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1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (1052+ words) By Jim McGrath | [email protected] With a 49-7 thumping of John R. Lewis High School last week, the Alexandria City High School football team has jumped to another fast start, and will head into this Friday’s district matchup against Carter G. Woodson High…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (1683+ words) An ordinary office this was not. There were threats and thundering yells, intimidation and an assault charge, profuse profanity and an erosion of morale at the Alexandria City Public Schools Transportation Department. All the while, students arrived late to class,…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago   (975+ words) The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s 83rd season will begin this weekend amid a period of leadership transition following the departure of its former executive director in late June. Rhonda Buckley-Bishop stepped into the role of interim executive director on Sept. 9, a press…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (1572+ words) By Sydney Kodama | [email protected] City Council deferred voting on a resolution updating its rules of procedure for meetings in a 4-3 vote, requesting city staff clear up the resolution’s language around personal attacks, off-topic comments, civic associations and campaigning. Council voted…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (1052+ words) By Jim McGrath | [email protected] With a 49-7 thumping of John R. Lewis High School last week, the Alexandria City High School football team has jumped to another fast start, and will head into this Friday’s district matchup against Carter G. Woodson High…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago   (169+ words) Richmond RCMP has released a video to teach the public how to protect themselves against break-ins. The short video encourages the public to always keep doors locked, activate home alarms, avoid hiding keys outside homes, keep valuables out of sight…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (836+ words) By Kim Turpin Davis Ariane and Jack Carpenter were living in Arlington when they considered moving to a more walkable community with nearby restaurants, shops and friendly neighbors. Their search led them to South Lee Street, a special community that…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1261+ words) By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] Lucinda Williams is so original she literally can’t be categorized. The Lake Charles, Louisiana native, who now calls Nashville home, has won three Grammy Awards – in three different categories: Best Country Song, Best Contemporary Folk Album…...

9+ hour, 36+ min ago   (52+ words) Portsmouth is returning to weekly bulk trash pickup after complaints about confusion surrounding the city's new appointment-only system, which leaders say needs improvement before another rollout. Portsmouth is returning to weekly bulk trash pickup after complaints about confusion surrounding the…...

2+ hour, 42+ min ago   (579+ words) Fall has a way of sneaking up on homeowners. One minute, summer is in full swing. The next, the holidays are approaching, and the dining room walls, damaged trim or outdated wallpaper you’ve been meaning to address suddenly feel a…...