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Presidential Primary: Obama, McCain Win Loudoun in High Turnout
Despite frigid temperatures and icy roads, voters turned in droves -- especially Democrats. LoudounExtra.com covered the Potomac Primary with stories, videos, and photos. Click below to read the story or find a precint-by-precinct breakdown of vote tallies.
Read the story | Watch the videos: 1, 2 | See the photos | Map: precinct-by-precinct breakdown
Through the Eyes of a First-Grader
Bill Snead visited the first-grade class of Ceci Albecker at Guilford Elementary School toward the end of the 2007 school year. He spent the day getting to know the students and their teacher, learning about what it's like to be in the first grade. Click below for an interactive graphic that includes a video of each student, read his story and watch an audio slideshow with photos from his day in the first grade.
Read the story | Interactive Graphic: Watch the videos | See photos in an audio slideshow
Loudoun Churches March Against Abortion
Groups of anti-abortion protesters from all over Loudoun attended the annual March for Life on the National Mall in downtown Washington. LoudounExtra.com followed a group from St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville to document their experience.
In the Sky, Broad Run Students Find 'Sparta'
For some AP physics students at Broad Run High School, the fall 2007 semester was literally out of this world. Eight seniors analyzed astronomical images and confirmed the existence of multiple asteroids through the International Asteroid Search Campaign, an educational outreach program provided at no cost to participating high schools and colleges. LoudounExtra.com staff writer Katie DePaola spent some time with the students to learn about their discoveries.
Recruits Blaze Through Training to Meet Demand
A crop of volunteer firefighters have been learning the ins and outs of the trade since the beginning of August. LoudounExtra.com videographer Melissa Arseniuk and staff writer Kevin Myrick went to the last day of training to see what the recruits have to go through to make the cut.
Special Section: Holiday Season Coverage
From Christmas tree farms to a Lovettsville post office elf, to cops shopping for underprivileged children and a Salvation Army bell ringer who has been at it for years, or a Tennessee man whose duties as Santa Claus at Dulles Town Center bring joy to all, the holidays in Loudoun brought lots of smiling face to Loudoun in 2007.
Holiday section | Read the stories | See the photos | Watch the video | Find a map of Christmas tree farms | Timelapse of decorating
Special Section: America Online
America Online, a major employer in the county, announced that it was cutting 20 percent of its workforce -- including 750 jobs in Loudoun -- and moving its headquarters to New York. Needless to say, many in the area were left reeling.
Read the story | Read the announcement from AOL's CEO | Timeline: Find financial snapshots of AOL through the years | Virtual tour of AOL's campus | Archive of stories dating back to the company's founding | Virtual tours | Blog: Living in LoCo
Special Section: Dulles Airport
Built on nearly 12,000 acres straddling the Loudoun and Fairfax county line, Dulles International Airport opened on Nov. 19, 1962, and is now the fifth-busiest airport in the country. The airport serves about 24 million passengers each year and is the anchor in the Dulles corridor — a region that has attracted numerous high-tech businesses, especially along the Dulles Toll Road. More than $3 billion will go toward building two additional levels at the airport, which should be complete by the end of 2009. The airport has several improvement projects in the works to accommodate future growth.
Dulles section | Story: Dulles Slows Down | Charts: Dulles Growth Slows | Chat transcript | Archive of Dulles stories dating to 1958 | Virtual tours | Photos: Historical - Recent | Guide
2007 Election Coverage
After a feisty election season, four Democratic challengers defeated pro-growth Republican incumbents for seats on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. A three-way race for sheriff left incumbent Steve O. Simpson in charge of Loudoun's law enforcement. LoudounExtra.com covered the races in the county with online chats, a candidate selector tool, a precinct-by-precinct breakdown of results, biographies of all the candidates, stories, blogs, videos and more.
Complete Election 2007 Coverage
'The Hamilton Baby Sitter'
Edie Rokus, 88, spent the first part of her life working as a seamstress in clothing factories in Pennsylvania. After she retired, she moved to Loudoun where she baby-sat children in her Hamilton home for 25 years. Edie now lives in Purcellville. Bill Snead spent a day with her while she looked through old photographs and talked about her life and 'her children.'
The Anatomy of a Showdown
In high school football, Friday night is about glory. The rest of the week is about getting there. Washington Post reporter Paul Tenorio spent a week with the Park View and Broad Run football teams, which were both undefeated as they prepared to face each other on the gridiron for the AA Dulles District championship.
Watch the videos: 1, 2, 3 | Read the story/listen to audio | See photos
SPECIAL SECTION: Bulldogs Win State Title | Story | Video | Photos
Park View Playbook Has Unknown Tricks
Park View's football team has a host of trick plays it uses during games. Check out the interactive graphic of the Reverse Flea-Flicker and watch a video report about the team's efforts to dig deep in the playbook.
See the interactive graphic | Watch the video | Read the story | See photos
Couples: 8 Years Later, Sterling Couple Says 'I Do'
Before Christine and Bill Saltenberger's wedding, Bill Snead talked with them about when and how they met (at MCI), how they spent years nurturing a friendship, how Bill tried desperately to propose at a number of romantic California vistas but was repeatedly foiled, and about their plans for the future. The two were married May 12 at Raspberry Plain in Leesburg.
Read the story | Watch the audio slideshow | Listen to the interview
On a Mission in His Own Back Yard
Bob Lyon's "calling" is moths. He has spent the past couple decades exploring the creatures that live in the back yard of his rural Loudoun County home. Lyon spent the better part of his life a s a civil engineer; he now spends his spare time photographing, cataloging and learning about the flora and fauna in Loudoun County.
Read the story | See the photos | Listen to an audio introduction
Loudoun Students Return to the Classroom
Students across Loudoun County on Tuesday prepared for the start of another school year. LoudounExtra.com videographer Garrett Hubbard followed two twin kindergartners as they headed to class for the very first time.
Dominion Dominates, Gets 27-7 Win
Dominion Coach Mike Dougherty was caught off guard by the steely tone of his baby-faced running back's words. Freshman Deandre Reaves, frustrated by his team's inability to land in the end zone, approached Doughtery on the sideline Thursday night and demanded the ball.
Pigeons, Teacher Help Forge Tight-Knit Class
Bill Snead spent a day with the first-grade class of Sue Ann Gleason at Cedar Lane Elementary School in Ashburn. Click below for an interactive graphic that includes a video of each student, read his story and see photos from his day in the first grade.
Briar Woods Starts Season With Win
LoudounExtra.com staffers spent a Friday night in Hedgesville, W.Va. to document the Briar Woods football team's first victory of the season. The Eagles avenged last year's "embarrassing" 34-7 loss to Hedgesville back on Nov. 3, 2006.
Couples: A Chance Meeting Meant to Be
Before Ben and Katy Prime's wedding, Bill Snead sat down and talked with them about when and how they met, how Ben proposed at a frozen New England lake and what their honeymoon plans were (Antigua). The two were married May 12 at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, and Snead was there to document the big day in photographs.
Read the story | Watch the audio slideshow | Listen to the interview
Tales of Peepers and Thieves On a Soggy Night in Loudoun
Snead spent a rainy 11-hour shift with Loudoun sheriff's deputy Kim Holway. While there wasn't a whole lot of action during the shift due to the weather, Holway talked extensively about her experiences on the force -- including being the only woman on the elite SWAT team.
Marion's Marvelous Journey
The little town of Hillsboro straddles Route 9 about 11 miles west of Leesburg, close to the West Virginia line. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it has one store, sleeps a little more than 100 people and is the smallest town in Loudoun County. Marion Virts has spent the past 30-some years in Hillsboro.
2007 Loudoun County Fair
If you want to see cars getting smashed at the demolition derby, pigs getting smooched at the kiss-a-pig contest, llamas jumping through Hula-Hoops, or fairgoers riding the Ferris wheel, check out our multimedia coverage of the Loudoun County Fair.
2007 Prom Photos
Multimedia journalist Bill Snead and Washington Post photographer Lucian Perkins attended several Loudoun County high school proms this spring. Look through the galleries for to see Loudoun youth on their big night.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Release Parties
LoudounExtra.com journalists Cydney Cappello and Jinae West went to several parties organized to celebrate the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's series about the boy wizard. Read their story, look at photos and watch the audio slideshow of Loudoun County residents as they wait for the 12:01 a.m. release of the book.
Decades Later, Sisters Never Miss a Sunday
Multimedia journalist Bill Snead traveled to the First Baptist Church-Watson for a glimpse of a historic church whose members are looking toward the future. Relying on its pastor and four sisters who have attended the church for decades, the rural church is trying to attract worshippers through its message and lively services. For more than half of a century, the church has served as a second home to the four siblings, who have lived nearby their entire lives.
Multimedia Journalist Bill Snead
Bill Snead uses photos, audio and video to report stories like few others. The Pulitzer Prize finalist worked at The Washington Post for more than 20 years. This time, he's capturing stories from all over Loudoun.
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Lively Service at First Baptist Church-Watson
Many members of First Baptist Church Watson have been attending services there for more than 50 years. Today, the lively congregation welcomes worshippers from all backgrounds. Watch video »
Loudoun County Fair Preparations
The Loudoun County Fair is scheduled for later this month, and kids from Sterling to western Loudoun are making preparations. Watch the young competitors as they get ready for this year's county fair.
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