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Brian Moran picked as McAuliffe’s public safety secretary
The former prosecutor and state delegate battled McAuliffe for the party’s nomination four years ago.
McAuliffe names secretaries of administration, technology
The governor-elect, who has never held elective office, chooses two Kaine administration veterans.
Va. Republicans raise new questions about Fairfax ballots
The GOP campaign for state attorney general raised new questions about Fairfax County ballots.
McDonnell lists his accomplishments, in book form
The outgoing Virginia governor summarizes his four years in a 52-page softcover.
McDonnell proposes $38 million for mental health crises
The governor’s proposal is an outgrowth of the 2012 Connecticut school massacre.
Obenshain lawyer hints that Va. legislature could play role
Legal teams for Herring, who’s ahead by 165 votes, and Republican stay busy ahead of next week’s recount.
Va. Republicans meet to chart course for coming elections
At annual Advance retreat, some clamored for a change of direction while others vowed to stand pat.
As campaigns spar, Va. AG race recount set to start Dec. 16
Lawyers for the two candidates sparred over the procedures that will govern the ballot tally and the crucial days leading up to it.
Jennifer Boysko seeks recount in 86th district election loss
The Democrat lost the race for the House seat to Republican Tom Rust by 54 votes.
McDonnell unveils official portrait in Richmond
The mansion backdrop served as a reminder of the Virginia governor’s ongoing gifts scandal.
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Loudoun maintains ‘Wealthiest County in U.S.’ title, other NoVa counties drop slightly
Loudoun at top despite slight drop in median household income, Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William move down in rankings.
Alexandria’s Vola Lawson broke barriers, worked for the poor, restored order to city
The first woman to run a large municipality in this area was a civil rights leader, fought for housing for poor, against Redskins stadium.
Virginia Cavalry FC, planned Loudoun soccer team, will also spend 2014 on the sidelines
With no stadium in sight, and no alternative venues suitable, the planned NASL club postpones its debut
George Mason to host C-SPAN’s historical archive
The records of how Brian Lamb helped create, and then grow, C-SPAN will be housed in GMU’s library.
No. 1 Paul VI beats No. 2 St. John’s, 71-51
The Panthers take down the Cadets in an early season contest of the top ranked teams in the WCAC.Shelley and Bill: A love story
On the eve of their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, Shelley Belgard and Bill Ott tell the story of their unique romance that has spanned the decades.Ready to run: Dupont High Heel Race
Men dressed in drag donned stilettos and wedges to race down 17th Street NW during the 25th annual Dupont High Heel Race. (Oct. 25)Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial unveiled
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is revealed to members of the press before opening to the public. The design is derived from part of King's famous "I have a dream" speech when he said, "With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope." The memorial sits by the tidal basin between the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials.9/11 firefighters react to Osama bin Laden's death
Firefighters who responded to terrorist attacks on the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, talk that day and their thoughts about the death of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, at Fire Station 8 in Arlington, Va.Obama, Romney campaigns make final push in Henrico, Va.
Go behind the scenes as campaign volunteers for both President Obama and Mitt Romney canvass, make phone calls and rally on the eve of election day in the critical area of Henrico County, Va. In 2008, Obama beat McCain here by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin, becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Henrico since Lyndon B. Johnson.A worthy opponent: A history of the Georgetown-Syracuse rivalry
Over the past 33 years, Georgetown and Syracuse have been one of the most contentious rivalries in college basketball. Former players, coaches, journalists and alumni recall the history of the rivalry.Floyd Lee Corkins buys gun, week before shooting at Family Research Council
On August 9, 2012, France TV briefly interviewed Floyd Lee Corkins II for a general story on buying guns at a store in Chantilly, Va. He is the first man to appear on camera. This occured the week before the shooting of an unarmed security guard last summer at the D.C. headquarters of the conservative Family Research Council.Obama, civil rights leaders dedicate MLK memorial
President Barack Obama, Bernice King and civil rights leaders spoke at the dedication for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall on Sunday. (Oct. 16)Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
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