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Woman convicted in fatal crash
Fredericksburg.com reports A Stafford County woman with a history of drug abuse and DUI convictions pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter for killing a Fredericksburg man in a crash last summer.

Boys’ basketball: North Stafford’s T.J. Jones makes a big move, fits right in
The Washington Post reports Moving out of state before your senior year to live with your other parent is not often the ideal way to cap a high school basketball career. There’s a new school, a new team, a new home situation, a new reputation to build.

McDonnell, Virginia Republicans back off mandatory invasive ultrasounds
The Washington Post reports A controversial bill that would require women to get an ultrasound before an abortion is now in doubt after Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell diluted the measure Wednesday by making it optional in many cases.

George Huguely guilty of second-degree murder
The Washington Post reports Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V was convicted of second-degree murder Wednesday and sentenced by a jury to 26 years in prison.

Gas prices still climbing; Virginia hit hard
WTOP.com reports The price of gas has been skyrocketing lately, but Virginia seems to be getting hit harder than the rest of the country.

EMT becomes cardiac patient, spreads hope to others
WTOP.com reports Eileen Williams was a veteran Prince William County Emergency Medical Technician, and then one day, she became the heart attack patient in the back of a county ambulance rushing to a hospital.

Dulles Rail project may be in jeopardy, again
WTOP.com reports Funding for one of the region’s biggest transportation projects is at risk again over debate regarding the use of labor unions.

More changes coming along the Express Lanes project
WTOP.com reports Drivers should brace for more shifts and twists this week along the Express Lanes project in Northern Virginia.

Proposed Prince William budget draws backlash
The Washington Business Journal reports Residential tax bills in Prince William County would go up by an average of $110 if a budget plan laid out by County Executive Melissa Peacor is adopted by the Board of County Supervisors, The Washington Post reports.

Gas Price Surge Affects Commuter Students
The (Mary Washington University) Bullet reports An increase in gas prices has caused commuter students to be thriftier with how they use their cars.