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New group focusing on flexible vinyl issues
In response to increased attacks on flexible vinyl products, as well as the phthalates used to soften vinyl to make a variety of plastic products, the industry has formed the Flexible Vinyl Alliance in an effort to respond more quickly to initiatives at the state and local levels.
College Community Remembers Student Killed By Hunter
The Ferrum College community is in shock after a student was killed by a hunter who mistook her for a deer.
Senator's Wife Charged With DWI
The wife of the most senior Republican in the Senate was arrested Wednesday night after her vehicle struck a parked car.
Hunter Charged In Shooting Of Students
A hunter faces manslaughter and other charges after authorities say he fired at college students he mistook for a deer, leaving one dead and another wounded.
The City of Falls Church Concert Band will present a " No Strings Attached " wind band musical experience by 20th century American composers.
Making Ruffles for my Fitted Shirt
I just finished making this fitted womens shirt with French cuffs and decided to put ruffles on the front.
BHI is headquartered in McLean, Va., and Gurgaon,
BHI is headquartered in McLean, Va., and Gurgaon, India, and has eight full-time employees.
McLean Sisters Raise Millions for Veterans
McLEAN, Va. - Dozens of wounded warriors and their spouses boarded a Yellow Ribbon aircraft at Reagan National Airport on Veterans Day for an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas.
Woman facing charges in animal cruelty case dies
The woman charged with multiple counts of cruelty to retired polo ponies on her Orange County farm has died.
Retailers' quarterly data will be scrutinized for economic insight
Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports.
Killings remain unsolved as sniper execution nears
In a March 9, 2004, file photo convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad stands as he is sentenced to death for the shooting of Dean Meyers at the Prince William County Circuit Court in Manassas, Va.
What recovery? Unemployment shoots past 10 percent
Just when it was beginning to look a little better, the economy relapsed Friday with a return to double-digit unemployment for only the second time since World War II and warnings that next year will be even worse than previously thought.
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Capital Automotive LLC Declares Quarterly Preferred Unit Distributions
Capital Automotive LLC , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Managers has declared a dividend for the period commencing August 1, 2009 and ending October 31, 2009 of $0.46875 per Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Unit of the Company, payable on November 16, 2009 ...
Campaign signs crowd an intersection in McLean, Virginia, November 2, 2009
Republicans rolled to victory in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of President Barack Obama's political clout.
Colbert prepares to meet my bosses
If you watch The Colbert Report , you've probably caught Stephen Colbert 's references to "The USA TODAY." They're usually pretty funny, although I'm not sure all my co-workers would agree.
Fairfax County School Bond 2009
In addition to choosing elected officials, voters will be asked to sign off on new debt in the amount of $232,580,000 for Fairfax County Public Schoolsa construction projects Nov 3. Residents are able to check a oeyesa or a oenoa on the election ballot regarding whether the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors should borrow money and issue capital ...
Violinist Finds Success at Young Age
Fedor Ouspensky, 13, of Vienna has impressed listeners nationwide with his musical talent.
Tysons-Dulles Corridor Real Hot Topics
I attended an event this morning hosted by Bisnow on ' Hot Topics in NoVa. ' The hot topics surround commercial real estate development around Tysons-Dulles corridor and transportation.
Va. Dem for Gov. Seeks Final Week Surge
This story was written by Sandhya Somashekhar . A year ago, the sidewalk would have been full of volunteers ready to fan out into the neighborhoods with satchels full of campaign fliers.
Web health sites harness power of social networks
In fall 2007, during her 12th week of pregnancy, Garance Genicot and her husband, Shub Debgupta, received worrisome news from the doctor: A preliminary test showed there was a strong possibility that she would deliver a baby with Down syndrome.