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Gov. Bob McDonnell's wish list includes reforms for public education

Virginia's governor is out with his wish list for the state's public schools and he's hoping state legislators give him a passing grade on his new proposals.

Tags: Bob McDonnell, Virginia public schools, education, Teach for America,

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Cole pushes for new voter identification legislation

In Virginia, residents are currently allowed to use items such as bank statements, paychecks and utility bills as a form of identification to vote, but that could soon change.

Tags: Mark Cole, 88th District, Fredericksburg, Voter identification, Jim Moran

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Attendance doubles at local gun show

The nation's state of economic uncertainty and the recent school shooting that struck the town of Sandy Hook just two weeks ago are having no affect on area gun sales. In fact, gun sales are booming and tickets to gun shows are a hot item.

Tags: gun show, the Nation

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Transportation in 2012: Soaring milestones, harsh misses

As the year comes to a close, the gap between the good and the bad in 2012 transportation has created a roller coaster.

Tags: AAA Mid-Atlantic, transportation, Express Lanes Project, 11th Street Bridge

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Binge drinking: Fine line between holiday cheer and a problem

The holiday season is a time of year where many overindulge. And as some get caught up in the celebration - how many drinks is considered binge drinking?

Tags: binge drinking, alcohol,

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Happy Christmas tail: A donor gives a dog a home

It's not every day someone plops down $1,000 for a dog he/she does not own. However, one good Samaritan decided to do just that, giving a little dog an early Christmas present.

Tags: Stafford County Animal Shelter

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The battle of the sexes, airplane edition

When it comes to flying, men and women are altitudes apart.

Tags: air travel, The Wall Street Journal,

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Va. gun sales brisk in wake of Newtown

Gun sales have increased in the wake of the Connecticut shootings that gave rise to talk about new guns restrictions. And Friday morning, business was brisk at local gun shops in Virginia.

Tags: guns, gun laws, gun sales, newtown, conn.,

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GPS trackers keep pets close to home (VIDEO)

Dog owners worried their pets may get lost are turning to GPS technology in case they need to find their wayward four-legged friends.

Tags: gps trackers, pets, Tagg The Pet Tracker

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Local winter farmers' markets offer year-round options

The weather is cooler and tomato season is long gone, but that does not mean farmers' markets pack-up for the winter months.

Tags: winter farmers

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