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Teen charged with Manassas-area rape, robbery

A gang task force and Prince William County detectives served a search warrants at the home of a 17-year-old Manassas boy before arresting him on charges that he raped and abducted a Herndon woman last week. Police also tied to the boy to two business robberies.

Wednesday - 04/03/2013, 02:26pm EDT

Man indicted on capital murder charge

Man indicted on capital murder charge in slaying of former federal officer

Tuesday - 04/02/2013, 09:40pm EDT

Washington's wartime 'oval office' getting remade

The future first president stayed in the field with his troops through the Revolutionary War, living and working in the tent that was the nation's first "oval office" of sorts. And a reproduction tent will be on tour ahead of the planned Museum of the American Revolution opening.

Sunday - 03/31/2013, 03:20pm EDT

Parents: Short suspension leads to prolonged punishment

The parents of a Virginia fourth grader who was suspended for threatening to shoot a fellow student in the head if she tried to kiss him say his punishment is too harsh.

Friday - 03/29/2013, 02:25pm EDT

Police: Woman raped at gunpoint in Manassas area

A 31-year-old Herndon woman says she was raped at gunpoint Thursday night, and police in Prince William County are asking for the public's help finding the suspect.

Friday - 03/29/2013, 01:12pm EDT

Tim McGraw, Dave Matthews Band at Jiffy Lube Live

This year's schedule is shaping up to be a big hit for fans of modern country, classic rock and even '80s alternative.

Friday - 03/29/2013, 05:17am EDT
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3 dead, including suspect, in Marine base shooting

A Marine who worked at a rigorous school that tests Marines who want to become officers fatally shot two of his colleagues before killing himself in a barracks dorm room.

Friday - 03/22/2013, 05:20pm EDT
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Express Lanes construction to bring more detours in Va.

More detours and shutdowns are planned as part of the I-95 Express Lanes project, and drivers should be prepared for their commutes to get worse before they get better.

Friday - 03/22/2013, 08:55am EDT

Prince Williams students to compete in world robotics championship

Ten middle school teams from Prince William County are traveling to California to compete in the VEX World Tournament of robotics.

Sunday - 03/17/2013, 07:50am EDT

Manassas police release sketch of threatening letter suspect

Manassas City Police have released a sketch of a suspect in the case of threatening letters left at several homes since December.

Thursday - 03/14/2013, 07:03pm EDT

Fix needed for U.S. 1 traffic 'nightmare' between Quantico and Fort Belvoir

Commuters traveling the 25 miles from the Quantico Marine Corps Base to Fort Belvoir know how frustrating the stop-and-go trip along U.S. 1 can be. Prince William County officials say they hope state funding will be allocated for two major projects to improve traffic flow.

Thursday - 03/14/2013, 04:51am EDT

Metro to Centreville and Potomac Mills? Federal study requested

Two Virginia congressmen have introduced legislation to study extending Metrorail to Centreville, Woodbridge and Potomac Mills.

Sunday - 03/10/2013, 12:18am EST
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Babysitter charged after girl burned in salt-ice challenge

A 9-year-old girl from Dumfries was severely burned while she and her babysitter were playing a game known as the salt and ice challenge and now the babysitter is facing a felony child abuse charge.

Saturday - 03/09/2013, 08:11pm EST

Driver dies in crash on I-95

A driver has died in a crash on Interstate 95.

Saturday - 03/09/2013, 11:14am EST

Weekend Wakeup: Spring brings travelers, time change

It's time to spring ahead! Sunday morning's time change means you'll lose an hour of sleep an hour of Metro service. Plus expect more cars on the area's highways as spring traffic ramps up. That and more in your Weekend Wakeup.

Friday - 03/08/2013, 05:48pm EST

Mysterious notes return to Manassas, confounding police

The mysterious and threatening notes have returned to some doorsteps in and around Manassas, and there's still no clue as to who is leaving them.

Friday - 03/08/2013, 07:03am EST

Man badly burned in Lake Ridge house fire

A fire Thursday night has left a Lake Ridge man badly burned.

Friday - 03/08/2013, 02:44am EST

2 local teens compete in Intel Science Talent Search

Alexa "Lexy" Dantzler, a student at Bishop O'Connell High School, and Samuel Zbarsky, a student at Montgomery Blair High School, are finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search.

Thursday - 03/07/2013, 10:15am EST
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Eco-fashion appearing at Oscars and popular clothing stores

Eco-fashion has permeated the fashion industry, from local ventures and popular clothing stores like H&M to the red carpet.

Wednesday - 03/06/2013, 12:23pm EST
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New signs of life for Va.'s Bi-County Parkway

A 30 year-old idea to build a road to help the growing Northern Virginia population may be getting some new life.

Sunday - 03/03/2013, 05:15pm EST
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