virginia
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Virginia’s Next Governor Will Make History as First Woman
In the fourth story of our ongoing campaign series, we examine Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, one of whom is set to make history when Virginia’s governor’s race is called on Tuesday
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The Battle Over Voting Rights Rages On in Virginia
A new lawsuit is challenging a Virginia’s constitution, arguing that their provision disenfranchising people convicted of felonies is illegal.
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Hateful Email Objects to Hiring of Black Cheer Coach
Fairfax County Public schools are investigating an anonymous email to a cheerleading coach filled with racist language.
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Small Town Horror: The Story of Nat Turner’s Rebellion and Its Brutal Aftermath
Born into slavery on a Virginia plantation in 1800, Nat Turner claimed he was chosen by God to free the slaves from bondage.
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Meet the Black Man Who Took Down the Robert E. Lee Monument
A number of white contractors declined taking down Confederate statues.
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University Of Virginia Shooting Leaves 3 Football Players Dead, Suspect Arrested [UPDATED]
According to police the suspect, Christopher Darnell Jones, was arrested and charged with murder.
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Virginia Post Office Closed Over ‘White’ and ‘Colored’ Segregation Display
The U.S. Postal Service had concerns that the “In the Times of Segregation” exhibit would be associated with the current post office.