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Bath County Reopens Famous Warm Springs Pools; More Va., Headlines

Bath County is celebrating the reopening of the storied Warm Springs pools, after the 19th-century bath houses were shut down.

December 22, 2022

• Bath County is celebrating the reopening of the storied Warm Springs pools after the 19th-century bath houses were shut down for an extensive restoration project.—Cardinal News

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• A former police chief of Buena Vista was arrested and charged with misusing public money.—Roanoke Times

• The Virginia Department of Education is expected to release a new draft of its updated K-12 history standards this week after an earlier version sparked numerous questions about both the content and the process.—Richmond Times-Dispatch

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• Loudoun County is considering tightening its rules on exotic animals after an alligator sighting at a local winery.—Loudoun Times-Mirror

• An elderly llama named Kolby took off running down a Fairfax County highway and was safely returned home after an intensive police chase involving a helicopter and night vision cameras.—Washington Post

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