“I am very proud of my new country,” Hataw Saadi Taha said. “Especially on the Fourth of July.”

• President due today at Monticello 07/04/08 1:28 AM
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• Speed limit reduced on U.S. 29 07/04/08 12:28 AM
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After two days of stroke play qualifying, the VSGA kicked off its Junior Match Play Championship on Thursday.

• NOTEBOOK: Fanning reaches 5000-meter final in Oregon 07/04/08 12:17 AM

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Some hike for exercise; others enjoy the scenic discoveries waiting at the end of an arduous climb.

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A Ruckersville family had a little extra fun on vacation — literally.

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