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Second thoughts about pay raises of 20 to 40 percent, which would be effective for the next Board of Supervisors.
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Virginia state senator wants to reduce retirement incentive to take a political appointment.
Speaker William J. Howell faces criticism and a primary challenger from the right.
Virginia senators were part of a small group opposing Harry Reid’s leadership.
“We knew it was closer than most people knew,” a top adviser said.
Barbara J. Comstock’s exit gives Democrats an opportunity in the Virginia House of Delegates.
The party sees his late surge against Mark Warner as evidence that the commonwealth is still up for grabs.
The Republican posed a surprisingly strong challenge to Mark Warner, who won by about 17,000 votes.
For several key hours on Tuesday night, the state was slow to report voting results.
Transportation bond issue passed Tuesday with support from 70 percent of county voters.
Positioning himself as a moderate, the senator didn’t take advantage of an expanding Democratic base.
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Detective who led case against 17-year-old says attorney’s comments in The Post harmed him, forced him into counseling.
Second thoughts about pay raises of 20 to 40 percent, which would be effective for the next Board of Supervisors.
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The psychologist had testified that it was safe to leave the boy with his father, Joaquin Rams.
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A DNA match with the victim of an earlier kidnapping and a car’s GPS device pointed to a Richmond man.
Westfield beats Stone Bridge on the road 15-9
It was a close game between Westfield and Stone Bridge, but the Bulldogs came out ahead 15-9.Robinson boys, Westfield girls win Virginia 6A championship
The Rams won their first lacrosse state championship since 2007, beating the Langley Saxons 9-7. The Bulldogs won their first lacrosse state championship in school history, defeating the rival Oakton,13-11.T.C. Williams defeats Washington-Lee in Virginia 6A state final, 2-0
The Titans came out strong in the second half, scoring the only two goals of the matchup and claiming their first ever boys’ soccer state title.Loudoun County boys lacrosse wins Virginia 5A North region title
The Raiders halftime adjustments were too much for the Loudoun Valley Vikings to handle as they scored nine second half goals to lead them to a 13-9 victory.South County beats Lake Braddock in Conference 7 lacrosse final
The Stallions took an early lead and never looked back as they beat the Bruins by a score of 13-6.Landon boys’ lacrosse routs Robinson
The Bears beat down the Rams, 15-1, in an IAC-Virginia public school matchup.Stonewall Jackson girls fall to Cosby in Virginia 6A state finals
The Raiders fell to the Titans, 53-46, as Cosby capped their undefeated season.D.C. athletes wish you a happy Valentine’s Day
Washington Wizards and Capitals players say happy Valentine’s Day, each in their native language. Athletes include Alex Ovechkin, Tomas Kundratek, Jan Vesely, Michal Neuvirth, Kevin Seraphin, Marcus Johansson and Karl Alzner.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.Paul VI defeats DeMatha, 55-48
The Panthers bounce back from a tough loss with a victory over the Stags.Ice hockey: Gonzaga blanks DeMatha, 6-0
The Eagles, led by a shutout from Senior goalie Nick Platais, remain undefeated as they beat the Stags, 6-0Severna Park beats Meade, 55-43
The Falcons never trailed in their convincing victory over the Mustangs.McLean upsets No. 6 South Lakes, 48-44
The Highlanders were led by Cami Prock and Jessica Monroe with 15 points each, defeating the Seahawks 48-44.No. 20 Robinson defeats No. 14 Herndon, 82-67
The Rams ended the Hornets’ 10-game winning streak behind Matt Fall’s 21 points.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.Follow our Virginia politics reporters on Twitter:
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