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Backyard work uncovers Civil War-era shell in Va

Virginia State Police say no one was injured when a Civil War-era shell was discovered buried in the backyard of a Petersburg residence.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 01:33pm EDT

Ceremony marks Tech shooting anniversary

Ceremony in Richmond marks 6th anniversary of Virginia Tech shooting rampage

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 12:00pm EDT

Grief six years after Virginia Tech shootings

WTOP's Kate Ryan reports.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 10:53am EDT

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Strawberry truck overturns on I-81, 2 hurt

Strawberry truck overturns on Interstate 81 in Wythe County, 2 hurt

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 08:50am EDT

New aircraft carrier's flight deck completed

Construction of next US aircraft carrier's flight deck completed

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 07:59am EDT

Va. to honor transportation workers killed on job

VDOT plans vigil to honor Virginia transportation workers killed in roadway work zones

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 07:39am EDT

Board member: No federal funding could speed up Arlington streetcar

WTOP's Hank Silverberg reports

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:43am EDT

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D.C.-area runners reflect on a tragic marathon day in Boston

Marathon day in Boston is a day traditionally filled with eager runners, packed bars and sidewalks overflowing with supporters, signs and cheers. But the 117th Boston Marathon deviated drastically from tradition.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:30am EDT

Va. Supreme Court justice finished run before blast

Va Supreme Court Justice Bill Mims crossed Boston Marathon finish line minutes before blasts

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:49am EDT

Ex-museum official in Staunton indicted

Former official at Staunton's Frontier Culture Museum indicted on felony charges

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:20am EDT

Va. babysitter indicted in 2-year-old's death

Va. babysitter indicted on second-degree murder charge in 2-year-old's death

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:20am EDT

Leesburg's Dominion Academy to shut its doors

Leesburg's Dominion Academy, a private Christian school, will shut its doors at the end of this school year due to a steady decline in enrollment.

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 12:38am EDT

Tracking the 82 Arlington runners in the Boston Marathon

Eighty-two runners in the 2013 Boston Marathon listed their city of residence as Arlington, Va. Following today's horrific bombing at the race's finish line, we're now starting to hear from some of those Arlington residents who ran the race and escaped the event unscathed.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 10:20pm EDT

Va. chief medical examiner steps down

Dr. Leah Bush, Va. chief medical examiner, steps down to spend more time caring for parents

Monday - 04/15/2013, 08:40am EDT

Science Museum of Va. begins $60M fundraiser

Science Museum of Virginia begins $60M fundraising campaign to reinvent itself

Monday - 04/15/2013, 08:20am EDT

Family pledges $25M to Roanoke College

Family pledges $25M to Roanoke College, record gift kicks off $200M capital campaign

Monday - 04/15/2013, 08:06am EDT

Rescued Norfolk eagle settles in Stafford County

Eagle rescued from Norfolk nest after plane hits mother settles in Stafford County

Monday - 04/15/2013, 07:59am EDT

Police investigate bomb threat at airport in Va.

Police investigate bomb threat at Dinwiddie County Airport, suspect sought

Monday - 04/15/2013, 07:47am EDT

Agreement ends water war in Fairfax County

The big water war between Fairfax County and its independent cities and towns has ended and customers could be the winners.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 06:00am EDT

Fairfax Connector changes planned with Silver Line opening

Fairfax County will hold a series of meetings beginning Monday night asking for feedback on a revised plan for new bus schedules and routes once trains begin running from Wiehle-Reston East to East Falls Church.

Monday - 04/15/2013, 04:17am EDT
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