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Loudoun House candidate experiencing the ‘wild, wild west’ of politics

Wed., May. 22 | 11:03 AM - The campaign for Hamilton's David LaRock, challenging incumbent Del. Joe May in the June 11 primary, has been forced to deal with unwanted patrons on its Facebook page.

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County to spray Loudoun parks for ticks, Lyme disease

Tue., May. 21 | 10:22 AM - Six Loudoun County parks will be sprayed in upcoming weeks as part of the Board of Supervisors initiative to combat Lyme disease in Loudoun County.

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State Del. David Ramadan has reversed course and will formally disclose through a statement of economic interest a 2012 trip to Taiwan. He estimated the cost at more than $7,500.

UPDATE: Ramadan under fire for trip to Taiwan

Mon., May. 20 | 04:28 PM - Del. David Ramadan (R-87th) Monday afternoon announced he'll amend his financial disclosure form in order to report the scrutinized 2012 trip to Taiwan.

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State’s Transportation Board delays vote on North-South plan

Mon., May. 20 | 12:10 PM - The North-South plan includes several regional projects, including the so-called Bi-County Parkway, which extends Route 234 from I-66 in Prince William to Route 50 and Northstar Boulevard in Loudoun.

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Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is without an opponent for the Republican Party of Virginia’s gubernatorial nomination, which will take place this weekend in Richmond.

Beyond Cuccinelli, GOP delegates predict close races at convention

Fri., May. 17 | 08:27 AM - Featured convention speakers include Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Gov. Bill Haslam of Tennessee, U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-6th) and U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor (R-7th), the House Majority Leader.

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Airports Authority awards Rail to Dulles Phase Two contract

Thu., May. 16 | 11:35 AM - Capital Rail is a joint venture between Clark Construction Group and Kiewit Infrastructure South. The group was awarded the contract for approximately $1.18 billion Tuesday.

Leesburg Town Council approves King Street plan

Thu., May. 16 | 08:38 AM - At their regularly scheduled meeting May 14, the Leesburg Town Council, by a vote of 5-2 with Mayor Kristen Umstattd and Councilmember Kevin Wright dissenting, adopted Plan A as the approved design for the reconstruction of King Street.

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Supervisors to further study consolidation of boards, commissions and committees

Wed., May. 15 | 09:12 PM - Supervisor Janet Clarke is pitching the proposal as a practice in more efficient and consolidated government.

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Opponents targeting Del. Comstock’s record on education

Wed., May. 15 | 10:27 AM - Comstock was one of 17 delegates – out of 100 – who opposed this year's budget bill.

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Gov. McDonnell signs transportation funding bill

Tue., May. 14 | 08:11 AM - “For 27 years, our citizens have sat in traffic as congestion has increased and our bridges and roadways have deteriorated,” said Gov. Bob McDonnell. “For 27 years our citizens and businesses have demanded solutions."

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Caitlin Elizabeth weighed six pounds, 11 ounces at birth and joins six-year-old Patrick, four-year-old Emily and soon-to-be two-year-old Brendan in Matt and Margaret Letourneau’s Loudoun Valley Estates home.

A new Dulles district resident

Tue., May. 14 | 06:07 AM - Caitlin Elizabeth Letourneau, the newest addition to Loudoun County Supervisor Matt Letourneau's family, was born May 8 at 1:38 p.m.

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Virginia’s suicide rate highest in 13 years

Mon., May. 13 | 11:05 AM - RICHMOND − Virginia’s suicide rate is the highest its been in 13 years, according to the state’s chief medical examiner. Experts say the causes may include the poor economy and lack of mental health services.

Loudoun maintains triple-A bond ratings

Wed., May. 22 | 10:21 AM - In addition to the strong tax base, Moody's noted the county's “above-average wealth levels, consistently solid financial performance and an average overall debt burden.”

Ex-felon’s voting rights, and hopes, restored

Mon., May. 20 | 07:12 PM - RICHMOND – It was nearly 12 years ago that Michael Maupin lost his voting privileges and other rights in Virginia because of a felony drug conviction. But Maupin has hope for the future because he just received a letter from Gov. Bob McDonnell restoring his civil rights.

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McAuliffe to keynote Loudoun Democrats’ annual dinner

Fri., May. 17 | 12:06 PM - Loudoun Democrats will host presumed gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe and the four other Democratic candidates for statewide office at their annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner June 1.

Crime/Public Safety

Sterling couple had history of domestic violence

Mon., May. 20 | 04:59 PM

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Sterling woman charged with first-degree murder

Sat., May. 18 | 12:56 PM

Leesburg townhome fire displaces two

Tue., May. 14 | 02:11 PM

Repeat offender to serve nearly three years in prison for Leesburg theft

Mon., May. 13 | 05:29 PM

Virginia’s suicide rate highest in 13 years