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Worth the Drive Apple Blossom Festival: The 81st annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival takes place throughout the town of Winchester May 2-4. The three days of events are the culmination of festivities that ... via Loudoun Times

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“The single most important reason they tell us is the desire for a closer relationship with God”

At a clapboard church in this northern Virginia town, a small group gathers to rrrroll their R's and add a little diversity to their resumes. via WSLS

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“This will help us with a comprehensive plan for the future”

Bath Council moves forward with water rate increase and second pipe project - by David Abner - 4/23/2008 The Town of Bath Council passed the first reading of an ordinance that will set a flat rate of $8.77 for ... via The Morgan Messenger

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“Thousands of men and women avoid trips to the beach or pool because they're embarrassed by the appearance of toenails or rough, scaly heels.”

ENGO Blister Prevention Patches ENGO Blister Prevention Patches are used in your shoe on on your socks to reduce friction and blister formation. via Happy Feet

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We're starting to get information about the Left Hook Boxing card coming to the Winchester Sportsplex in Winchester, VA on Saturday, May 17. via Boxing Along The Beltway

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“If they stop using plastic bags, we would not carry them.”

The bag wars have begun. Disposable plastic bags, which are made of petroleum, are under siege these days. via Hartford Courant

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Motorists driving westbound on U.S. 50 near the West Virginia line this weekend will have to take a detour in the Gore area while crews do work on a railroad crossing. via WAVY-TV Portsmouth

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WINCHESTER, Va. : An "American Idol" will serve as grand marshal of this year's Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. via International Herald Tribune

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“Rescue hostage Isabella from Vermont court.”

The Virginia Supreme Court heard conflicting views Thursday on whether the state's ban on gay marriages and civil unions essentially voids a Vermont court's child visitation order in a dispute between two ... via WRC Washington DC Channel 4

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“When I see all of you together, it's history reminding us of why we have to stand together”

Fires create cash need An unprecedented string of house fires has the local chapter of the Red Cross struggling to keep pace, and in ... Living History: Out of Time Teachers host Remembrance Days event Call ... via Culpeper Times

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Calendar of Events Calendar of events for Bedford, Va., and surrounding area Calendar of Events Calendar of events and activities for Bedford and Bedford County, Va. via Bedford Bulletin

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Drivers who arrive in Virginia from the north will find a new rest area on Interstate 81 in Frederick County. via WFVA-AM Fredericksburg

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“Virgin prices have been going up; however, Trex has been able to maintain pricing”

The U.S. economy may already be in a recession, and the outlook for the housing sector may still be grim, but investors may be betting that one building-materials supplier may be ready for a comeback after a ... via BusinessWeek

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“Over the past year I have spoken extensively about building a New FEMA”

Release Date: April 8, 2008 Release Number: HQ-08-054 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing to move its disaster operations staff from the ... via Federal Emergency Management Agency

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“In a small town like this, there just aren't a lot of people who want to do it”

Newcomer Campbell to run for Boyce Town Council Richard Campbell may be a relative newcomer to Boyce, but he likes the place so much he is ready to ... Boyce Town Council member Hott will seek election Boyce ... via Clarke Times-Courier

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“Tim Kaine bare-face lied to us”

WINCHESTER, Va. - The father of a police officer shot to death while chasing a suspect criticized Gov. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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“We view the plastic bag as a valuable resource. It can be recycled economically”

With cities such as San Francisco and companies like Whole Foods pushing for a ban on plastic bags, one local company is lobbying for plastic - ' and not because it produces it, but because it recycles it. via Washington Examiner

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