U-Va. leader urges campus to move forward
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Interim president Carl Zeithaml, who said he worried he would be seen as part of a “conspiracy,” rules out taking over role on permanent basis.
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Pr. George’s council member gets probation before judgment
Council member Karen J. Toles gets probation before judgment on reckless driving charge.
Montgomery County teacher Scott Spear resigns
Montgomery County teacher and coach Scott Spear, accused of having sex with a 1student in a case prosecutors dropped, has resigned rather than continue fighting to retain his job.
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UPDATE: Springfield’s Fischer Hardware is hanging tough
The local institution has new suppliers and new momentum.
Details emerge in rabid skunk attack
Location of attack: The Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant in Southern Maryland. Location of the wound: A foot.
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Faces of immigration
An exhibit at the National Archives shows immigrants between 1880 and the end of World War II.
Protest over U-Va. president’s ouster
The removal of University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan prompted a student protest.
Bikers’ homecoming
The Atlantic Beach Bikefest, once specific to Atlantic Beach, S.C., spreads to surrounding areas.
Homeless community in woods of Va. inspires nonprofit
Project Dominic seeks to help the homeless with toothpaste, toilet paper, water and other supplies.
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