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Old Town Alexandria Prepares For Possible Flooding (WUSA 9 Washington, D.C.)

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:09:52 GMT
A town that's weathered heavy flooding in the past, braces itself once again.

Flooding Concerns In Alexandria (WUSA 9 Washington, D.C.)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:39:52 GMT
Transportation crews across the region were checking storm drains Friday and clearing debris in preparation of potential flooding.

Two Wichitans plead in counterfeit software scheme (Wichita Falls Times Record News)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:05:00 GMT
Two Wichita Falls men pleaded guilty in a federal court in Alexandria, Va., Thursday in connection with the sales of about $1 million worth of counterfeit software.

Wisconsin Strengthens PEO Legislation, New Provisions Help Small Business with Human Resources Challenges (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:10:00 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wisconsin's small business owners and other small employers who have come to depend on the outsourced employment solutions of professional employer organizations (PEOs) for payroll, benefits, risk management and human resources are guaranteed tax credits and other economic incentives remain with them under passage of Senate Bill 504 this ...

What Are Living Wills? NHPCO Offers Free Advance Care Planning Resources (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:36:00 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over the past weeks, Keith Olbermann has shared personal experiences regarding his father's health crisis on MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann." On yesterday's broadcast (03/11/10) Olbermann spoke about the necessity of completing a living will and appointing a health care proxy.

Lori Roman Appointed President of Salt Institute (dBusinessNews.com)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMT
Alexandria, VA - The board of directors of the Salt Institute has appointed Lori Roman to succeed Richard Hanneman in the role of president, effective immediately. Hanneman becomes president emeritus, continuing as a full time advocate for the salt industry.

Marketing at Retail's Best and Brightest Take Home Display of the Year Award (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:00 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Point of Purchase Advertising International announced the winners of its 52nd annual Outstanding Marketing at Retail Achievement (OMA) Awards Competition during GlobalShop 2010. More than 450 entrants from over 100 companies were adjudicated in 26 industry categories during this year's competition. Entries were judged on design, innovation ...

Don't put yourself at risk of a fire (The Record and Herald News)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:13:40 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Winter brings with it the opportunity to decorate in creative ways using candles, electric lights and the chance to finally start cozy fires in unused fireplaces.

Alexandria man killed at state hospital (WTOP Radio Washington, DC)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:46:42 GMT
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) - The death of a patient at Central State Hospital in Petersburg is being investigated as a homicide. A hospital spokesman says the state medical examiner's office determined that Justin L. Davis, 22, of Alexandria died from asphyxia due to neck compression.

Va state hospital patient's death was homicide (NBC 12 Richmond)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:52 GMT
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) - The death of a patient at Central State Hospital in Petersburg is being investigated as a homicide. A hospital spokesman says the state medical examiner's office determined that 22-year-old Justin L. Davis of Alexandria died from asphyxia due to neck compression.