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3 hrs ago | WSET-TV Lynchburg

Dynamite found in Virginia Beach outbuilding

Bomb experts are disposing of 40 sticks of discarded dynamite found in an outbuilding in a residential area of Virginia Beach.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Examiner.com

Elephantine adventure in Northern Virginia

For a brief time , Luna Park opened its doors to thousands in search of recreation and entertainment.

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Related Topix: Alexandria, VA, Mount Vernon, VA, Arlington, VA, Bailey's Crossroads, VA, Fairfax County, VA

WRIC-TV Richmond

8News Investigates: Risk Of Corruption In Virginia

When it comes to risk of corruption, Virginia ranks as one of the nation's worst states.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government

BroadwayWorld.com

Kinky Boots, Pippin, Vanya and Sonia, Nathan Lane & Virginia Woolf? Win Big at Drama League Awards

The Drama League announced today the winners for the 79th Annual Drama League Awards: Distinguished Production of a Musical, Kinky Boots ; presented by Diane Paulus; Distinguished Play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike , presented by Pam MacKinnon; Distinguished Revival of a Musical, Pippin , presented by Alex Timbers; Distinguished Revival of a ... (more)

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Patch.com

McAuliffe, Cuccinelli Vie for Women's Vote in Virginia Governor's Race

Planned Parenthood endorsed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe Thursday hours after the Democrat bashed opponent Ken Cuccinelli on the abortion issue.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, US News, Abortion, Lorton, VA, us Travel, North America Travel, Travel, United States of America Travel

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Enjoy chamber music at Williamsburg Winery May 23

When the Virginia Arts Festival performs at the Williamsburg Winery on Thursday, May 23, the menu will pair chamber music with fine food and wines.

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Related Topix: Dining, Wine, Drink, Music, Entertainment

Martinsville Bulletin

Miss Virginia urges students to be - best, healthiest self'

Rosemary Willis , Miss Virginia 2012, looks on as Victoria Evonna-Blair "Blair" Oakley, the 2013 Miss Roanoke Outstanding Preteen, speaks about bullying Thursday at Patrick Henry Elementary School.

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Related Topix: College of William and Mary

Thu May 16, 2013

NBC29

Cuccinelli Announces Energy Policy Proposal

One day before Republican delegates meet in Richmond for the 2013 Republican Party Convention, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli is laying out another policy proposal.

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA, Alternative Energy, Energy, Bristol, VA, Environment, Science

Examiner.com

Macy Gray concert ticket giveaway for performances in Maryland and Virginia

What: Your invited to tweet for a ticket giveaway to experience On How Life Is 14th Anniversary Tour , a live performance from critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Macy Gray.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Macy Gray, Virginia Government

Patch.com

Virginia GOP Convention Over Primary: Good Move?

When Virginia's Republican Party made a last-minute decision to nominate candidates for the 2013 election in a convention instead of a primary, as originally planned, it prompted Lt.

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Related Topix: US News, Bob McDonnell, US Governors

WMDT

$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Christiansburg

The ticket is one of more 64,000 sold in Virginia that won a prize in Wednesday night's drawing.

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Related Topix: Lottery

Morgantown

Becoming West Virginia

The settlers of northwestern Virginia did not own slaves; they were not highly educated as a rule, nor did they have exceptional wealth, but simply wanted to improve their lives.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, West Virginia

Fairfax Times

All fired up over gun laws

Martina Leinz, head of the Burke-based Northern Virginia Chapter of the Million Mom March, addresses the audience at the McLean Commubnity Center about what she says has been a 13-year battle against inadequate gun laws in Virginia.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, Burke, VA, Fairfax, VA

WRIC-TV Richmond

Virginia Hotel Owner Settles Lawsuit After Child's Fall

The owner of a hotel in Norfolk will pay nearly $11 million to settle a lawsuit over a toddler's fall from a walkway.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government

WRIC-TV Richmond

Heritage Group Appeals City's Confederate Flag Ban

The Sons of Confederate Veterans is challenging in a federal appeals court Lexington's limits on the flying of the Confederate flag.

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Loudoun Times

Home schooling on the rise in Virginia

Amy Wilson says she didn't choose home schooling; her son did. "My son chose home schooling when he was about 3. I didn't realize that's what was happening at the time.

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Related Topix: Home Schooling, Education, Education Etc., Fairfax County, VA

Wed May 15, 2013

TBD.com

Virginia governor's race: How will women's issues play out?

Across Northern Virginia, in the historic town of Manassas, is where the current battle over women's issues - specifically abortion rights - remain a top priority for many female voters.

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Related Topix: Abortion

The Washington Post

Wilson Bridge trail encourages bike commuting between Pr. George's and Northern Virginia

Liz Willis pedals across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge as she heads home from work in Alexandria on May 3. The Woodrow Willson Bridge trail has become an important commuting pathway between Prince George's County and Alexandria.

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Related Topix: Alexandria, VA, Fort Belvoir, VA

ARLnow.com

Panel: Immigration Reform Will Benefit Country, Economy

Rep. Jim Moran and a group of like-minded panelists made the case for immigration reform Tuesday night at a community forum in Arlington.

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, US News, Illegal Immigration, Prison

WTVR Richmond

Virginia this Morning: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an action-packed, European-themed adventure park with 17th century charm and 21st century technology with more than 100 acres of fun.

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