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Bush addresses national financial crisis
President Bush lists the shaky real estate market as one of the main causes of the financial crisis in his ...
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Board to vote on Lenah schools Oct. 21
Following the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a special exception for a middle and high school in Dulles South, the ...
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Sanctuary
By Leigh Travis Dalby 
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It's My Birthday
Today is my birthday. In a few hours Mike will be home and we’ll share a special dinner and I’ll ...
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Behind their men, ahead of their time
Did you catch any of the John Adams miniseries that aired on HBO this summer?  There was a lot to like. ...
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Lenah Run School Site Discussed
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing tonight (Tuesday, October 14th) on the School Board's Special Exception request for ...
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Was that an ad, or did I just get punched in the gut?
They would have been better off spending $300m on Pet Rocks and Chia Pets.
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The Rev. James Luther Bevel was sentenced to 15 years in prison for incest. Photo Courtesy/Loudoun County Sheriff's Office | ›› more

Former civil rights leader sentenced to 15 years for incest

10/15/2008

A few days ago, the Rev. James Luther Bevel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has spread to his liver. He was given six weeks to six months to live. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Recent News Stories

State transportation budget slashed

10/15/2008

Economic downturn reduces expected transportation revenues by $2.1 to $2.6 billion | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Lawsuits put brakes on western high school

10/15/2008

Chances of a high school appearing on the Fields Farm in Purcellville anytime soon grew dimmer Oct. 10 as town and county officials continued legal action at the local and state Supreme Court levels. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Herndon looks at anti-worker measures

10/15/2008

The Town of Herndon is again considering measures to further hinder day-laborers from congregating in certain areas of the town. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Anti-hospital group seeks to postpone public hearing

10/15/2008

A group of Broadlands residents has asked the county to postpone the Oct. 15 Planning Commission public hearing on the proposed Broadlands Regional Medical Center. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Coalition opposed to meals tax created

10/15/2008

A group of local elected leaders and business owners is calling on voters to reject a referendum Nov. 4 that would allow Loudoun to tax restaurant food and beverages. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Analysts: Obama could turn Virginia blue

10/14/2008

Virginia has voted for the Republican candidate in every presidential election since 1964. It's a state Republicans have learned they can count on to go red. | 5 comments - ›› more ...

Family seeks closure from unsolved burglary

10/14/2008

Inside her Purcellville home, Ramona Pollock keeps an envelope filled with 16 small plastic baggies – each containing a piece of precious jewelry. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Education money in short supply

10/15/2008

The credit crunch that knocked mortgage lenders to their knees three months ago now has the education lending market in its cross hairs. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Dedication held for new site of Aurora School

10/15/2008

The Aurora School in Purcellville, founded in 2003 by the Arc of Loudoun (Larc) as a school for children with autism and special needs, is moving to a new campus in Leesburg. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Board to vote on Lenah schools Oct. 21

10/15/2008

Following the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a special exception for a middle and high school in Dulles South, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the issue Oct. 14. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Local lawmakers weigh in on governor's proposed cuts

10/15/2008

Tough times are ahead for Virginia residents, Gov. Tim Kaine (D) said last week while announcing plans to cut nearly $1 billion from the state's budget for the coming fiscal year. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Slower-than-expected school growth to do little to close budget gap

10/15/2008

The Board of Supervisors and School Board met last week to talk about what to expect for next year's budget, and board members told each other to be prepared for tough times ahead | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Group may appeal power line decision to Supreme Court

10/14/2008

Despite a major setback this month, opponents of a power line that would cut through a lengthy segment of Northern Virginia are not giving up efforts to derail the controversial proposal. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Inmate's death caused by overdose

10/14/2008

A 21-year-old inmate from Sterling who was found dead July 1 at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Leesburg died of a drug overdose. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Local lawmakers weigh in on governor's proposed cuts

10/14/2008

Tough times are ahead for Virginia residents, Gov. Tim Kaine (D) said last week while announcing plans to cut nearly $1 billion from the state's budget for the coming fiscal year. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Census: 10.5 percent of Loudouners uninsured

10/14/2008

One out of every 10 people younger than 65 in Loudoun County in 2005 did not have health insurance, according to new estimates released by the Census Bureau -- a number some say has gone up. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

In a first, Loudoun schools taking part in Chinese exchange program

10/14/2008

For the first time in Loudoun's history, two county high schools are participating in an exchange program with China. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Anti-hospital group seeks to postpone public hearing

10/10/2008

A group of Broadlands residents has asked the county's planning director, Julie Pastor, to postpone next week's scheduled Planning Commission public hearing on the proposed Broadlands Regional Medical Center. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Forest cemetery leaves a living legacy

10/9/2008

When Middleburg resident Rick Dawson was asked by Centreville resident Jack Lowe to turn part of a Methodist adventure camp into a forest cemetery where trees serve as living memorials, he thought he was going crazy. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Loudoun homes sales up, prices down

10/10/2008

It was a case of good news, bad news for Loudoun home sellers last month. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Lawsuits put brakes on western high school

10/10/2008

Chances of a high school appearing on the Fields Farm in Purcellville anytime soon grew dimmer Oct. 10 as town and county continued legal action at the local and Supreme Court levels. | 1 comment - ›› more ...

Weekend happenings

10/9/2008

Oktoberfest, SterlingFest and a Fall Fest highlight things to do and see in and around Loudoun this weekend. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

New study claims non-citizens are participating in U.S. elections

10/9/2008

A study released Oct. 7 by a former executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies claims that American elections are potentially being affected by voters who are not American citizens. | 1 comment - ›› more ...

This Week

State transportation budget slashed

10/15/2008

Economic downturn reduces expected transportation revenues by $2.1 to $2.6 billion | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Former civil rights leader sentenced to 15 years for incest

10/15/2008

A few days ago, the Rev. James Luther Bevel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has spread to his liver. He was given six weeks to six months to live. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Family seeks closure from unsolved burglary

10/14/2008

Inside her Purcellville home, Ramona Pollock keeps an envelope filled with 16 small plastic baggies – each containing a piece of precious jewelry. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Inmate's death caused by overdose

10/14/2008

A 21-year-old inmate from Sterling who was found dead July 1 at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Leesburg died of a drug overdose. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

See All »

Former civil rights leader sentenced to 15 years for incest

10/15/2008

A few days ago, the Rev. James Luther Bevel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has spread to his liver. He was given six weeks to six months to live. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Inmate's death caused by overdose

10/14/2008

A 21-year-old inmate from Sterling who was found dead July 1 at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Leesburg died of a drug overdose. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

See All »

Education money in short supply

10/15/2008

The credit crunch that knocked mortgage lenders to their knees three months ago now has the education lending market in its cross hairs. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Dedication held for new site of Aurora School

10/15/2008

The Aurora School in Purcellville, founded in 2003 by the Arc of Loudoun (Larc) as a school for children with autism and special needs, is moving to a new campus in Leesburg. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Freedom student participates in National Geographic project

10/15/2008

Oluwatoba "Toba" Faseru has always had a fascination with science. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Board to vote on Lenah schools Oct. 21

10/15/2008

Following the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a special exception for a middle and high school in Dulles South, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the issue Oct. 14. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Slower-than-expected school growth to do little to close budget gap

10/15/2008

The Board of Supervisors and School Board met last week to talk about what to expect for next year's budget, and board members told each other to be prepared for tough times ahead | 0 comments - ›› more ...

In a first, Loudoun schools taking part in Chinese exchange program

10/14/2008

For the first time in Loudoun's history, two county high schools are participating in an exchange program with China. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

See All »