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Space-electronics company expanding operations in Fairfax County

Chris Graham
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No safety net: Families desperate, experiencing homelessness in Waynesboro

Crystal Graham
drought
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Virginia DEQ lifts drought watch advisories in Augusta County, Rockingham County

Chris Graham
gun violence
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Rob Okun: Imagine the impact of a Million Men’s March Against Gun Violence

Rob Okun
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Norfolk Police investigate shooting that left 42-year-old man dead

Crystal Graham
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Virginia man dead after he loses control of vehicle, struck by van in alternate lane

Crystal Graham
wildfire
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Statewide burning law goes into effect in Virginia on Thursday

Chris Graham
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Augusta County Schools: Policies, new middle school bathrooms designed for student safety

Rebecca Barnabi
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‘Thank you for believing’: Mary Washington alumnae giving furthers STEM careers

Rebecca Barnabi
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Violent felon to serve seven years in Virginia prison for possessing stolen firearm

Crystal Graham
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