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A PROCOR chlorine tanker car, part a Norfolk Southern freight train rolls through Luray, Virginia February, 18, 2012. Freight trains deliver goods to and from the inland port at Front Royal, Virginia. View Photo »
A Norfolk Southern freight train rumbles through Luray, Virginia February, 18, 2012. Freight trains deliver goods to and from the inland port at Front Royal, Virginia. View Photo »
Virginia guard Joe Harris (12) shoots the ball between Maryland center Alex Len (25) and guard Sean Mosley (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44. View Photo »
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett smiles during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44. View Photo »
Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) shoots in front of Maryland center Berend Weijs (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44. View Photo »
Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (22) shoots the ball in front of Maryland center Berend Weijs (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44. View Photo »
Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) blocks a shot by Maryland forward Mychal Parker (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
Maryland guard Sean Mosley (14) drives past Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
Virginia guard Jontel Evans, cetner, reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) handles the ball next to Maryland forward James Padgett (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) grabs a rebound in front of Maryland center Alex Len (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
Maryland forward Ashton Pankey (30) shoots next to Virginia forward Akil Mitchell (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
ARLINGTON, VA - FEBRUARY 17: A house believed to be where 29-year-old Amine El Khalifi lived is seen February 17, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. El Khalifi, an undocumented immigrant from Morocco, was arrested today near the U.S. Capitol for allegedly... View Photo »
An artists' courtroom sketch shows Amine El Khalifi, an illegal immigrant from Morocco as he is brought before a judge in the Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia February 17, 2012. El Khalifi, who lives in Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested near... View Photo »
Virginia guard Ariana Moorer (15) shoots next to Maryland guard Laurin Mincy, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56. View Photo »
ARLINGTON, VA - FEBRUARY 16: U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) and German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere (R) speak to the media during a news briefing at the Pentagon February 16, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. De Maiziere is on a five-day... View Photo »
Virginia guard Ataira Franklin (23) is fouled by Maryland guard Kim Rodgers (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56. View Photo »
Virginia coach Joanne Boyle reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56. View Photo »
Maryland forward Tianna Hawkins shoots over Virginia center Simone Egwu (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 201,2 in Charlottesville, Va. View Photo »
The Commonwealth of Virginia is a state in the southern United States. Named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen, this commonwealth was one of the original thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. Virginia was the first part of the Americas to be continuously inhabited by... Full Article
Virginia guard Joe Harris (12) shoots the ball between Maryland center Alex Len (25) and guard Sean Mosley (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44.
View Photo »Virginia head coach Tony Bennett smiles during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44.
View Photo »Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) shoots in front of Maryland center Berend Weijs (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44.
View Photo »Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (22) shoots the ball in front of Maryland center Berend Weijs (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44.
View Photo »Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) blocks a shot by Maryland forward Mychal Parker (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Maryland guard Sean Mosley (14) drives past Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Virginia guard Jontel Evans, cetner, reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) handles the ball next to Maryland forward James Padgett (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Virginia forward Mike Scott (23) grabs a rebound in front of Maryland center Alex Len (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Maryland forward Ashton Pankey (30) shoots next to Virginia forward Akil Mitchell (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Feb. 18, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »ARLINGTON, VA - FEBRUARY 17: A house believed to be where 29-year-old Amine El Khalifi lived is seen February 17, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. El Khalifi, an undocumented immigrant from Morocco, was arrested today near the U.S. Capitol for allegedly attempting to detonate a vest bomb...
View Photo »A PROCOR chlorine tanker car, part a Norfolk Southern freight train rolls through Luray, Virginia February, 18, 2012. Freight trains deliver goods to and from the inland port at Front Royal, Virginia.
View Photo »ARLINGTON, VA - FEBRUARY 16: U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta (L) and German Defense Minister Thomas de Maiziere (R) speak to the media during a news briefing at the Pentagon February 16, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. De Maiziere is on a five-day visit to the U.S. and Canada and...
View Photo »Virginia guard Ariana Moorer (15) shoots next to Maryland guard Laurin Mincy, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56.
View Photo »Virginia guard Ataira Franklin (23) is fouled by Maryland guard Kim Rodgers (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56.
View Photo »Virginia coach Joanne Boyle reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56.
View Photo »Maryland forward Tianna Hawkins shoots over Virginia center Simone Egwu (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 201,2 in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Maryland center Lynetta Kizer (12) shoots between Virginia center Simone Egwu (4) and guard Ataira Franklin (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Maryland guard Laurin Mincy (1) is fouled by Virginia guard Ariana Moorer (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va.
View Photo »Maryland center Alicia DeVaughn (13) shoots over Virginia forward Jazmin Pitts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, in Charlottesville, Va. Maryland defeated Virginia 73-56.
View Photo »Workers build a new house in Alexandria, Virginia February 16, 2012. The U.S. Commerce Department said housing starts rose 1.5 percent to an annual rate of 699,000 units last month, beating economists' expectations for a 675,000-unit pace. Starts were boosted by multi-unit buildings,...
View Photo »Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Gallery-type Bi-Level Passenger Car.
View Photo »Clemson's Rod Hall (4) steals the ball from Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 60-48.
View Photo »Clemson's Tanner Smith (5) drives against Virginia's Sammy Zeglinski (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 60-48.
View Photo »Clemson's Devin Booker (31) goes for a rebound against Virginia's Joe Harris (12) and Sammy Zeglinski (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 60-48.
View Photo »Virginia guard Joe Harris (12) shoots the ball between Maryland center Alex Len (25) and guard Sean Mosley (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia defeated Maryland 71-44.
View Photo »Given George Allen's record of increasing state spending by 45 percent as Virginia's governor and helping turn a record surplus into a record deficit as a U.S. senator, it's no wonder Del. Bob Marshall believes he can beat Allen in a Republican primary
It's great to return to ACC competition with Clemson today and Virginia on Saturday. We used today to get back into racing shape because most of our team hasn't competed in a meet since before exams ... We are certainly off the times we did in the Nike Cup but that is somewhat to be expected and we will...
This appeal seeks higher court action to protect the rights of presidential candidates and Virginia voters so those voters have a full access to the Republican candidates of their choice
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II (R) will reveal his plans next week to run for governor in 2013, according to well-placed Republican sources. Cuccinelli, a tea party hero who garnered national attention for suing the federal government over the health-care law, expects to make a formal annou...
The Monroe and Jefferson families were closely intertwined in Virginia society and politics, and the Monroes became the custodians of various items originally owned by Thomas Jefferson.
I actually purchased a table at the banquet and have a group of six people coming with me ... We will have Hermie Sadler and his wife and some people who won a contest through the Virginia Lottery.
Obama’s Choice: Ohio or Virginia
I hope that the Democrats will continue spending their money in Virginia
Gaining an international company like Bechtel Corp. is a huge coup for Virginia. … The company was attracted to the commonwealth due to its business environment, cost and ability to attract the best workforce.
If Virginia wins on Saturday, you’ve got to give serious consideration to Mike London, not for ACC coach of the year, but for national coach of the year
In the past it’s always been it’s the Commonwealth Cup, it’s Virginia against Virginia Tech, whoop-dee-do
Sex trafficking is an unconscionable crime that results in a lifetime of trauma for the young victims ... Mr. Amaya is the fifth gang member charged in this ongoing investigation by the FBI and the Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Task Force, and we are committed to eradicating juvenile sex trafficki...
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last week opened a new exhibit honoring Steve Jobs at its museum in Alexandria, Virginia
I’ll be starting college next year at Patrick Henry College in Virginia, so I will definitely be focused on different things
The National Park Service has been called the Outdoor Education Academy for the nation. And what a way of being able to tie both the STEAM academy here in the Commonwealth of Virginia with the outdoor education that we can do within the National Park Service
I'd think a Bob McDonnell of Virginia would be a no-brainer. He's very popular; it's a swing state. He's a rock-ribbed conservative who is doing well in a state that's trending more Democratic
We look forward to working with the General Assembly this session to implement the initiatives recommended in KPMG's report and take the steps necessary to ensure the continued success of the commercial space industry in Virginia.
A Holiday Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia had a large scale event involving hundreds of dead birds in a single night.
We’re thankful to partner with Feeding America Southwest Virginia to make a difference in the lives of Virginia seniors and to ensure they have access to fresh, nutritious food.
Nearly 6 percent of Virginia seniors are at risk of hunger, according to a recent AARP Foundation Study, so we need to do all we can to ensure our seniors do not go hungry this holiday season. UnitedHealthcare’s generous donation will go a long way in helping us achieve that goal.
STAFF WRITER JOHN FRANK U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is known for his red-meat conservatism in Congress, so he visited the right place on a scheduled visit to Raleigh on Monday. Cantor, a Virginia Republican, is helping host a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers at Angus Barn, a Mecca for r...
You would think after an extremely close election Republicans would come out with a plan that addresses jobs, education, transportation, and other issues facing Virginia families
Just two weeks ago, the citizens of Virginia elected 20 Democrats and 20 Republicans to the Senate ... They have called for divided government and not one-party rule.
I will work with Democrats and Republicans to try to get results for Virginia
We ordaine that this day of our ship's arrival, at a place assigned for plantacon (plantation) in the land of Virginia, shall be yearly and perpetually kept holy as a day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God.
