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Fairfax Grad Among Shooting Victims

Kristina Heeger, 19, is recovering locally after being shot three times.

Fairfax Grad Among Shooting Victims

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'Warrior' Addresses HHS

Surprise guest holds nothing back with HHS freshmen.

'Warrior' Addresses HHS

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Three Candidates Announce

Since Elaine Furlow said she would not seek re-election to the school board, several candidates have come forward.

Three Candidates Announce

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How Much for Gallon of Unleaded?

School system formulates remediation plan for lead in water.

How Much for Gallon of Unleaded?

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Death of Student Raises Questons

Family of student who died in Arlington angered that his death has not been labeled a homicide.

Death of Student Raises Questons

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‘E-Day’ on the Horizon in Fairfax County

County readies for Nov. 6 elections.

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Drawing the Line

How much should cities and counties be divided among lawmakers?

For Mason Cook of the Middleridge neighborhood in Fairfax County, the problem of gerrymandering can be understood in an afternoon commute. During a public hearing of the Virginia Redistricting Commission this week, he explained that if he were to drive from his house to his grocery store and then drop off a package at his post office, he would have gone through three different House of Delegates districts. "We hear a lot of talk about voter suppression. These kinds of congressional districts are all about voter suppression, and they make the congressional elections totally meaningless." — Bill Millhouser of Fairfax County

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Local Extreme Makeover

Local Extreme Makeover

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Local Extreme Makeover

Local Extreme Makeover

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Meegan Johnston Lived for Her Family

She was determined to see her boys grow up and she did.

Meegan Johnston Lived for Her Family

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Woodson Football Beats TC for First 2012 Victory

Titans running back Robertson runs for 176 yards in defeat.

The Woodson football team defeated T.C. Williams, 28-21, on Oct. 6.

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Fall Fairs Attract Crowds

Weather cooperates — sort of.

Fall Fairs Attract Crowds

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Water Park Opens at Lyons Village

$520,000 renovation has five in-ground water sprays and bucket tower.

Water Park Opens at Lyons Village

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Great Falls Senior Center to Host Holiday Potluck

The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) is hoping to repeat the success of last year when it holds its second holiday potluck celebration for area seniors.

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Letter: Important Choices

This November's election is one of the most critical in a long, long time because it's a choice between freedom and opportunity or big government, more dependency and loss of freedom.

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School System Presents Site Plan to City Hall for Jefferson-Houston

Old school would be demolished; new school to be constructed in its place.

After years of failing test scores and faltering attendance, school officials now have a plan to demolish the existing Jefferson-Houston School and build a new one.

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Burke Author Sherry Harris Launches Mystery Series

Sarah Winston found two bloody shirts in a bag of clothes from a garage sale. She knew one belonged to her ex-husband, the other to the woman he was sleeping with.

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Spring in the Offing

Power tool retailer celebrates season.

On the day before spring arrived this year, a stubborn bank of snow signaled the “pre-season” event held at Virginia Outdoor Power Equipment Co.

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Alexandria: Beauticians, Barbers and Books

Literacy initiative targets youths on summer break.

Local barber shops and beauty salons across the city have united to promote Beauticians, Barbers and Books, a new literacy initiative to encourage children to continue reading throughout the summer.

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Nothing But the Best for Family: Pets of Great Falls

For us lucky ones, pets are part of our lives.