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Date published: 4/1/2006

Teacher faces sex charges

A Spotsylvania County teacher suspended amid allegations of sexual misconduct now faces criminal charges. The Courtland High teacher faces nine counts involving sexual relations with two teenage students. Get more on the story on A1.

A song for the ages

Is 88 too late? Not for Ray Cannon, who has cut his first CD as he approaches his ninth decade of life. The unofficial mayor of the Rappahannock County community of Castleton is doing it for a good cause--to raise money for the volunteer fire department he helped start 50 years ago. Learn more in Region, B1.

New hub hangout

Area fliers now have a new travel option. Discount carrier JetBlue arrived in Richmond yesterday, and even Gov. Tim Kaine showed up to mark the occasion. For a full report, fly over to Business, C1.

From sub to starter

The Washington Nationals signed shortstop Royce Clayton to push starter Christian Guzman. But an injury to Guzman puts Clayton in the spotlight as the team gets set to start the season. Todd Jacobson profiles the veteran infielder in Sports, D1.

Hogtied but not hamstrung

This little piggy went to spring training and refused to let high travel prices, TSA anxiety, incessantly ringing Blackberrys or even broken legs spoil his baseball fun. You'll squeal over his story in Travel, E1.

Town & County

Phoebe Willis has always made home and family her top priority. Now, as the Fredericksburg resident turns 100, get a glimpse into this woman's remarkable life. Her story's in Town & County.



Date published: 4/1/2006



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