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Most Popular Baby Names In Virginia

In a few years, expect a lot of Williams and Emmas in kindergarten classes across Virginia.

Those were the top baby names in the state in 2015, according to new information released by the Social Security Administration.

In fact, there may already be several Williams in your child's kindergarten class — and elementary school. It has been the most popular boy's name in Virginia since 2005. It took the top spot from Jacob, now ranked seventh. >>> Read more.

‘Ballcap Bandit’ Suspect Arrested: FBI

The Alexandria Police Department has made an arrest in a series of bank robberies that occurred in Alexandria last month, police announced Friday.

Budder Khan, 26, of Arlington, was arrested Thursday for two counts of Robbery. Khan is accused of robbing two banks in April and he is the suspect in the robbery of a Falls Church bank earlier this week. >>> Read more.

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