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2 hrs ago | New York Daily News

George Huguely V accused of smothering University of Virginia lacrosse star Yeardley LoveA

George Huguely V, charged with murdering ex-girlfriend and University of Virginian lacrosse star Yeardley Love, is being accused of smothering her.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, University of Virginia

2 hrs ago | The Washington Post

Virginia to require radiologists to notify mammogram patients of breast density

Cathryn Tatusko's last mammogram, which she got on the same day she was diagnosed with breast cancer, showed no sign of trouble.

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Related Topix: Radiology, Medicine, Virginia Government, Health, Breast Cancer, Women's Health

3 hrs ago | WTVR Richmond

Navy cancels plan to move carrier to Florida, GOP lawmakers say

The U.S. Navy canceled a controversial plan to move a Virginia-based nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to Florida, House Republicans said Monday.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy

8 hrs ago | Jalopnik

The Virginia DMV Loves Dirty Prostitutes [License Plates]

As far as DMVs go, none has proven more prudish than the censors in the Old Dominion.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, Autos

9 hrs ago | WHAG

President Obama Visits Northern Virginia

President Obama was in Northern Virginia Monday to talk to community college students.

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11 hrs ago | Richmond Times-Dispatch

60 Seconds with: Brett Vassey

Metro Business asked Brett Vassey, president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Manufacturers Association, how job seekers in Virginia can prepare for jobs in advanced manufacturing.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government

15 hrs ago | CBS Local

Last Day To Register For Virginia Primary

The State Board of Elections says Monday is the last day to register to vote in Virginia's Republican presidential primary.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, US Politics, Ron Paul, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mitt Romney

17 hrs ago | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Nurse anesthetist and decorated Navy Reserve officer 'blessed' with opportunities

As a nursing instructor, Cathy Harrison teaches students at Bryant & Stratton College in Chesterfield County how to administer an intravenous solution.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, Medicine, Nursing, Chesterfield County, VA, Graceland University, University of Phoenix

Sun Feb 12, 2012

WMDT

Sign Collapses Onto Interstate 66 In Fairfax

The Virginia Department of Transportation is investigating what caused a 30-foot sign to collapse onto Interstate 66 in Fairfax.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government

NBC29

Virginia Consumers Show More Confidence

Virginia consumers are more confident and willing to drop dollars on big ticket items right now than they were this time last year.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Kaine pumps up Democrats

Former Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is the presumptive Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim Webb.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Jim Webb, Democrat, George Allen, Republican, 2012 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

New Age

The American - democracy'

The system of Electoral College remains alive to the detriment of the democratic institution.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Examiner.com

Political party affiliation primary voting bill killed in the Virginia Senate

The Virginia Senate shot down another unnecessary piece of legislation introduced by Sen.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

Beres: Virginia, we can do this

Ten years. Our military forces have been on a war footing for 10 long years. And during that time, civilian America has gone about its business, immersed in concerns of everyday life.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, US Military, US Marine Corps, US Navy

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia music legend Ralph Stanley is still singing, touring and reeling in honors

A brief visit to the Ralph Stanley Museum brings this musical legend to life. At almost 85, Stanley is up for another Grammy award.

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Related Topix: Ralph Stanley, Bluegrass, Dickenson County, VA, Coeburn, VA, Appalachia, VA, Entertainment

Sat Feb 11, 2012

Palm Beach Post

Relax, West Virginians; at least you're not from Kentucky

Can't remember the last time I saw water rising above sidewalks rchristiepbp: It was too easy ... RT @joyoglesby: @rchristiepbp You're going to pay for putting Milli Vanelli in my head.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, Virginia Government, West Virginia Government, Florida, Florida Government, Dick Cheney

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia can grow quality charter schools a

In the coming weeks, Virginia lawmakers will decide whether to change the state's education laws to allow a new movement of high-quality public charter schools to open their doors.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government

Patch.com

Ellis, Howe Lobby State Legislators

Councilmen Brad Ellis and Fred Howe were in Richmond together Thursday to lobby state legislators on declining police funding, eminent domain legislation and increases to the Virginia Retirement System.

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, Virginia Government, Bob McDonnell, US Governors

TBD.com

Va. House panel endorses controversial 'personhood' bill

The Courts of Justice Committee voted 14-4 to send Del. Bob Marshall's so-called "personhood" bill to the House floor, where it will be up for a final vote Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Prince William, World News, Abortion, US News, US Supreme Court, ACLU

WTAP-TV Parkersburg

"It's Worth A Shot"

People in West Virginia, Ohio and much of the midwest this week have been buying tickets...for what could eventually be the largest Powerball jackpot in history.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, Virginia Government, West Virginia Government, Lottery

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