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Virginia House passes bill eliminating post-Labor Day school opening
Thu., Feb. 9 | 03:00 PM - House Bill 1063, which would allow local school boards to set the school calendar and the opening of the school year, passed 76-23 in the House of Delegates on Feb. 2.
The bill is awaiting debate in the state Senate.
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Loudoun chamber spearheading Metrorail advocacy
Thu., Feb. 9 | 01:14 PM - Playing the role of “Rail to Dulles” lobbyist, the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge to encourage Loudoun's business community to voice support for Phase 2 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.
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‘Castle doctrine’ moving through state legal system
Thu., Feb. 9 | 10:45 AM - Two bills that stress firearm defense in the home are rifling through Virginia's legal system following votes last week.
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Kaine, Democratic candidate for Senate, campaigning in Northern Virginia
Wed., Feb. 8 | 01:25 PM - Gov. Tim Kaine, on the campaign trail through the region, touches on the federal budget, education and his relationship with President Obama.
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Police target methamphetamine
Wed., Feb. 8 | 12:13 PM - Commonwealth police and pharmaceutical distributors are fighting for the passage of a bill aimed to curb the production and spread of methamphetamine by monitoring non-prescription drug sales electronically.
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Capital Improvement Project presented to board
Wed., Feb. 8 | 11:48 AM - Superintendent Dr. Edgar Hatrick presented his Capital Improvement Project for fiscal 2013-2018 to the Loudoun County School Board during their Feb. 7 meeting resulting in projects totaling $565.6 million - significantly less from 2011’s $920 million presented.
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School board adopts fiscal 2013 operating budget
Wed., Feb. 8 | 01:28 AM - Cuts by School Board potentially includes 35 jobs from FLES program, phase one of full-day kindergarten, among others.
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Loudoun County Administrator proposes ‘zero tax increase’ budget
Tue., Feb. 7 | 07:15 PM - The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 7 heard County Administrator Tim Hemstreet's budget proposal for fiscal 2013, a plan that calls for no tax increases on the “average homeowner.”
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Counties realize tax shortfall from online booking industry
Tue., Feb. 7 | 05:25 PM - The growing presence of online booking companies like Hotwire, Expedia and Priceline is costing Loudoun County, and other governments across the state, hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue, according to Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Bob Wertz.
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Purcellville woman arrested over kids’ tardiness in school
Tue., Feb. 7 | 02:03 PM - Loudoun County Public Schools are making headlines with their policy against excessive tardiness and absences after a Loudoun County mother was arrested and charged with three counts of contributing to the delinquency to a minor.
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Suspect arrested for connection to 2007 Ashburn gang assault
Mon., Feb. 6 | 05:29 PM - A 2007 gang assault suspect was taken into custody Feb. 1 at a home in Hamilton.
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Waterford parents go to court for kids’ constant tardiness
Mon., Feb. 6 | 04:54 PM - Mark Denicore leaves early for work each morning from his home in Waterford. His wife, Amy, is in charge of getting their three children ready and out the door for school.
With three children, all under age 10, it can be challenging to get them ready all at once and make it to school on time.
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School Board scheduled to adopt operating budget Tuesday
Mon., Feb. 6 | 02:58 PM - Loudoun County School Board members will begin amending the proposed operating budget Feb. 7 after weeks of deliberating in work sessions and hearing the public's voice.
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Sheriff’s Office investigating attempted armed robbery outside mall
Mon., Feb. 6 | 02:21 PM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery this morning in the Dulles Town Center parking lot.
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Dulles Airport worker dies after shuttle hits vehicle
Mon., Feb. 6 | 11:56 AM - For 25-year-old Jared Patrick Dodson, Jan. 26 was supposed to be just another day at the office. Well, at his office, anyway. Dodson was driving a luggage cart on the tarmac of Washington Dulles International Airport when he was hit by a “mobile lounge” passenger transport. Dodson died the next day at an area hospital from complications.
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Inmate dies from medical condition at Loudoun jail
Mon., Feb. 6 | 10:22 AM - A 45-year-old Sterling man died while in custody at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center; authorities have yet to reveal a cause of death.
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Potomac Falls stifles Briar Woods in road hoops win
Thu., Feb. 9 | 02:35 PM - Potomac Falls' defense smothered Briar Woods' offense all night long as the Panthers achieved a solid 50-43 victory in the home gym of the Falcons Wednesday night in Ashburn.
Middleburg resident MacMahon commits to Eckerd College
Thu., Feb. 9 | 01:38 PM - Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) senior Matt MacMahon, of Middleburg, has committed to play baseball at Division II Eckerd College in Florida.
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Voter registration deadline approaching
Thu., Feb. 9 | 04:34 PM
Tree planting workshop Thu., Feb. 9 | 02:54 PM
Carl Grant: Helping entrepreneurs continue to grow Thu., Feb. 9 | 11:21 AM
Lovettsville Historical Society lecture series Thu., Feb. 9 | 11:19 AM
Leesburg changes mailing address Wed., Feb. 8 | 04:00 PM
LEGO mania night Wed., Feb. 8 | 03:00 PM
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Watercolor exhibit open
Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:49 PM
Medical provider to open emergency center Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:23 PM
Toy store donates to Inova Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:21 PM
Purcellville business earns Building of the Year award Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:19 PM
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White House science fair to highlight two Leesburg students
Wed., Feb. 8 | 12:22 PM
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Bob Zoldos announces candidacy for Lovettsville mayor
Mon., Feb. 6 | 05:13 PM
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Rizer promoted in county’s economic development department
Mon., Feb. 6 | 02:28 PM
Elderly woman succumbs to injuries sustained in auto crash Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:58 AM
Around the towns Fri., Feb. 3 | 08:00 AM
Middleburg Police Chief to retire Thu., Feb. 2 | 03:32 PM
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Clubbing for charity
Thu., Feb. 2 | 11:22 AM
Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week Thu., Feb. 2 | 11:21 AM
Defense technology company accepted into export trade program Thu., Feb. 2 | 09:00 AM
Leesburg development center to host seminars Wed., Feb. 1 | 05:00 PM
Owners of Market Table Bistro opening new restaurant in Purcellville Wed., Feb. 1 | 03:00 PM
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Chambers lobby in Richmond for Metro
Tue., Jan. 31 | 07:00 PM
Community health plan too ‘vague,’ sent to committee Tue., Jan. 31 | 06:55 PM
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Tree planting workshop Thu., Feb. 9 | 02:54 PM
Carl Grant: Helping entrepreneurs continue to grow Thu., Feb. 9 | 11:21 AM
Lovettsville Historical Society lecture series Thu., Feb. 9 | 11:19 AM
Leesburg changes mailing address Wed., Feb. 8 | 04:00 PM
LEGO mania night Wed., Feb. 8 | 03:00 PM
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Watercolor exhibit open
Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:49 PMMedical provider to open emergency center Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:23 PM
Toy store donates to Inova Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:21 PM
Purcellville business earns Building of the Year award Wed., Feb. 8 | 02:19 PM
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White House science fair to highlight two Leesburg students
Wed., Feb. 8 | 12:22 PM
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Bob Zoldos announces candidacy for Lovettsville mayor
Mon., Feb. 6 | 05:13 PM
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Rizer promoted in county’s economic development department
Mon., Feb. 6 | 02:28 PMElderly woman succumbs to injuries sustained in auto crash Fri., Feb. 3 | 10:58 AM
Around the towns Fri., Feb. 3 | 08:00 AM
Middleburg Police Chief to retire Thu., Feb. 2 | 03:32 PM
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Clubbing for charity
Thu., Feb. 2 | 11:22 AMCongenital Heart Disease Awareness Week Thu., Feb. 2 | 11:21 AM
Defense technology company accepted into export trade program Thu., Feb. 2 | 09:00 AM
Leesburg development center to host seminars Wed., Feb. 1 | 05:00 PM
Owners of Market Table Bistro opening new restaurant in Purcellville Wed., Feb. 1 | 03:00 PM
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Chambers lobby in Richmond for Metro
Tue., Jan. 31 | 07:00 PMCommunity health plan too ‘vague,’ sent to committee Tue., Jan. 31 | 06:55 PM
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