Virginia governor orders state offices to close for Irene

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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell today ordered the closure of state offices in areas expected to be hard-hit by Hurricane Irene.

State offices in Virginia Beach, Newport News, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond and other localities will close at 3 p.m. Friday.

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