Virginia News Stream

McAuliffe ends May with gov race fundraising edge

Terry McAuliffe held nearly a 2-to-1 edge in campaign cash on hand at the end of May over Republican rival Ken Cuccinelli in their head-to-head sprint to November's gubernatorial election.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 08:47pm EDT

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Man killed in Herndon fire identified

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue have identified the man killed in house fire in Herndon.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 07:47pm EDT

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Perdue expands Va. soybean exports to China

Perdue Agribusiness expands Virginia soybean exports to China

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:41pm EDT

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Wounded warriors overcome disabilities, tee off

Sherman Gillums knows firsthand the difficulty of being a veteran on the road to recovery.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:35pm EDT

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Historically black St. Paul's College to close

The decision by St. Paul's College to close came after the historically black college battled for years to keep its accreditation amid crushing debt and an acquisition bid was abandoned.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:30pm EDT

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McAuliffe touts 2 Republican endorsements

Democrat Terry McAuliffe's campaign is touting what it considers a coup in Monday's endorsements by two Republicans.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:28pm EDT

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Murder trial for Somalis in piracy case to begin

The trial begins Tuesday in Virginia for three Somali men charged with piracy and the 2011 murders of four Americans aboard a yacht off the coast of Africa.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:24pm EDT

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Dominion CEO helped write Va-based Civil War movie

Virginia is no stranger to Civil War movies, but a new film that starts shooting in the state this week has an unusual backstory.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:22pm EDT

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Va. soldier killed in Afghanistan

A soldier from Virginia has died in Afghanistan from injuries caused by an improvised explosive device.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 04:16pm EDT

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Danville to commemorate Bloody Monday anniversary

Danville is preparing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the most violent of all days in the civil rights movement in Virginia.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 03:59pm EDT

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Maryland, Virginia among most generous states

When tragedy strikes, many Americans pride themselves on helping those in need through donations, volunteering and charitable contributions.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 01:22pm EDT

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Prince William looks for right angle with new logo

Prince William County thinks it has the right angle to bolster its economic development and marketing efforts.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 12:36pm EDT

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Bicyclist struck by driver on bike trail

A 65-year-old bicyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a car that had traveled up to five miles on a bike trail.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 11:06am EDT

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Online forums provide parenting advice in digital age

Online parenting platforms, support groups and listservs are popping up all over the country. More parents are relying on these sites and mailing lists for support and advice from other parents going through similar situations.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 10:34am EDT

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Va. gov.'s wife made $36K as charity adviser to coal company

The wife of Virginia's governor made as much money as a teacher's starting salary to consult for several days for philanthropic arm of one of Virginia's major coal companies.

Monday - 06/03/2013, 10:12am EDT

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