Lincoln' could bolster Virginia's economy

Steven Spielberg's hit movie "Lincoln" could also be a big hit for Virginia's economy, infusing $64 million into the state's economy in 2012.

Tags: Lincoln, Virginia State Capitol

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Watch out for this scam targeting Dominion Power customers

Dominion Power is warning customers that scammers are trying to get their personal information by threatening to turn off their electricity.

Tags: Dominion Virginia Power, scam

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McDonnell makes case for transportation tax change

Gov. Bob McDonnell used his annual address to the state Wednesday to make one big, last push for an enduring legislative legacy, urging lawmakers to enact his education and transportation reforms.

Tags: Bob McDonnell, Dick Saslaw, tax, Dick Black, David Toscano

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