Politics & Government

April 2-8: Man Charged with DWI, Hit-and-Run in Chain Bridge Road Crash

Fairfax County School Board will revisit time shift for school day schedule

William J. James, the driver of a car  late Tuesday night, was . The crash caused a small vehicle fire, and helicopter and K-9 units were called to the scene when James apparently fled.

 on I-66 West remains under investigation by the Virginia State Police. Spokeswoman Deborah Cox said , respectively.

The Fairfax County School Board . The issue deeply divided the school board in 2009 when staff presented a single revenue-neutral plan that was unpopular among many parents and others in the school community, but last fall's election included several candidates who supported exploring school start times — many of them now sit on the board. 

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Fairfax County Public Schools will begin  in fall 2012. 

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For the third year in a row, , according to a new survey.

Former Virginia first lady Anne Holton is going full speed ahead campaigning for husband Tim Kaine, the former governor who hopes to get elected to the U.S. Senate come November.

Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd District) about the pushback pro-gun legislation received from lawmakers and supported by Virginians. "Citizens across the commonwealth want responsible gun laws and will support, not punish, politicians who work to reduce trafficking," she wrote.

SPORTS

The Flint Hill baseball team with Middleburg Academy last week. Felix Van der Vaart had a two-run homer in the effort.

The Oakton High boys lacrosse team continues its win streak after on Tuesday and on Wednesday 


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