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Fatal Plane Crash, Dangerous Heat Saturday, $1M Powerball Winner: News Nearby
Top posts in Va. and D.C., including the latest police department to test body cameras. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.
Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.
At Least 2 Dead in Plane Crash at Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania
At least two people have died following a small plane crash Friday afternoon near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania, according to the Virginia State Police.
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The departure point and how many people were on board the plane was still unknown late Friday afternoon. >>> Read more.
Virginia Weather Forecast: Hot Temperatures Get Worse Saturday
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You thought it was hot Friday?! It's about to get worse this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. An excessive heat watch is in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday across Northern Virginia.
The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is expected to reach or exceed 110 degrees on Saturday, according to the weather service. >>> Read more.
Powerball Winner Cashes $1M Ticket Purchased in Arlington
Woman Fires Shots Into Air During Woodbridge Parking Lot Brawl: Police
Woman Steals Prescription Meds from Ashburn Home: LCSO
Body Camera Test Begins Next Week for Prince William County Police
Suspect Flees after Seen Placing Smartphone Under Gym Shower Door: LCSO
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