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A visit to China's schools
With the Olympics coming to an end in Beijing, a lot of attention is on China and how the country ...
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A Mighty Day at the National Mall
A twelve hour gathering for fasting and prayer.
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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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Bean there, done that
Yeah, I suppose I could eat a little healthier. But my diet is varied. I enjoy both dark and milk ...
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Opening Wood Grove High School Will Ease Congestion in Purcellville
Opening Wood Grove High School will relieve congestion in Purcellville
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What happens when the great ones leave?
With Bill Gates retirement from his position as chairman at Microsoft, where does MS go now? In-fact, what will happen ...
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Helicopter Pilot and Middleburg resident Scott Kasprowicz traveled the world in 11 days, besting a previous world travel record by 6 days. | ›› more

Loudoun man breaks world travel record

8/20/2008

Scott Kasprowicz, of Middleburg, set out to break a 17-day world travel record by three days. Instead he and co-pilot Steve Sheik, of Baltimore, beat the previous record set by a helicopter pilot by six days. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Recent News Stories

Loudoun teen working at the Olympics

8/20/2008

Growing up in Purcellville, William Dowling always loved volleyball, but he never imagined he would get the chance to witness the sport on an Olympic level. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Changes to schools' minority committee draws criticism

8/20/2008

The group that advises Loudoun schools on minority issues is changing in November, and Loudoun NAACP members are concerned they will no longer have enough of a voice. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Findings could save Loudoun schools $2 million

8/20/2008

Loudoun County Public Schools could save $2 million over five years by implementing some changes, according to an efficiency review. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Communities on alert as prowler stalks Leesburg, Ashburn Farm

8/19/2008

As hot summer days give way to cool nights, as autumn knocks on the door in Loudoun, residents may be tempted to sleep with their windows open. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Kraig Troxell: The voice of authority

8/20/2008

Think Sheriff's Office spokesman Kraig Troxell's most memorable moment on the job was a grisly murder or a heart-wrenching abduction? | 0 comments - ›› more ...

County's July foreclosure rate 2nd highest in state

8/19/2008

Loudoun homeowners are still struggling to keep their homes off the auction block. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Agricultural traditions clash with new homes at goat fence

8/19/2008

A fence on Ivandale Road in Hamilton is not making good neighbors. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Power line proposal draws mild response

8/19/2008

A 500-kilovolt transmission line that might be routed across northern Loudoun brought only a few Lovettsville-area citizens to an Aug. 14 public meeting in Lovettsville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

HealthSouth gets OK for rehab hospital

8/19/2008

A 40-bed rehabilitation hospital on U.S. 50, not far from Arcola, should be open for its first patients by mid-2010. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Briefs: Sports complex, off ramp, product guide, surplus store

8/19/2008

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Dulles 'people mover' to start rolling in 2009

8/19/2008

This time next year, a new rail system will be shuffling 6,755 passengers an hour by train through Washington Dulles International Airport. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Body of Sterling man found in Potomac River

8/19/2008

The body of a 48-year-old Sterling man was found in the Potomac River Aug. 12, according to Montgomery County (Md.) Police. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

County's Most Wanted Criminals list updated

8/15/2008

For those of you out there who love mysteries or have always wanted to solve a crime, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has updated its Most Wanted Criminals list. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Joint GMU-NVCC campus proposed for Loudoun

8/15/2008

Two of Virginia's largest institutes of higher education are considering expansion plans in Loudoun County -- possibly at the same location. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

ICE arrests 42 workers at Dulles International Airport

8/13/2008

On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 42 men believed to be illegally present in the country at Dulles International Airport as part of a critical infrastructure protection operation. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Riding with pride

8/15/2008

Hundreds of motorcyclists from around the country roared down King Street Aug. 15 as America's 9/11 Ride made its annual journey through Leesburg. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Briefs: Traffic site, jury duty, heard saying

8/14/2008

More Loudoun news. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Sterling man wants to 'Work for Diddy'

8/13/2008

"I Want to Work for Diddy," the latest "celebreality" show to hit VH1, features 13 contestants battling for the position of personal assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Teen charged with DUI after crash

8/13/2008

A 16-year-old girl from Waterford was charged with driving under the influence after a single-vehicle crash Aug. 12 left her 19-year-old male passenger in critical condition. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Briefs: Traffic site, jury duty, heard saying

8/14/2008

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ICE arrests 42 workers at Dulles International Airport

8/13/2008

On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 42 men believed to be illegally present in the country at Dulles International Airport as part of a critical infrastructure protection operation. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Body of Sterling man found in Potomac River

8/19/2008

The body of a 48-year-old Sterling man was found in the Potomac River Aug. 12, according to Montgomery County (Md.) Police. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Mother-daughter firefighters from Bluemont a first in state

8/13/2008

Pamela Dailey followed her dreams to become a firefighter late in life as her children watched. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Teen charged with DUI after crash

8/13/2008

A 16-year-old girl from Waterford was charged with driving under the influence after a single-vehicle crash Aug. 12 left her 19-year-old male passenger in critical condition. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Back to school nights announced

8/20/2008

Dates have been set for the 2008-2009 Back-to-School Nights for Loudoun County's 75 public schools. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Field trip takes teachers to the Chesapeake Bay

8/20/2008

Teaching Loudoun County students about the Chesapeake Bay can be difficult, according to Dominion High School teacher Laurie Gould. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Freedom High School concert to benefit Arcola Elementary

8/20/2008

Mike Rayburn, "World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso" will perform Aug. 23 at 7p.m. at Freedom High School in South Riding. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Hillside Elementary Picnic

8/20/2008

It's time for the second annual "Welcome Back Picnic" at Hillside Elementary. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Heritage Symphonic band makes Australia trip

8/20/2008

Fifty-four members of the Heritage High School Symphonic Band departed June 28th for Australia to perform at the famed Sydney Opera House on July 3 and 4. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Education honors and awards

8/20/2008

Honors and awards in education for the week of Aug. 20. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Summer School graduates cross the stage

8/20/2008

Loudoun County Public Schools held the 2008 Summer School graduation ceremony for 70 students Aug. 8 at Park View High School. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Changes to schools' minority committee draws criticism

8/20/2008

The group that advises Loudoun schools on minority issues is changing in November, and Loudoun NAACP members are concerned they will no longer have enough of a voice. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Findings could save Loudoun schools $2 million

8/20/2008

Loudoun County Public Schools could save $2 million over five years by implementing some changes, according to an efficiency review. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Back-to-School Nights announced

8/15/2008

Dates have been set for the 2008-2009 Back-to-School Nights for Loudoun County's 75 public schools. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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