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MWAA ripped in U.S. Department of Transportation IG report
Wed., May. 16 | 03:03 PM - MWAA in past years has had to answer questions relating to its internal operations, financial disclosures and bidding practices; this publicity has heightened of late considering the authority is in charge of overseeing construction of the approximately $5.5 billion Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, which will bring Metro's Silver Line to the Dulles International Airport and into Loudoun County.
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Pending Governor’s signature, commonwealth finally has a budget
Wed., May. 16 | 01:02 PM - Two months later than expected, the Virginia General Assembly has agreed on two-year spending plan for the commonwealth.
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Raspberry Falls well operational again
Wed., May. 16 | 10:05 AM - A well in Raspberry Falls shut down in August 2011 is back in service, Loudoun Water officials announced May 15.
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Stone Bridge named Top 10 school by U.S. News
Wed., May. 16 | 09:34 AM - With high state scores, performance average and advanced placement test scores, Stone Bridge High School was named the No. 10 best high school in the state of Virginia by U.S News and World Reports. This is the first year a Loudoun County Public School reached the top 10 for best high school in Virginia.
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Supervisors approve $7.9 million increase for schools
Tue., May. 15 | 07:21 PM - Loudoun County Public Schools will see an additional $7.9 million for its fiscal 2013 budget from the county's Board of Supervisors contingent on Gov. Bob McDonnell signing off on the two-year state budget approved by the General Assembly May 14.
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Delgaudio says Obama “assaulting” traditional marriage
Tue., May. 15 | 02:14 PM - Loudoun County Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling), in response to President Barack Obama's announcement in support of gay marriage, says the president's “evolution comment gives evolutionists” a bad name.
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 | Danny Hurdle, owner of Carolina Brothers Barbecue, often sees to it himself his pork and beef is smoked just right. Times-Mirror Photo/Trevor Baratko |
Tue., May. 15 | 09:04 AM - For barbecue aficionados, Danny Hurdle is deserving of celebrity status. Being a transient locale, Northern Virginia is dense with residents either from the Carolinas, or those who have passed through at various stints in their careers. Finding authentic Carolina barbecue can be a trying practice.
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Man charged in New Year’s Eve hotel robbery pleads guilty
Mon., May. 14 | 11:41 AM - An Alexandria man charged in connection with the December 2011 robbery of a hotel in Dulles pleaded guilty on May 11.
ABC busts retailers for selling alcohol, tobacco to minors
Mon., May. 14 | 10:16 AM - RICHMOND – Like other states, Virginia has strict age limits to buy cigarettes and alcohol. But young people often have little trouble purchasing those products: About one of every eight stores inspected by the state sells tobacco and booze to underage buyers.
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Virginia ignores marijuana reform proposals
Sun., May. 13 | 06:55 AM - RICHMOND – After months of an undercover investigation in 2008, a Yorktown County police officer finally had enough evidence to charge Brandon Gomez, then 18, with intent to distribute marijuana.
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 | Photo courtesy/ MC2 Confections |
Sat., May. 12 | 07:28 AM - A box of chocolates is almost an inevitable gift on Mother's Day. If you're watching your health, one of the biggest concerns can be enjoying these sweet treats. Sue Ann Gleason, founder of Conscious Bites Nutrition and Merideth Cohrs, founder and artisan chocolatier of MC2 Confections (based in Leesburg) talk about this chocolate “dilemma."
Loudoun senators at odds over voter ID bills
Fri., May. 11 | 02:18 PM - Throwing himself in the middle of a contentious Republican vs. Democrat debate, State Sen. Richard Black (R-13) is urging Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell to sign politically-charged voter identification legislation from the 2012 session.
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 | A mother duck gets protective over her baby ducklings. Students can see the duck family through the windows surrounding Sterling Elementary’s courtyard. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Laura Peters |
Fri., May. 11 | 11:53 AM - Eyes peer out of the windows looking into Sterling Elementary School's courtyard. Chatter fills the hallways as the tiny feet of students come to a halt to behold the great gift of life - duck life that is.
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Morven Park construction rumors set to rest
Fri., May. 11 | 07:12 AM - Rumors have been circling over the demolition of one of Morven Park's main plots of land which could potentially damage 100-year-old trees by placing a huge concrete pad near public restroom facilities.
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Loudoun Valley renovations hit the dais
Thu., May. 10 | 11:01 AM - Loudoun County School Board can decide to play ball or take a time-out when it comes to artificial versus grass turf for Loudoun Valley High School.
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Premier data center operator breaks ground on another property
Thu., May. 10 | 08:00 AM - Digital Realty, the largest data center operator in Loudoun County is about to get even bigger.
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Two teens face charges after stolen van found in Arkansas
Wed., May. 16 | 04:04 PM
Bike to Work Day Wed., May. 16 | 11:30 AM
Rocket challenge Wed., May. 16 | 10:20 AM
Education under fire Wed., May. 16 | 09:59 AM
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Woodgrove students attend flight school
Tue., May. 15 | 02:00 PM
Sheriff’s Office applies for JAG grant funding Tue., May. 15 | 10:27 AM
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Crime report for Monday, May 14, 2012
Mon., May. 14 | 02:25 PM
National History Day Competition Mon., May. 14 | 10:19 AM
Academic challenge Sun., May. 13 | 10:18 AM
Horizon Elementary goes to Odyssey of the Mind World finals Sat., May. 12 | 10:17 AM
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Crime report for Friday, May 11, 2012
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SkillsUSA Competition Thu., May. 10 | 02:00 PM
Purcellville names new Town Attorney Thu., May. 10 | 01:19 PM
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Crime report for Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Eastern station open house Thu., May. 10 | 10:14 AM
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Polish Boy Scout to speak at Tuscarora
Thu., May. 10 | 09:00 AM
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Crime report for Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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Eagle Idol Wed., May. 9 | 03:00 PM
Drive for charity Wed., May. 9 | 10:15 AM
Walk for Water Wed., May. 9 | 10:11 AM
Governor’s Award for Excellence Wed., May. 9 | 10:00 AM
McDonnell announces Civil War site preservation in Middleburg Wed., May. 9 | 08:44 AM
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State science and engineering fair
Tue., May. 8 | 08:00 AM
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Bike to Work Day Wed., May. 16 | 11:30 AM
Rocket challenge Wed., May. 16 | 10:20 AM
Education under fire Wed., May. 16 | 09:59 AM
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Woodgrove students attend flight school
Tue., May. 15 | 02:00 PMSheriff’s Office applies for JAG grant funding Tue., May. 15 | 10:27 AM
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Crime report for Monday, May 14, 2012
Mon., May. 14 | 02:25 PMNational History Day Competition Mon., May. 14 | 10:19 AM
Academic challenge Sun., May. 13 | 10:18 AM
Horizon Elementary goes to Odyssey of the Mind World finals Sat., May. 12 | 10:17 AM
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Crime report for Friday, May 11, 2012
Fri., May. 11 | 01:15 PMSkillsUSA Competition Thu., May. 10 | 02:00 PM
Purcellville names new Town Attorney Thu., May. 10 | 01:19 PM
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Crime report for Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thu., May. 10 | 10:26 AMEastern station open house Thu., May. 10 | 10:14 AM
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Polish Boy Scout to speak at Tuscarora
Thu., May. 10 | 09:00 AM
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Crime report for Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Wed., May. 9 | 04:31 PMEagle Idol Wed., May. 9 | 03:00 PM
Drive for charity Wed., May. 9 | 10:15 AM
Walk for Water Wed., May. 9 | 10:11 AM
Governor’s Award for Excellence Wed., May. 9 | 10:00 AM
McDonnell announces Civil War site preservation in Middleburg Wed., May. 9 | 08:44 AM
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State science and engineering fair
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Woodgrove High School clinched its first Dulles District softball championship with a 1-0 victory against host Loudoun County May 15 in Leesburg.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Alanna Dvorak
Wed., May. 16 | 03:36 PM - Despite winning a Region II championship and advancing to the state championship last season, the second-year Woodgrove High School softball team had a never won a district title.
Varsity Rewind: May 14-15 games
Wed., May. 16 | 02:48 PM - The 2012 varsity spring season has moved into postseason play in most sports. Look inside for scores and submitted game summaries.
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