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School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

Tensions Flare at Loudoun County Board Meeting: Supervisors Saines and TeKrony Clash Over Procedural Briefing

A routine Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting devolved into a heated verbal exchange on Tuesday, as Democratic Supervisors Koran T. Saines and Laura A. TeKrony sparred over procedural matters, including questions about staff briefings and speaking order.

‘We’re toast’: Virginia GOP erupts in finger-pointing after sweeping Democratic wins

Rick Buchanan didn’t expect to walk out before the first session even ended.

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Sticker Shock: Loudoun Taxpayers Hit Hard by a Broken Budgeting System

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Loudoun County’s Budget Cycle The Loudoun County budget year runs from July 1 to June 30. The County is currently operating under the FY-2026 budget,...

Virginia Natural Gas proposes rate hike, consumer advocates fear big impact on low-income homes

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Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) residential users could see their utility bills increase by an average of over $8 monthly, if state regulators accept the company’s current proposal to make an interim rake hike permanent. 

Rabid foxes found in Campbell and Franklin counties

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The Virginia Department of Health warns that rabid animals have been found in Campbell County and Franklin County. This follows a previous announcement that...

Martinsville fires city manager for cause following closed session

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Aretha Ferrell-Benavides is no longer city manager following her termination, Thursday evening, by Martinsville’s city council.  Following a closed session deliberation lasting more than two...

Vienna resident and former CIA employee sentenced for sharing top-secret information

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Former CIA analyst to spend three years in federal jail after pleading guilty for improperly sharing top-secret national defense information Asif William Rahman...

Virginia Military Institute appoints interim as search continues for new leader

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The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors named Brigadier General Dallas Clark acting superintendent Saturday afternoon, but didn’t set a firm date for when a new superintendent will be selected.

Virginia Homeland Security Task Force Has Arrested Over 500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants, Over 130...

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The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF), a federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence and immigration violations across Virginia passed 500 arrests this week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday.  

Police say student who made threats was armed with knives at school

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Police have charged a middle school student after they say he threatened a student with a blade.

Trump appointee fires Freddie Mac CEO

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Bill Pulte was quick to launch a cleaning campaign when he was confirmed as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency on March...

Embracing Community: Celebrating the Spirit of Ramadan and of Lent

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As the sacred journey of Ramadan continues, a time of reflection, fasting, and community, we are also reminded of the significance of Lent—a season...

Reston Town Center to host a winter-themed ice-travaganza

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Reston Town Center is embracing the winter season with a brand new event this weekend.

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