Raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Virginia, Chris Merritt started playing the piano at the age of 7.

To celebrate the site’s launch, Noodle Education is offering users a chance to win a $4,000 education scholarship.

A Feb. 12 ceremony will be held at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.

Americans in all 50 states have responded to President Obama and Vice President Biden’s call to service, and will be participating in the National Day of Service on Saturday, January 19, 2013.

The Virginia General Assembly enacted a law in 2007 to establish a boating safety education compliance requirement that will depend on your age and boat type. The new law applies to all public waters of Virginia.

NOVA is seeking a head women’s basketball coach for the 2013-14 academic year.

Boaters can help themselves this holiday season by making a tax-deductible gift to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit education and outreach organization.

Years ago, Spanx founder Sara Blakely was getting ready for a party when she realized she didn’t have the right undergarment to provide a blemish-free look under white pants. Armed with scissors, she cut the feet off her control top pantyhose and the Spanx revolution began.

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Northern Virginia Community College will be closed for winter break from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1. The College will reopen Jan. 2.