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A host of hurdles in store for Virginia's General Assembly

Virginia's General Assembly already faces a big hurdle when they meet on Jan. 11.

Tags: General Assembly, Richmond, Cucinelli, Bill Bolling, Democrats, republicans, hank silverberg

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New Year's Day hike starts off year on healthful note

A new battle cry is ringing out across the county this New Year's Day -- go take a hike.

Tags: Prince William County, Lorton, Kathy Stewart, Cub Scouts, Go take a hike

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Gingrich supports Va. black Union soldier monument

Leading Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is behind an effort to have African-American Union soldiers recognized for their role in the Civil War Battle of the Crater.

Tags: Newt Gingrich, Civil War Battle of the Crater, Siege of Petersburg, Petersburg, Va.,

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No fireworks for Alexandria's big "First Night" celebration

There are some big celebrations coming up for "First Night" this year but one of the biggest has a big change -- no fireworks.

Tags: First Night, Alexandria, Baltimore, Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, new year

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Republican Donner drops out of Va. US Senate race

One of five Republican candidates for Virginia's open U.S. Senate seat is dropping out of the contest.

Tags: U.S. Senate, Tim Donner

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Va. study to examine fire risk of living near woods

An effort is under way in the Central Shenandoah Valley to find ways to protect homes on the edge of woodlands from wildfires.

Tags: Central Shenandoah Valley, Augusta County,

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DMV, SSA teaming up in Va.

The state Department of Motor Vehicles and the Social Security Administration are teaming up to offer one-stop service in Richmond.

Tags: Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Administration,

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Va. mother sentenced in death of child left in hot car

A woman whose son died after she left him in a hot car in Danville will spend 10 years in prison.

Tags: Danville, Va.,

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Report: Racial gap in D.C. area school suspensions

A published report says black students in the D.C. area are suspended and expelled two to five times as often as white students, and the trend can be seen in both the Maryland and Virginia suburbs and inner city Washington.

Tags: D.C., Maryland, Montgomery County

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Va. winery's '08 vintage scores high

A Virginia winery is getting some national attention for one of its vintages.

Tags: Lovingston Winery, Lovingston, Va., Wine Enthusiast

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