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Delgaudio says Obama “assaulting” traditional marriage

Tue., May. 15 | 02:14 PM - Loudoun County Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling), in response to President Barack Obama's announcement in support of gay marriage, says the president's “evolution comment gives evolutionists” a bad name.

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Danny Hurdle, owner of Carolina Brothers Barbecue, often sees to it himself his pork and beef is smoked just right. Times-Mirror Photo/Trevor Baratko

A taste of Carolina in Loudoun

Tue., May. 15 | 09:04 AM - For barbecue aficionados, Danny Hurdle is deserving of celebrity status. Being a transient locale, Northern Virginia is dense with residents either from the Carolinas, or those who have passed through at various stints in their careers. Finding authentic Carolina barbecue can be a trying practice.

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Bike to Work Day

Wed., May. 16 | 11:30 AM - Loudoun County is celebrating Bike to Work Day May 18 from 6:30 to 9 a.m.

Eastern station open house

Thu., May. 10 | 10:14 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office's Eastern Loudoun Station will hold its second annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 . Residents are encouraged to attend and meet Sheriff Mike Chapman, Station Capt. Allen Gabrielli and members of the Eastern Station staff, along with the chance to take a guided tour of the facility.

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Anti-rail group claims denied access to Metrorail forum

Wed., May. 9 | 04:29 PM - With the biggest financial decision for Loudoun County just around the corner, there was bound to be controversy stemming from the State of Rail to Loudoun meeting held May 9 at the Dulles International Airport Marriott.

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Regional science and engineering fair

Mon., May. 7 | 01:00 PM - The following students won top awards at the 31st annual Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Regional Science and Engineering Fair March 15 at Woodgrove High School.

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Memorial benefit

Mon., May. 7 | 11:00 AM - The Cormac Finn McCarty Foundation has announced this year's recipient of the Memorial Paul Joseph McCarty Benefit to Sara Brown-Parnell and her family. Brown-Parnell has fought kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, seizures and has had both her kidney and thyroid removed. In October 2011, she learned that her cancer had spread to her other kidney and had metastasized to the brain and lungs. She is currently going under chemotherapy and radiation.

Sustainable energy awards

Sun., May. 6 | 12:00 PM - REHAU, an international polymer innovator in construction, automotive and industry hosted the Sustainable Loudoun Energy and Environmental Sustainability awards April 25 at their headquarters in Leesburg. The award ceremony was to celebrate the leaders who will innovate tomorrow's sustainable solutions and to honor four entries from the 31st annual Loudoun County Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

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The third annual Loudoun Bluegrass Festival to be held May 12 will boast several Grammy-nominated artists. Profits from the festival to toward scholarships for disadvantaged Loudoun youth.

Grammy-nominated artists to headline Loudoun Bluegrass Festival

Sat., May. 5 | 08:00 AM - Grammy-nominated artists don’t just show up at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Loudoun County – at least not normally. As the Loudoun Bluegrass Festival readies to kick off on May 12 outside of Leesburg, though, the 3-year-old event is attracting some unexpected star power.

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Baby zebra born at Leesburg Animal Park

Fri., May. 4 | 02:16 PM - The Leesburg Animal Park has welcomed a new member to their pack. The park's zebra father, Bakari, and zebra mother, Zuri, gave birth to a 65 pound foal April 27.

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Job fair

Fri., May. 4 | 08:00 AM - The 4th annual Sterling Teen Job Fair will be from 1 to 3 p.m. May 12 at the Claude Moore Recreation Center. The event is sponsored by Loudoun County Board of Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) and 30 private companies. All teens from the Loudoun region are welcome. Some participating companies include Inova Loudoun Hospital, JC Penny and Virginia Regional Transit. To volunteer or sponsor a booth for your company email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 703-771-5819. The recreation center is at 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling.

Loudoun County’s ‘outstanding’ volunteers honored

Thu., May. 3 | 01:41 PM - During its May 1 meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recognized the county's 2012 Outstanding Volunteers, honoring residents of all ages for their efforts to better the local community.

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Tardiness case pushed back yet again for Waterford parents

Thu., May. 3 | 01:06 PM - Mark and Amy Denicore were scheduled to appear in court May 3 for their much publicized tardiness case, but their case was postponed. According to Mark Denicore, the trial was put on hold because the prosecuting attorney was caught up in a hearing being held in Arlington.

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Meatless Monday

Thu., May. 3 | 10:59 AM - Restaurants across Leesburg will feature special meatless dishes on their menus every Monday starting May 7 as Loudoun joins the national Meatless Monday campaign.

Global summit for girls

Thu., May. 3 | 08:00 AM - Loudoun County girls between the ages of 14-18 are invited to attend the G3 (Girls Gone Global) Summit from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 5 at Potomac Falls High School. The free event will feature keynote addresses, breakout sessions and a diversity celebration with globally inspired flavors, dance performances and raffle prizes.

Arbor Day tree planting

Wed., May. 2 | 01:58 PM - Sunrise Landscape and Design donated and planted a five year old Red Maple tree to celebrate Arbor day at Sycolin Creek Elementary School in Leesburg April 27. The planting this year adds to a partnership celebrated during Arbor Day that was started three years ago when Sunrise owner’s Joe and Allison Markell’s children entered elementary school.

Martha Steward signs her newest cookbook for a young fan at Costco in Leesburg April 28. Times-Mirror Photo/William Burke

Martha Stewart visits Leesburg Costco

Wed., May. 2 | 12:10 PM - Leesburg had a celebrity visitor April 28 as famed entrepreneur, TV host and author Martha Stewart visited Costco for an autograph session for her latest book "Martha's American Food: A Celebration of Our Nation's Most Treasurable Dishes, From Coast to Coast."

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Space day

Wed., May. 2 | 11:00 AM - The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly will be holding a Space Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 .

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Ashburn student awarded Eagle Scout

Mon., Apr. 30 | 03:00 PM - Ryan Ferguson, a member of Troop 966 in Sterling, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor that a Boy Scout can attain.

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Far fewer children dying from accidents

Mon., Apr. 30 | 09:00 AM - RICHMOND – Fewer children are dying from accidents in Virginia and across the country, according to reports issued by state officials and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Loudoun’s latest pizza restaurant delivers more than just New York-style pie

Sat., Apr. 28 | 09:00 AM - For Fouad Qreitem, success isn’t defined in monetary terms, but measured by community, honesty and loyal customers

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The prototype shuttle Enterprise left Washington Dulles International Airport today on its way to New York City.

Farewell, Enterprise

Fri., Apr. 27 | 01:30 PM - The prototype shuttle Enterprise left Washington Dulles International Airport today on its way to its new home in New York City.

Lyme forum

Fri., Apr. 27 | 10:11 AM - There will be a Lyme disease forum for the medical community May 1 at George Washington University's Loudoun Campus in Ashburn.

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Design options for new park for public viewing

Thu., Apr. 26 | 04:00 PM - The third and final design workshop for the Hal & Bernie Hanson Regional Park will be held on May 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the cafeteria of Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn.

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Deanna DiGiovanna looks as son Michael presents Brad Odenheimur with a Citizen Award. In November 2011, Odenheimur, Sean Mullins and George Lewis helped save Michael from drowning.

Chamber of Commerce hosts Valor Awards

Wed., Apr. 25 | 09:00 AM - The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 27th annual Valor Awards April 20 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne.

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Attorney general sues Tareq Salahi and wine tour

Tue., Apr. 24 | 02:10 PM - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli filed a lawsuit April 23 against sometime Fauquier County resident and White House gate crasher Tareq Salahi for alleged violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act involving Salahi's wine tour business.

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Lyme Disease seminar

Tue., Apr. 24 | 12:53 PM - There will be a Lyme Disease awareness seminar at Loudoun County High School May 1 starting at 6:30 p.m.

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The bears are back in Loudoun

Mon., Apr. 23 | 02:30 PM - Elizabeth Lipovsky of Leesburg received a visit from a her neighborhood wildlife the night of April 22. The bear was found at her home on Hogback Mountain Road outside of Leesburg.

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Keefe, of Ashburn, plans to climb Mt. Shasta, Calif. in June to raise money for breast cancer research.

No mountain high enough: Ashburn woman’s journey for breast cancer cure

Sat., Apr. 21 | 09:00 AM - Pam Keefe never planned on climbing a mountain with a 40-pound backpack, crampons (winter cleats), an ice ax and ropes. This spring, however, she’ll own that mountain.

Beer Kitchen performance

Fri., Apr. 20 | 12:00 PM - MacDowell Brew Kitchen is hosting a music performance April 20 by Joey and the Waitress, a local alternative acoustic band.

Government

MWAA ripped in U.S. Department of Transportation IG report

Wed., May. 16 | 03:03 PM

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Pending Governor’s signature, commonwealth finally has a budget

Wed., May. 16 | 01:02 PM

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Raspberry Falls well operational again

Wed., May. 16 | 10:05 AM

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Supervisors approve $7.9 million increase for schools

Tue., May. 15 | 07:21 PM