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More than 13K without power in Shenandoah Valley; outages may last several days

Crystal Graham
prison
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Legislation would ensure photo ID for released felons is accepted by federal agencies

Rebecca Barnabi
opioid crisis
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‘Addressing the fentanyl crisis’: Lawmakers introduce legislation to stop powerful sedative ‘tranq’

Rebecca Barnabi
GED HSE diploma graduation
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VADOC: Number of inmates in Virginia earning GEDs tripled in one year

Crystal Graham
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IVF legislation would expand services for veterans in same-sex marriages, unmarried couples

Rebecca Barnabi
police court law
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AG Miyares celebrates crime reductions in Virginia Operation Ceasefire cities

Rebecca Barnabi
home construction
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Window, door manufacturer on pace to open $10M facility in Henrico County

Crystal Graham
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Lottery ticket bought in Virginia wins $1M in Mega Millions; jackpot up to $977M

Crystal Graham
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Adventure, reflection, political insight: Sen. Kaine shares journey of ‘Walk, Ride, Paddle’

Rebecca Barnabi
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Waynesboro among school systems working to expand expedited teaching program

Rebecca Barnabi
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