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Foundation launch honors fallen soldier

7/23/2008

SPC Ross A. McGinnis died in Iraq in December, 2006, killed instantly when he smothered a grenade with his body in order to save the lives of four other soldiers who shared the humvee with him. The 19-year-old soldier was posthumously awarded the U.S. Army Medal of Honor last month, one of only a handful of soldiers from the Iraq war to be so honored. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Gas prices drive cycle popularity

7/23/2008

While there may not be a direct correlation between escalating gas prices and the popularity of motorcycles, there is no doubt that the number of riders is on the rise. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police briefs

7/22/2008

Larceny investigatedA theft of assorted jewelry reported to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office July 14 remains under investigation. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Town Web site may put users at risk

7/23/2008

A citizen's concerns about a security flaw in the Town of Warrenton's Web site are reportedly being addressed. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Thief hits Wi-Not Stop

7/22/2008

A robbery of the Wi-Not Stop convenience store at the intersection of U.S. 29 [Lee Highway] and Cedar Run Drive July 16 remains under investigation. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Board wants quick turnaround on high-speed proposals

7/22/2008

If the board of supervisors and county administrative officials stay on track with their current plan, all Fauquier County residents will have access to high-speed Internet. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Double whammy

7/22/2008

Late last week, Gov. Tim Kaine put the brakes on state spending, with his chief of staff telling department heads that a "troubling trend" in state revenue means they must curtail hiring, traveling, and buying. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Supporting local economy is simple, sensible solution

7/22/2008

We recently purchased a bag of frozen vegetables at the grocery. The brand name “Europe’s Best” was emblazoned across the package in very large type. Below, in French, “Le Plasier du Gourmet” (“the pleasure of the gourmet”). Pretty picture of vegetables. Nice packaging. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

What is wrong with wanting to be number one?

7/22/2008

Whether we acknowledge it or not, life is a competition, and whether we like it or not, we are in a competition of survival each and every day. Even further, the majority of us want to be the best at whatever we choose to do. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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New program pushes back in the battle of the bulge

7/23/2008

In light of a growing body of evidence that points to significant health dangers for overweight children, Fauquier Hospital's LIFE Center is offering a new program geared toward educating both parents and children about healthy eating and exercise. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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