Pedestrian Killed, Playground Arson, Stink Bug Season, Trump State Chair Removed: News Nearby

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• Pedestrian Died After Struck Crossing Street: LCSO
• Playground Arson Investigated at Fairfax School
• Trump Campaign Dumps Corey Stewart After RNC Protest 'Stunt'

It's Stink Bug Season: Here's How to Get Rid of Them

As the weather begins to get cooler in October, critters begin to look for warmer digs. And one of the worst such critters? Stink bugs. According to exterminator experts, stink bugs can easily sneak into your home through small cracks and openings in chimneys, door and window frames, air conditioning units, attic vents and holes in a home's foundation.

A group of researchers from Virginia Tech conducted a study two years ago and found that you really don’t need a fancy contraption. All you need is a pan of water and a light to attract them to their doom, according to their study. >>> Read more.

Thanksgiving 2016 Store Closures: Which Retailers Won't Be Open?

As soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are packed away and the snoring begins from stuffed bellies, millions of Americans race to the mall to cash in on door-buster savings. Debate has been fierce in recent years as Black Friday spills over into Thanksgiving evening; some object to employees having to work that night, while some workers love getting paid double or triple time.

The pushback has dozens of national stores vowing to keeps their doors closed on Thanksgiving 2016. Those taking the day off from the shopping frenzy include Apple, Barnes & Noble, Burlington Coat Factory, DSW, Nordstrom and T.J. Maxx. >>> Read more.

• MGM National Harbor Announces Bruno Mars Concert in December
• Police Identify Woman in Fatal Hit and Run on I-66
• Sting Nabs Suspect in Sexual Assaults at Manassas Hotel: Police
• Rocket Launch Friday Should Be Visible From Across East Coast
• 'Step Aside' Trump: Comstock's Early Exit Followed by More Exhausted Republicans

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• Man Shot, Killed Saturday in Woodbridge: Police
• Tree Removal Scam Dupes Resident in Fairfax: Police

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