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McDonnell signs into law voter ID legislation
Sun., May. 20 | 12:07 PM - Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed off on hotly-debated voter identification bills.
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Whitbeck to chair 10th District GOP Committee
Sun., May. 20 | 06:05 AM - Leesburg attorney John Whitbeck was elected chairman of the 10th Congressional District Republicans during the committee's convention Saturday.
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As of 10:30 p.m. Route 7 was still closed as emergency crews were on scene near CountrySide and Dulles Town Center where a pedestrian was struck while attempting to cross the intersection.

Updated: Thirteen-year-old pedestrian hit crossing Route 7 near Dulles Town Center
Sat., May. 19 | 09:57 PM - A section of eastbound Route 7 near CountrySide and Dulles Town Center was still closed at 10:30 p.m. after a 13-year-old girl was struck while attempting to cross the intersection. Multiple cruisers were still on scene.
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Local artist Dave White painted a series of murals for the Mobile Hope Donation Center, which will soon be opened at the Village of Leesburg and will accept donations for underprivileged children.

In darkness, there is hope
Sat., May. 19 | 08:00 AM - Leesburg artist creates mural to benefit Loudoun's homeless children
Welsh to serve in General District Court
Fri., May. 18 | 03:06 PM - Loudoun County attorney Deborah C. Welsh will replace retiring judge Julia Cannon on the 20th Judicial District of the General District Court.
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Two Loudoun County residents involved in $1.5 million mortgage scheme
Fri., May. 18 | 12:37 PM - Five individuals, including two Loudoun County residents, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court this week to conspiring to secure more than $1.5 million in a mortgage fraud scheme involving a home in Gainesville.
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Lt. Lawrence Lippincott of the Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management shows Corinne Baker of the International Association of Fire Chiefs how to put out a small flammable liquids fire with a fire extinguisher during a training day for IAFC staff May 11.

Fire and rescue training
Fri., May. 18 | 12:24 PM - The Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management held a training session May 11 for around 40 staff members from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
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VDOT shows Leesburg Sycolin Road overpass
Fri., May. 18 | 12:01 PM - The Virginia Department of Transportation held an impromptu public meeting May 17 to allow citizens of Leesburg the opportunity to ask questions, give comments and provide suggestions to the proposed plan of the Sycolin Road Overpass of the Route 7 and Route 15 Bypass slated to be construction next year.
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Loudoun inmate dies after suffering massive stroke in prison
Fri., May. 18 | 11:13 AM - An Ashburn man indicted April 9 in connection with a January stabbing at a Sterling shopping center died Tuesday at Inova Fairfax Hospital after suffering a massive stroke at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
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Ayla Coles, 15, walking with her date Omar Contreras, 17, looks back at friends getting out of their limo in front of the National Conference Center for the Loudoun Valley High School prom May 12. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Beverly Denny

Fifty years of magic
Fri., May. 18 | 08:59 AM - Looking back on five decades of proms at Loudoun Valley
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Loudoun Democrats criticize GOP over vote against gay judge
Fri., May. 18 | 08:44 AM - Loudoun County Democrats condemned the actions of local Delegates David Ramadan (R-87) and Tag Greason (R-32) Wednesday after gay judicial nominee Tracy Thorne-Begland fell 18 votes short of the 51-vote majority necessary to be appointed as a general district judge.
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Post clerk Robert Edwards helps a customer who came to the Downtown Leesburg Post Office to purchase stamps. Times-Mirror Photo/Laura Peters

Leesburg Post Office to remain open – for now
Thu., May. 17 | 01:00 PM - Robert Edwards smiles and laughs as he greets customers at the Downtown Leesburg Post Office. Edwards, who's been the postal clerk there for more than 25 years, is always smiling and welcoming to each person who passes through the post offices' door. The smile almost completely disappeared when the news was announced of the Post Office's possible closure in July 2011.
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Teen avoids carjacking in Sterling
Thu., May. 17 | 11:39 AM - The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted May 15 carjacking in Sterling.
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Crime down in Loudoun in 2011
Thu., May. 17 | 08:26 AM - As a whole, crime was down in Loudoun County in 2011, according to a Virginia State Police report, but residents still saw an uptick in violent crimes and thefts.
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MWAA ripped in U.S. Department of Transportation IG report
Wed., May. 16 | 03:03 PM - MWAA in past years has had to answer questions relating to its internal operations, financial disclosures and bidding practices; this publicity has heightened of late considering the authority is in charge of overseeing construction of the approximately $5.5 billion Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, which will bring Metro's Silver Line to the Dulles International Airport and into Loudoun County.
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Pending Governor’s signature, commonwealth finally has a budget
Wed., May. 16 | 01:02 PM - Two months later than expected, the Virginia General Assembly has agreed on two-year spending plan for the commonwealth.
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Dominion DECA wins national awards
Sun., May. 20 | 10:11 AM
School supply drive
Sat., May. 19 | 10:10 AM
Dopilka to give Leesburg Town Council another run
Fri., May. 18 | 02:17 PM
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Drive for Charity reaches record toll collections
Fri., May. 18 | 11:18 AM
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Teacher of the year
Fri., May. 18 | 10:09 AM
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Patriotic splash down
Thu., May. 17 | 10:08 AM
Loudoun County conducting testing of Public Radio Communications System
Thu., May. 17 | 09:48 AM
County rescue squad open house
Thu., May. 17 | 09:26 AM
Loudoun Sheriff’s Office looking for witnesses to crash
Thu., May. 17 | 09:23 AM
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Two teens face charges after stolen van found in Arkansas
Wed., May. 16 | 04:04 PM
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Bike to Work Day
Wed., May. 16 | 11:30 AM
Rocket challenge
Wed., May. 16 | 10:20 AM
Baha’i Center to host documentary screening
Wed., May. 16 | 09:59 AM
Woodgrove students attend flight school
Tue., May. 15 | 02:00 PM
Sheriff’s Office applies for JAG grant funding
Tue., May. 15 | 10:27 AM
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Crime report for Monday, May 14, 2012
Mon., May. 14 | 02:25 PM
National History Day Competition
Mon., May. 14 | 10:19 AM
Academic challenge
Sun., May. 13 | 10:18 AM
Horizon Elementary goes to Odyssey of the Mind World finals
Sat., May. 12 | 10:17 AM
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Crime report for Friday, May 11, 2012
Fri., May. 11 | 01:15 PM
SkillsUSA Competition
Thu., May. 10 | 02:00 PM
Purcellville names new Town Attorney
Thu., May. 10 | 01:19 PM
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Crime report for Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thu., May. 10 | 10:26 AM
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Freedom senior Rachel Ivey brings the ball forward with Broad Run senior Dani Dangremond in close pursuit during an April 24 game. Freedom and Broad Run have split two games this season entering Monday’s Cedar Run District championship game.—Times-Mirror File Photo/Tin Nguyen

Championship Monday: Seven Loudoun teams to play for district tourney titles
Sun., May. 20 | 08:08 AM - Loudoun's three Group AAA high schools - Freedom, Broad Run and Stone Bridge - will attempt to bring home district tournament championships Monday evening, weather permitting.
Varsity Rewind: May 14-18 games
Sun., May. 20 | 07:29 AM - The 2012 varsity spring season has moved into postseason play. Look inside for scores and submitted game summaries.
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