Here are a few Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, August 25.
*Strong aftershock rocks Northern Virginia
*UPDATE: No major problems as 4.5 magnitude aftershock hits area
*D.C. area goes from earthquake to hurricane
*Region tallies damaged, mostly uninsured
*HURRICANE WATCH ISSUED FOR NC AS IRENE APPROACHES VA
*Immigration enforcement controversy
*McDonnell, Cantor tour quake-damaged Mineral, Va.
*Rivalry intensifies between Md., Va. over finances
*Pentagon angers lawmakers over BRAC delay request
*Senate match-ups set up battle for chamber
*Jeff’s Notes: Henrico prosecutor’s messy election
*Tim Kaine, George Allen Use Virginia Races as 2012 Primer
*Ties to coal industry rise as issue for Allen
*Sen. Warner talks jobs, economy in Tri-Cities
*Oleszek’s win over Wade upheld in Democrats’ Braddock District primary
*Va. GOP ‘euphoric’ at Senate takeover prospects (“Party has $6M cash advantage”)
*Update: Competition up in Senate, down in House