Bad men? New numbers show spiraling cost of Biscuit Run

Bad men? New numbers show spiraling cost of Biscuit Run

A year ago, an outgoing governor hailed the purchase of a flailing subdivision called Biscuit Run as a "bargain" for Virginia taxpayers. Now, however, newly leaked documents show that taxpayers may end up paying more than twice the price promised for a new park by then governor Tim Kaine.

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• Snap: How much snow will we get xmas day?

• Bitter fruit: Another Kluge venture under foreclosure

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• Snap: Casket delivery at Hill & Wood

• Supreme feast: New Route 29 buffet delivers size, size, size

• Snap: Rudolph's ready

• Another of Fred Smith's sons arrested

• Brutal crime: Culpeper authorities seek public's assistance

• Buzz- Wes Swing: His minimalism isn't just a sound

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• Marco & Luca now serving at Seminole Square

• Left and Right come together on eve of holiday

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Cover Stories

• Bad men? New numbers show spiraling cost of Biscuit Run

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On Architecture

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Question of the Week

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