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VIRGINIA — This week's good news stories in Northern Virginia include witnesses who saved a woman from a burning car are honored by the local police, Digital Inclusion Weeks seeks to bridge the ongoing digital divide, and a new Lidl store is coming to Northern Virginia

Plus, a local man wins a $100,000 top prize from the Virginia Lottery, Northern Virginia schools dominate school rankings, and Halloween window painting prepares to kick off.

Here are some of this week's good news headlines:

Witnesses Save Woman From Burning Car After Crash: Cops

Two men saved a woman from a burning car after a crash in Spotsylvania County earlier this month. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office officially recognized the men for their bravery this week.

NoVA Woman 'Principled' And 'Joyful' In Her Civic Activism

Anne Bodine of Arlington uses her diplomatic knowledge to directly assist her neighbors in the most need, and in doing so, is extremely principled and joyful.

$100K Top Prize From Virginia Lottery Won By NoVA Man

Arnoldo Sanchez's recent decision to stop for a drink on the way to work and purchase a few Virginia Lottery turned out to be a smart think to do. One of the scratch off tickets turned out to be worth $100,000.

Digital Inclusion Week To Connect Residents With Benefits

Greater connectivity will be emphasized during Digital Inclusion Week in Fairfax County, where more than 80 percent of eligible county residents still have not signed up for federal internet service benefits.

NoVA School Ranked No. 1 Private School In VA: Niche

BASIS Independent McLean has been named the best private high school and the best college prep private high school in Virginia for the second year in a row by Niche, a data analysis company. The McLean school was also named the best private K-12 school in Virginia for the second consecutive year in Niche’s annual 2024 school ranking list.

• Best School Districts In Virginia Ranked For 2024
• Art Teacher Honored With Special Award At The Potomac School In McLean

October Festivities

• Restaurant Week Lets Diners Enjoy A Range Of Culinary Options
• Halloween Window Painting To Kick Off In Falls Church
• Nightmare On The Avenue In Del Ray Opens For Halloween Season
• Four-Day Oktoberfest Returns To Fort Belvoir In 2023

More Good News Stories

• Lidl Opening New Store Near Vienna In Tysons
• Gold Trash Can Is Perfect Honor Says GMU Alum, Tech Fund Donor
• Arlington Office Building Serves As New Home For The Sycamore School
• Carpenter's Shelter Plans Fundraiser With Tasting Competition

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