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LTM Editorial: A candle for Bethany

Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:30 AM - A sad anniversary silently passed last week. Jan. 29 marked the one-year anniversary of the last time anyone saw 21-year-old Bethany Decker. There were no tearful pleas from the family, no solemn reminder from the Sheriff’s Office and no candlelight vigils praying for this young mother to return home.

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Virginia still without state song

Thu., Feb. 2 | 10:30 PM - Members of the General Assembly pass on bluegrass tune, "At Home in Virginia," for state song.

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Chemical spill at Middleburg Academy cancels school, one adult hospitalized

Thu., Feb. 2 | 03:38 PM - Loudoun Fire and Rescue received a call this morning regarding a chemical spill at Middleburg Academy. Two adults were possibly exposed to the chemicals, and one woman was sent to the hospital.

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McCormick, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, stops in Loudoun

Thu., Feb. 2 | 02:30 PM - Campaigning for the Republican nomination in the 2012 Virginia senatorial election, David McCormick is fighting the likes of former Gov. George Allen and Del. Bob Marshall (R-13th) for a spot on the general ticket

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Senate-hopeful Allen swings through Loudoun

Thu., Feb. 2 | 11:24 AM - Former governor and well-known political commodity George Allen passed through Loudoun County Jan. 13, first touring the Prototype Productions facility in Ashburn then sitting down for a brief interview in Leesburg.

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The 2012 Washington Auto Show celebrates the design and engineering excellence of the global auto industry.Times-Mirror Photo/Paul Jean

Ruling the road in 2012

Thu., Feb. 2 | 09:30 AM - Hundreds zoom in to the D.C. Car Show

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Sterling woman pleads guilty to murder for hire plot

Wed., Feb. 1 | 02:35 PM - Ann Jenene Cinnamon, or Ann Jenene Greer, 41, of Sterling, plead guilty Feb. 1 to hiring a hit-man to kill her boyfriend’s “mistress.”

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Cathy Cleveland, manager of Altar’d State at the Village of Leesburg, stands in the clothing store Jan. 27.

A new state of mind

Wed., Feb. 1 | 12:00 PM - Altar’d State, a new women’s clothing boutique in The Village at Leesburg, sells clothes with a Christian aesthetic, but store manager Cathy Cleveland wants everyone to feel comfortable in her business.

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UPDATE: Supervisors nixing opening prayer?

Wed., Feb. 1 | 09:39 AM - Supervisor Suzanne Volpe (R-Algonkian), when asked whether she intentionally skipped an invocation, said the prayer by Supervisor Ralph Buona (R-Ashburn) at the start of the Jan. 31 meeting served as an invocation for both meetings.

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One bill’s aim: Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust

Wed., Feb. 1 | 08:00 AM - RICHMOND – For the average person, the sky is no longer the limit, but you just might have to be dead first. Del. Terry Kilgore, (R-Gate City), is proposing legislation to provide tax breaks to Virginia residents who send their cremated remains into outer space.

Supervisors analyze McDonnell’s transportation package

Wed., Feb. 1 | 01:21 AM - The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday examined broad pieces of legislation being considered in the 2012 General Assembly session.

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A Loudoun tune to “American Idol”

Tue., Jan. 31 | 06:26 PM - Sterling resident Jenni Schick, 24, appeared on "American Idol" on Jan. 18 singing Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" during auditions in Aspen, Colo. Schick was showcased on the popular reality show not only for her singing talent, but her wish to kiss judge and legendary rocker Steven Tyler – and her wish came true. Schick received one ticket to get a chance to vie for the "American Idol" top spot in Hollywood and a smooch on the lips from Tyler.

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UPDATE: Bus drivers consider walkout over benefit changes

Tue., Jan. 31 | 05:36 PM - The school boardroom was scattered with residents and LCPS employees on Jan. 31 wearing black and red in protest of proposed cuts in the budget that would affect part-time employees. More than 400 people gathered with more than 80 who had signed up to speak.

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Judge recuses himself from capital murder case

Tue., Jan. 31 | 04:47 PM - Motions made by attorneys in the capital murder case of Darwin Bowman are on hold after Judge James Chamblin recused himself from the case on Jan. 30.

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Roy pleads guilty to 2001 murder

Tue., Jan. 31 | 11:10 AM - Robert E. Roy, 49, took the glasses that had been hanging from his collar, put them on and carefully peered down at the plea agreement before his defense attorney Joseph T. Flood presented it to the judge.

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Officials fight for human trafficking victims

Tue., Jan. 31 | 09:07 AM - RICHMOND – A bipartisan coalition, including legislators and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, urged the General Assembly on Monday to increase penalties for human trafficking in general and underage sex trafficking in particular.

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House passes bill lifting HPV vaccine rule

Mon., Jan. 30 | 07:30 PM - The Virginia House of Delegates has voted to repeal the law requiring girls to receive the human papillomavirus vaccine before entering the sixth grade.

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Briar Woods student-athletes, from left, Justin Baker (James Madison - football), Shaquera Leach (Virginia Tech - track and field) and Connor Pompilio (Virginia Tech - soccer) signed their letters of intent Feb. 1.—Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Carl Lukat

Briar Woods holds signing ceremony for three student-athletes

Fri., Feb. 3 | 11:09 AM - A trio of Briar Woods High School seniors made their college destinations official Feb. 1 in front of family, friends, coaches and school administrators in the school library. Justin Baker will continue his football career at James Madison University, Shaquera "Shaq" Leach will run track at Virginia Tech and Connor Pompilio will play soccer at Virginia Tech.

Freedom gymnasts set school record, win Cedar Run title

Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:05 AM - Freedom High School posted a school record 147.2 team score at the AAA Cedar Run District gymnastics meet Feb. 1 at Patriot High School. The Eagles topped runner-up Battlefield by more than five points to claim the team title.

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