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Hillary R. Orr Named Special Assistant to Alexandria City Manager
The appointment is effective as of Oct. 11.

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The appointment is effective as of Oct. 11.

The seventh, annual festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 8.
Rockville puts the "spook" in "Spooktober" with a list of Halloween-oriented events.
The event took place Sept. 28 as a prelude to the challenge's finish on Oct. 25.
The Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network meeting took place Friday, Sept. 30.
Athletes were announced for the week of Oct. 4.
The students participated in the event on Sept. 8.
The open house is intended to provide educational options to the north Fulton community.
The fourth, annual wellness fair and 5K-10K is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9.
The annual fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The helicopter manufacturer intends to remain in Connecticut for at least 16 years.
Eighty-seven students earned AP Scholar Awards for the exams administered in May, an increase of 72 scholars since May 2015.
The Senate president pro tempore and Senate minority leader were awarded for commitment to strengthening the state's practice of medicine.
Legislative success rate is 73 percent for VICA members.
The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 5-7 p.m.
The fundraising event is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.
In honor of the fest of St. Francis students from St. Bernard School participated in a blessing of the stuffed animals.
This event takes place rain or shine on October 8 and is open to all ages.
The giant panda twins born to Lun Lun on September 3, 2016, are 1 month old today.
The Sheriff's Volunteer Patrol activities include directing traffic, issuing parking tickets, assisting disabled motorists and more.