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Virginia Gold Cup debuts self-service betting system (Video)

Forget the fancy hats, elegant horses and Jack Russell Terriers that will be on display this weekend at the 88th Virginia Gold Cup. Parimutuel betting, in which people put their money into a collective pool, is the real star of this year's festivities, the organizers say.

Tags: Virginia Gold Cup, Fauquier County, Parimutuel betting, horse racing, alicia lozano, kristi king, Vicki Bendure, The Plains

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Police: 'Person of interest' in Va. elderly couple killing in custody

The man wanted in connection with the killing of 80-year-old Nelson Slack and his 74-year-old wife, Ethel, has been arrested, police say.

Tags: Fauquier County, murder, Nelson Slack, Ethel Slack, The Plains, hank silverberg

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Jack Russell Terrier races popular event at Gold Cup

Colorful fall foliage, tailgate parties, fancy hats and, of course, Jack Russell Terrier races marked the 75th annual International Gold Cup Saturday.

Tags: International Gold Cup, dogs, horse racing, The Plains, kristi king

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Snow falls in parts of WTOP listening area

In the northern and western portions of the WTOP listening area, it is snowing.

Tags: The Plains, Front Royal, South Mountain

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