Small Earthquakes in Virginia | Patch PM

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Small Earthquakes Shake Virginia Over the Weekend

Two mild earthquakes registered in Virginia over the weekend, about 12 miles southeast of Louisa, Va., the same area that was the epicenter of the "big" earthquake that struck five years ago, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The first of this weekend's small quakes in Louisa, located between Richmond and Charlottesville, registered late Saturday at 11:34 p.m. at 1.6 magnitude; the other one shook the ground about an hour later, registering at 1.9 magnitude. >>> Read more.

Washington Monument Shut Down Indefinitely

The Washington Monument is closed to the public for the foreseeable future as officials have been unable to get a handle on the continuing problems with the monument's elevator, according to a statement from the National Park Service. >>> Read more.

Virginia Beach Restaurant Tapes Colin Kaepernick's Jersey to the Floor as a Foot Mat

• The bar's general manager said kneeling during the National Anthem is disrespectful to the flag, but one customer is calling for a boycott.

• Virginia Tourism Corporation has list of self-identified businesses friendly to LGBT community. Weddings and honeymoons also promoted.

• Police say the woman found liquid pouring down the back of her head, and two women more than eager to help clean her up.

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