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Huguely Charged with Second-Degree Murder in UVA Murder Trial

Last Updated: 7:50 PM 02/22/12 - George Huguely found guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny. The sentence deliberation is underway with the Jury.

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Local Woman Brings Green Architecture To Brazil
Last Updated: 6:22 PM 02/22/12 - A local woman who specializes in green architecture is taking her talents all the way to Brazil. Be the first to comment!
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Job Fair at University to Help Graduating Seniors in the Job Search

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Last Updated: 7:12 PM 02/22/12 - The current economy isn't the best time for college seniors to look for jobs, but Several Eastern Mennonite University students are learning unique skills to help them overcome current statistics and land a job. (Full Story)

Man Describes his Battle with Addiction to Pain Killers

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Last Updated: 7:14 PM 02/22/12 - A local man is recovering from a drug addiction. Doctors said it's becoming more common to depend on pain killers. (Full Story)

Virginia Voters Won't Have Write-In Option on Super Tuesday

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Last Updated: 5:02 PM 02/22/12 - If you're planning to vote for candidates other than Mitt Romney or Ron Paul on Super Tuesday, then you may be disappointed. You will not be able to in Virginia. (Full Story)

Warm Winter Might Mean a Bigger Flea Problem in Spring

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Last Updated: 4:45 PM 02/22/12 - This warm winter weather we're seeing may be nice for us, but it can be bad for our pets. The mild winter has allowed fleas and tics to survive longer, so you may have to check your pets.
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Eastern Mennonite University Wins Website Award

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Last Updated: 12:44 PM 02/22/12 - Eastern Mennonite University has won a national award for its redesigned website. (Full Story)

Local School Board Reacts to Proposed Budget Amendment

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Last Updated: 9:28 AM 02/22/12 - While there are several things going on in the General Assembly, the budget is one of the most important. (Full Story)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Receives $100,000

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Last Updated: 3:19 PM 02/22/12 - Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Big Brothers Big Sisters has received more than $100,000 that they will use to reduce juvenile delinquency. (Full Story)

Sweeney Todd Director has High Expectations for Opening Night

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Last Updated: 8:17 PM 02/21/12 - It's a big night at JMU as actors prepare for their sold out rendition of the musical, “Sweeney Todd.” (Full Story)

Woman Fulfills Dream of Opening a Local Health Clinic

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Last Updated: 7:23 PM 02/21/12 - Right now a Grottoes woman is putting the final touches on a life long dream: a full service health clinic in Grottoes. It was a long journey to see this become reality. (Full Story)

Local Man Wins National Award

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Last Updated: 5:58 PM 02/21/12 - A local man was chosen as the winner of a national 2012 award for his achievements in courage, leadership, survival and devotion. (Full Story)

New Project to Help Flooding in One Local Neighborhood

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Last Updated: 7:28 PM 02/21/12 - Some neighbors in Augusta County have been complaining for years about water flooding their yards, but a new project might help them out. (Full Story)

Dangerous Road has Many Drivers Concerned

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Last Updated: 5:08 PM 02/21/12 - A widely traveled road in the Valley is called dangerous by many neighbors. Route 33 West, the road that climbs Shenandoah Mountain into West Virginia, is filled with sharp turns, tight shoulders and steep grades. (Full Story)

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Va. House Scales Back Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill
Virginia Republican legislators have dropped a bitterly contested requirement that women seeking abortions undergo invasive ultrasound imaging, likely dooming the bill.
Va's GOP Gov: Make Invasive Ultrasound Elective
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell -- facing outrage from women, national ridicule from television comedians and appeals from GOP moderates -- is opposing a Republican bill requiring vaginal probes of women seeking abortions.
Man Shot in Va. Veterans Hospital Parking Lot
State police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a man in parking lot at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond.
Suspect in Capitol Bomb Sting Waives Court Hearing
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and detention hearings.
2 Shot at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Dinwiddie, Va.
A Dinwiddie County official says two people have been shot at a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. distribution center.
Jurors get Murder Case of Former UVA Lacrosse Player
Less than 90 minutes into their deliberations, jurors in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player had a question for the judge.
18 Va Localities Get School Route Grants
More than a dozen Virginia localities are receiving state grants to encourage students to walk or ride bicycles to schools.
Radioactive Groundwater Detected at Va Power Plant
Dominion Virginia Power is seeking the source of leaking radioactivity at its North Anna nuclear power plant after an elevated level of tritium was detected in groundwater.
Storm Leaves 9,560 without Power in Va
Appalachian Power says it could take several days to restore electricity to some customers in Virginia who lost power during a winter storm.
Va Senate Passes Adoption Discrimination Bill
Legislation allowing private adoption agencies to discriminate against gay prospective parents is on its way to Virginia's governor, who has said he will sign it.

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W.Va. Mine Boss Charged with Fraud
Federal prosecutors have charged the superintendent of a southern West Virginia mine with conspiracy to defraud the federal government, making him the highest-ranking Massey Energy employee yet to face criminal prosecution in a deadly explosion there.
W.Va. Public Workers Rally Over Pay, Conditions
Several dozen West Virginia public employees are spending their day off rallying for better pay and conditions.
W.Va. Nursing Mothers Seek Legal Protections
West Virginia legislators are considering several bills that advocates say would encourage new mothers to breast-feed their babies.
W.Va. Senate Approves Bill Criminalizing Graffiti
State lawmakers want to give police another tool to combat graffiti and help property owners fight blight.
Feds: Upper Big Branch Sentencing Can Send Message
Prosecutors want to make an example of a former security chief at the Upper Big Branch mine who was convicted of lying to investigators after the worst mine disaster in four decades.
WV Attorney Offers Free Valentine's Day Divorce
This Valentine's Day one unlucky in-love couple will win a free divorce.
W.Va. Would Ban Children from Tanning, Tattoos
Legislation in West Virginia would set the minimum age minors can receive their first tattoo and would ban indoor tanning for all children.
W.Va. Teen Charged with Trying to Arrange Beating
Police have charged a Buckhannon-Upshur High School senior with trying to hire a fellow student for $75 to beat up a boy.
W.Va. Election Fraud Probe to Become Public
An investigation of election fraud in West Virginia is coming to light.
Maloney Renews Challenge to Tomblin for Gov's Seat
Republican Bill Maloney said Thursday he's ready to finish what he started last year, win the Republican primary in May and then defeat incumbent Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin in the race for West Virginia governor.

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Dow Crosses 13,000 for First Time Since 2008
The Dow Jones industrial average has crossed 13,000 for the first time since before the 2008 financial crisis.
Congress Sends Payroll Tax Cut Bill to Obama
Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship.
Obama Rolls Out Budget, Honors Leading Artists
President Barack Obama is sending Congress his proposed budget for the new fiscal year and traveling to a community college outside the capital to promote the plan.
Catholic Group, Planned Parenthood Happy with New Birth Control Rule
The White House is already hearing some positive reaction from both sides of the debate, as President Barack Obama prepares to announce a change in the administration's controversial requirement that religious employers cover birth control for their employees.
Strong Jobs Report Sends Dow to Highest Since '08
Dow Jones industrial average closes at highest level since before 2008 financial crisis
Status Update: Facebook to Go Public, Raise $5B
Facebook is updating its status from a private to public company. The shift is occurring as the Internet social network filed its long-awaited plans for an initial public offering of stock.
Pfizer Recalls 28 Lots of Birth Control Pills
Pfizer Inc. is recalling 28 lots of birth control pills after uncovering a packaging error that could leave women with an inadequate dose of the hormone-based drugs and raise the risk that they will get pregnant accidentally.
Former Gov. Mitt Romney Won the Florida GOP Primary
Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney has won the Florida GOP primary
Giffords Resigns House Seat to Focus on Recovery
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has resigned from the House with a standing ovation from her colleagues, more than a year after she was gravely wounded by a would-be assassin.
SEAL Team Rescues Hostages from Somalia, One from Bedford
President Barack Obama is praising Special Operations Forces who rescued two hostages, including an American aid worker, from pirates in Somalia early Wednesday.

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