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Lohr pitches Vikings to region title
(Matt McClain / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
BASEBALL | Andrew Lohr’s six strong innings on the mound guide Loudoun Valley past Poquoson to the Virginia 3A East region title; Stone Bridge edges Freedom-South Riding in the 5A North region final.
Moreno strikes twice in Raiders’ rout
James Moreno breaks the ice with Loudoun County’s first goal and is an overall menace as Raiders smoke Chancellor, 6-0, to win 4A region title.
Chargers blast McLean from the start
(Mark Gail / For The Washington Post)
BASEBALL | Chantilly erupts for nine runs in the first inning and rolls past the Highlanders to claim its first Virginia 6A North region title.
Defense leads Rams past Langley
(John McDonnell / The Washington Post)
BOYS’ LACROSSE | Robinson shuts down the Saxons to win the Virginia 6A North region title, its first region crown since 2010.
Oakton finds a way vs. Westfield
GIRLS’ LACROSSE | Playing without a starting defender against an upset-minded rival, the Cougars rally in the second half to win the Virginia 6A North region title.
Riopelle saves the Falcons
in shootout
GIRLS’ SOCCER | Tori Riopelle’s focus on hips helps Briar Woods fend off Stone Bridge in a 10-round shootout for the Virginia 5A North region championship.
Hylton’s Lee gives it all, gets a state title
TRACK & FIELD | Hylton senior Christopher Lee wins a state shot put title with a throw of 61 feet, 6 inches; other locals shine on Day 1 of the Virginia 6A/5A state meet.
Stallions edge Bruins in eight
(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)
SOFTBALL | Jade Williams hits an RBI double to help lift No. 2 South County to a region title win at No. 3 Lake Braddock, 2-1.
Alexandria concerned by Dominion’s plan for buried line
Company officials will give council members an overview of the project Wednesday night.
Probation for ex-intel analyst who faked IED reports
Thomas Cicatello skipped the necessary research to help overseas soldiers spot makeshift bombs.
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Va. Rep. Griffith introduces federal ‘Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act’
The bill would allow doctors to prescribe it and patients to possess it in states where it’s legal, such as Virginia.
Va. Supreme Court rules for U-Va. in global warming FOIA case
The high court decision rejects an argument by global warming skeptics who wanted to see the work of a climate researcher.
Fairfax City police chief Rick Rappoport to retire, join Amtrak police
After 13 years in the city, and 24 years in the county, will become a regional deputy chief for Amtrak.
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Vultures make their home on K Street
Two vultures have been spotted at the intersection of K and 11th streets in Northwest Washington.
At the ‘Pestaurant’ in D.C.: Let them eat bugs!
A stately restaurant served some very buzzy dishes on its patio Wednesday and helped raise about $6,000 for DC Central Kitchen.
Remembering an aspiring rapper, lost to a gun accident
Errick Lamarr Pratt Jr., known as PopSmoothe, died from a gunshot at age 23, just like his father. But the weapon was his own.
Co-champions named at National Spelling Bee
For the first time since 1962, two students were declared co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
In the face of criminals, she was fearless
Even as about 100 people mourned Minnie Green, a longtime D.C. resident, they also praised her.
Naval Academy graduation 2014
Midshipmen’s hats take to the skies at the diploma and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis.
Rolling Thunder fills Washington’s streets
The event is held ahead of Memorial Day to honor veterans, prisoners of war and members of the armed forces missing in action.
Herndon Monument Climb 2014
The Naval Academy’s first-year students complete the annual tradition of climbing a greased 21-foot granite obelisk.
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