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All the GOP gang was at fundraiser

Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain attend the same event.

Gas prices to dip in Va., rise in Md.

Virginia could be one of the cheapest places to fill the tank, as Maryland becomes one of the priciest.

McAuliffe lauds Silver Line, in contrast to Cuccinelli’s opposition

McAuliffe lauds Silver Line, in contrast to Cuccinelli’s opposition

As Democrat tours new station, he reminds others that his opponent wanted to kill the rail project.

McAuliffe calls debate haggling a staff matter

McAuliffe calls debate haggling         a staff matter

Democrat’s gubernatorial campaign objects to candidate-to-candidate questions in debate.

Mansion spending records indicate improper billing by McDonnells

Mansion spending records indicate improper billing by McDonnells

Virginia taxpayers pick up the tab for personal items used by the governor and his family.

Candidates for Va. attorney general spar in first debate

Candidates for Va. attorney general spar in first debate

Republican Mark Obenshain and Democrat Mark Herring outlined stark differences.

Wasteful Charlottesville highway reflects poor McDonnell approach

COLUMN | Novelist Grisham is right to call proposed Charlottesville highway a “boneheaded . . . boondoggle.”

Virginia Dems say Cuccinelli should seek IG probe of his office

At issue is an AG office attorney’s collaboration with energy companies sued by Virginia landowners.

All the options are men on Virginia’s statewide ballot

All the options are men on Virginia’s statewide ballot

Women make up the bulk of the voters in the state, but are largely absent from statewide campaigns

GOP candidate for Va. lieutenant governor has a steep learning curve

GOP candidate for Va. lieutenant governor has a steep learning curve

E.W. Jackson is transitioning to a general election strategy after a runaway grass-roots victory.

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The Fauquier Times-Democrat removes 'Democrat' from its name after 108 years

The newspaper doesn't want to affiliate with either party, but particularly one that is not particularly popular in Fauquier County.

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The night The Doors tore it up at the Alexandria Roller Rink

Jim Morrison's only return to the place where he went to high school was his second show of the night, and ended in chaos. Like a lot of Doors shows.

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Prince William logo controversy boils over, supervisor files a FOIA request for answers

Seeking answers to how many logos were devised and how much was spent, Peter Candland is stopped by one supervisor, files a citizen's FOIA, then reaches a compromise.

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Buy your own 6,000-square foot piece of Mount Vernon for just $25 million

STATE OF NOVA | Mansion on Washington’s former estate is “poised for modern renovations.”

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